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Yvonne
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What do you do when you are not sure about your future career?
I think I want to study Medicine but I'm not sure. I also like travelling.
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Doc Frick
Career Coach and Mentor
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California, CA
Updated
Doc’s Answer
Working in healthcare offers great job security, a decent salary, and an opportunity to perform meaningful work each day. These jobs will allow you to make a positive impact in people’s lives and enjoy great job security without sacrificing your sanity. People who work in these jobs can be some of the happiest employees in the workforce.
❤️🩹 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are typically based in inpatient settings such as hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. Training and certification can take anywhere from a few weeks to nine months. Duties are assisting with mobility (ambulating or repositioning patients), taking vital signs, and sometimes administering ordered medications under the supervision of a physician or RN. Becoming a CNA can be a great starting point for those hoping to become a registered nurse. CNAs can work in many different clinical areas and provide hands-on care to diverse patient populations. This helps them not only when it comes time to apply for a nursing program, but when they begin the program as well. Much of the first few months of nursing school is learning the duties that a CNA performs.
• Median salary: $43,000
• Education required: High school diploma, CNA certification programs that include a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised training.
🩺 MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Medical assistants typically work in doctors' offices or clinics and are responsible for things like scheduling patient appointments, measuring vital signs, and cleaning rooms in between patients. While medical assistants can have busy shifts, medical assistants do not often deal with emergent situations or have to handle unexpected problems. If you’re interested in becoming a medical assistant, check out our online medical assistant programs which includes support for finding an in-person externship and coaching when looking for a full-time job.
• Median salary: $42,000
• Education required: High school diploma, medical assistant certification preferred.
🦷 DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dental assistants help a regular dentist with various treatment procedures, like fillings and extractions. They talk with patients, take and develop dental X-rays, take and pour dental impressions and operate equipment and monitors. Dental assistants also prepare patient rooms and instruments and perform administrative tasks like record keeping. Complete a dental assisting program from an accredited institution, which usually involves a high school diploma, and may require additional courses like radiation safety, infection control, and basic life support certification.
• Median salary: $43,500
• Education required: High school diploma, dental assistant certification preferred.
💊 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy technicians usually work in retail pharmacies or hospitals and are responsible for organizing medications, helping patients fill their prescriptions, or sometimes mixing medications. Most pharmacy technicians work during regular business hours and there is always a pharmacist nearby to offer guidance and assistance as needed. If you’re interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, check out online pharmacy technician programs which includes support for finding an in-person externship and coaching as you look for a full-time job.
• Median salary: $40,500
• Education required: High school diploma, pharmacy technician certification preferred.
❤️🩹 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are typically based in inpatient settings such as hospitals or skilled nursing facilities. Training and certification can take anywhere from a few weeks to nine months. Duties are assisting with mobility (ambulating or repositioning patients), taking vital signs, and sometimes administering ordered medications under the supervision of a physician or RN. Becoming a CNA can be a great starting point for those hoping to become a registered nurse. CNAs can work in many different clinical areas and provide hands-on care to diverse patient populations. This helps them not only when it comes time to apply for a nursing program, but when they begin the program as well. Much of the first few months of nursing school is learning the duties that a CNA performs.
• Median salary: $43,000
• Education required: High school diploma, CNA certification programs that include a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised training.
🩺 MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Medical assistants typically work in doctors' offices or clinics and are responsible for things like scheduling patient appointments, measuring vital signs, and cleaning rooms in between patients. While medical assistants can have busy shifts, medical assistants do not often deal with emergent situations or have to handle unexpected problems. If you’re interested in becoming a medical assistant, check out our online medical assistant programs which includes support for finding an in-person externship and coaching when looking for a full-time job.
• Median salary: $42,000
• Education required: High school diploma, medical assistant certification preferred.
🦷 DENTAL ASSISTANT
Dental assistants help a regular dentist with various treatment procedures, like fillings and extractions. They talk with patients, take and develop dental X-rays, take and pour dental impressions and operate equipment and monitors. Dental assistants also prepare patient rooms and instruments and perform administrative tasks like record keeping. Complete a dental assisting program from an accredited institution, which usually involves a high school diploma, and may require additional courses like radiation safety, infection control, and basic life support certification.
