George Perez

Q. What were you doing before the Oxford Program and what are you doing now?

A. I was working for AT&T as a Customer Service Representative, just having graduated two years ago with a BA of Science in Telecommunications Management, when I started to feel discontent towards my career choice. I was in the same position for almost three years, doing the same thing, yet yearning for something more meaningful in my life. I needed a career with more purpose, inner fulfillment and self-expression of my unique qualities and talents. I decided I wanted to do something else, but didn't know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, or what my unique qualities and natural talents were.

I started looking for something that would help me discover my natural talents and match them to a meaningful career/job.  I searched the internet and came across The Oxford Program.  I called and spoke to Oxford Program founder, Steve Bohler, who explained how joining T.O.P. would not only help me discover career options but also my unique combinations of gifts and talents. 

I am now currently pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling to become a successful guidance counselor, which will make use of my talents, skills, meet my interests and fulfill my passion of helping kids succeed in school and in life.  The Oxford Program helped me discover everything I was looking for and more!

Q. Are you happy you made the decision?

A. Absolutely. I now feel like I have a sense of meaning and purpose in my life.  I have a better understanding of who I am and how I’m hard-wired personally.  I know my natural abilities, skills, values, interests, goals, family origin, and passion.  I also have a strategic personal vision statement to serve as my guide through life. 

Q. Any other advice?

A. Just do it! My favorite quote is: 

"There comes a special moment in everyone's life, a moment for which that person was born. That special opportunity, when he seizes it, will fulfill his mission, a mission for which he is uniquely qualified. In that moment, he finds greatness. It is his finest hour." 
- Winston Churchill