Permaculture Jobs

Every person already employed can use the thinking tools of permaculture to examine their current job or profession and decide what really belongs, what needs to change, what needs to be completely removed, and then work to make those appropriate changes. It provides the context and the big picture view to make competent decisions about our relationships with the world.

For those who are currently seeking employment or a livelihood, there is much opportunity. Given one’s current skill set and the local environment of commerce and employment, what is the next right thing to do? Learn a new trade? Gain experience? The current trend of taking on large debts to pursue a degree seems to be less and less rewarding. In some situations the best thing to do might be to move to a fresh location. 

Ultimately the vision permaculture brings is one not of jobs but of livelihoods. How do we bring value to our local communities? What resources and skills are missing or even just underrepresented in our area? How can we provide for some or many of our needs? How can we support neighbors in providing for their needs? 

Every person is different. Every situation is different. Permaculture is asking us to step into a different way of being. There is no easy, one size fits all answer. Permaculture invites every person to go through the process of connecting with what is real, what is truly out there, and what is needed in the world. It gives us tools to begin to transform the world, one person at a time.