• Median salary: $43,500
• Education required: High school diploma, dental assistant certification preferred.
💊 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy technicians usually work in retail pharmacies or hospitals and are responsible for organizing medications, helping patients fill their prescriptions, or sometimes mixing medications. Most pharmacy technicians work during regular business hours and there is always a pharmacist nearby to offer guidance and assistance as needed. If you’re interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, check out online pharmacy technician programs which includes support for finding an in-person externship and coaching as you look for a full-time job.
• Median salary: $40,500
• Education required: High school diploma, pharmacy technician certification preferred.
Thank you!
Yvonne
Jerry Bires
career coach
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Carbondale, Illinois
Updated
Jerry’s Answer
Yvonne,
Know that at your age uncertainty is, or should be, a given.
For example, I'm 74 years old and when I was 43, an employer looked at my resume and said my career progression didn't make sense to him because it appeared I had worked multiple and seemingly unrelated jobs. In truth, he was right. I had moved from Ohio to Los Angeles to the SF Bay area, which meant new employers. My interests and skills/abilities had changed, not only my geographic location. Truly, only I could link together why the shifts in employment had been made. Bottom line, he hired me in 2003 and I worked for him as an employee and then a contractor for 15 years. So how does this relate to you?
First, we're living in rapidly changing times. Our weather, technology, ability to work globally are in flux and evolving. E.g., who knows where artificial intelligence is headed and how will it affect your future work opportunities? One thing will remain consistent and valuable. Your ability to communicate effectively. And what can assist you in communicating more easily and therefore become even more employable? Language. Make an effort to learn to speak, write and read a second language. Or two. Your worth will increase dramatically. Get a college degree or higher in courses to which your interests gravitate. Determine how well you perform activities about which you are passionate. Because if you are not good to great at something, why should someone hire you to perform that function? Google: what professions will be in demand in ten years
Then substitute job or profession to see if that provides a different or expanded list. The results, because of our changing world may or may not be entirely on target but you'll get an idea. AND you may find out that a certain country may be where that opportunity is most likely to be...hence, my advice about learning multiple languages.
Be sure to go to LinkedIn and search by job title for individuals who now or previously held the job title in which you’re interested. Their profiles should contain valuable information about their duties, work history, career progression, associations/organizations of value to research and more.
Good fortune to you.
Know that at your age uncertainty is, or should be, a given.
For example, I'm 74 years old and when I was 43, an employer looked at my resume and said my career progression didn't make sense to him because it appeared I had worked multiple and seemingly unrelated jobs. In truth, he was right. I had moved from Ohio to Los Angeles to the SF Bay area, which meant new employers. My interests and skills/abilities had changed, not only my geographic location. Truly, only I could link together why the shifts in employment had been made. Bottom line, he hired me in 2003 and I worked for him as an employee and then a contractor for 15 years. So how does this relate to you?
First, we're living in rapidly changing times. Our weather, technology, ability to work globally are in flux and evolving. E.g., who knows where artificial intelligence is headed and how will it affect your future work opportunities? One thing will remain consistent and valuable. Your ability to communicate effectively. And what can assist you in communicating more easily and therefore become even more employable? Language. Make an effort to learn to speak, write and read a second language. Or two. Your worth will increase dramatically. Get a college degree or higher in courses to which your interests gravitate. Determine how well you perform activities about which you are passionate. Because if you are not good to great at something, why should someone hire you to perform that function? Google: what professions will be in demand in ten years
Then substitute job or profession to see if that provides a different or expanded list. The results, because of our changing world may or may not be entirely on target but you'll get an idea. AND you may find out that a certain country may be where that opportunity is most likely to be...hence, my advice about learning multiple languages.
Be sure to go to LinkedIn and search by job title for individuals who now or previously held the job title in which you’re interested. Their profiles should contain valuable information about their duties, work history, career progression, associations/organizations of value to research and more.
