Why I Want To Play With Bees

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I want to play with the bees. This desire came after a class on basic beekeeping given by the Southwest Beekeeper's Association. After the bees were brought home and started to thrive, I discovered more about these fascinating creatures. Playing with bees and learning about them has turned into a type of passion that gave me the direction in which I wanted to go with my life. This is a good choice for me because of the nature of the hobby, the tasks associated with the job and the personality traits require to take care of the bees. According to the MyPlan assessment, I have a high percentage match with Environmental Scientists and Specialists. While I did not choose this particular degree to pursue in college, this hobby aligns with the …show more content…

This type of personality is a very conducive to raising bees. While I am not a complete introvert, I do enjoy the individual solitude of working with the bees and processing the honey. This type of comparability fits my inherent nature to have some solitude when working on different projects. Working with the bees also requires a certain intuitiveness. Since beekeepers only go into the hives to inspect or to harvest the honey, there has to be awareness about when the bees are thriving or when they are in trouble. Part of this knowledge arises from observation of the hives. The other part of that knowledge results from having a connection with bees. This connection is similar to something that an owner has with a beloved pet. There are both thinker and feeler decisions involved with the hobby. While I tend to lean toward the feeler side of the personality trait, it is not dominant. Some of the thinker decisions include identifying the best location of the hives as well as signs of when the hives need to be split. The feeler decisions about the hive include looking at the hive and seeing if the bees are thriving in the location or by observing the hives for possible problems such as the need for a new …show more content…

The first and foremost is the local honey that they produce. This honey is used to treat allergies, has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. Combined with the growing demand for organic and natural products, the demand for local honey is only increasing. The platform for exploring opportunities and finding support is through the Florida Beekeeper's Association as well as the local County Associations such as the Orange County Beekeeping Association located in Orlando. These are the professional organizations available to beekeepers. In addition, the State of Florida provides apiary inspectors who also provide support for beekeepers in every stage of development. These are invaluable resources that I can tap into if I need help or require more expertise. This is support that I already utilize in my hobby and that I can tap into when needed. Since achievement is highly ranked on my work values, the beekeeping business does fit into those needs. The bees do provide instantaneous feedback and can provide a strong feeling of accomplishment especially when the results of this hard work can be

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