Good fortune to you.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Yvonne
Rachel Fong
Food Manufacturing, Food Safety
2
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Oakland, California
Updated
Rachel’s Answer
I would try it out. For example, you could be a hospital or clinic volunteer and see what it's really like day-to-day. And there are other less obvious places - for example, a student internship in a research lab or volunteering at a senior center / retirement home.
Thank you so much!
Yvonne
Rebecca Tang
Banking
1851
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Hong Kong
Updated
Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. The most important is to find out what careers you have more interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many medical and travel related careers, eg doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacist, psychologist, etc. or travel journalist, travel guide, travel planner, etc. You can find out more medical or travel related careers online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interet
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. There are many medical and travel related careers, eg doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacist, psychologist, etc. or travel journalist, travel guide, travel planner, etc. You can find out more medical or travel related careers online.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interet
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Thank you so much!
Yvonne
Annah Edmonds
Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist
118
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Seattle, Washington
Updated
Annah’s Answer
Yvonne, yes! Did you know that there are travel opportunities for some medical and social service-related careers? In the US we have Doctors Beyond Borders and Social Workers Beyond Borders. You can also work as a travel nurse, occupational, or speech therapist. Psychologists may also work in some countries with relative ease as the degree can be transferable. While I am not familiar with Nigeria, you might need to do some extra research to see what opportunities may be available. It may be wise to familiarize yourself with local and national licensing laws; see what types of jobs might include all your interests. We also have flight nurses- medical personnel that literally travel from the hospital to the patient via helicopter. If your career does not allow for travel that is job-related, consider how the salary may allow you to travel when you are not at work. Or even volunteer options where you can bring your medical skillset to a community in need. Get creative and get the knowledge you are looking for before making a big decision. Great luck to you! Here's to many adventures!
Thank you so much, Annah!
Yvonne
Tomas Keomanila
Game Designer
4
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Dallas, Texas
Updated
Tomas’s Answer
Consider taking your time to research and explore different industries, and work while you’re looking into things. Be sure to give yourself a timeline of when you’re gonna start or begin trying new careers, to avoid stagnating. You want to take your time without wasting time. Learn a skill, or a hobby, there are plenty of free things to do.
Nayra Guevara
Global HR Specialist
5
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Spain
Updated
Nayra’s Answer
There is no rush for your next step.
You should take the time you need to make sure that the career path you choose is something you will be passionate about. You are off to a great start by asking questions to healthcare professionals here and analyse if that sounds like something you will be happy to do in the near future. But I do think that many people don't really pause before they make this very important decision due to social/family preasure, and may later regret their choice.
It is true that you can always make up your mind, but if you do not rush it you will suceed on choosing something that is right for you from the start. Rather than having to work extra to get to do what you really want later on, like many professionals today. If you are able to travel and work for a bit while you weight your options before you decide, it will allow you to expand your knowledge and make an informed decision later.
Best of luck on your next step!
You should take the time you need to make sure that the career path you choose is something you will be passionate about. You are off to a great start by asking questions to healthcare professionals here and analyse if that sounds like something you will be happy to do in the near future. But I do think that many people don't really pause before they make this very important decision due to social/family preasure, and may later regret their choice.
It is true that you can always make up your mind, but if you do not rush it you will suceed on choosing something that is right for you from the start. Rather than having to work extra to get to do what you really want later on, like many professionals today. If you are able to travel and work for a bit while you weight your options before you decide, it will allow you to expand your knowledge and make an informed decision later.
Best of luck on your next step!
I really appreciate your advice. Thank you so much.
Yvonne
James Constantine Frangos
Consultant Dietitian & Software Developer since 1972 => Nutrition Education => Health & Longevity => Self-Actualization.
6305
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Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Updated
James Constantine’s Answer
Hello Yvonne!
ME:-
Talk to someone with experience in the sort of career you're interested in. Preferably 50 years experience. Preferably someone who has been down the path that you are about to navigate. The person doesn't have to have a doctorate but they need a wealth of experience to draw on. I know some people would say pray over - it, but man has a bit of a bad opinion on that these days! You are allowed to have your own private counsel, An Angel of God - in fact you already do!
AI:-
Understanding Uncertainty in Career Choices
When faced with uncertainty about your future career, especially when considering fields like Medicine or interests such as traveling, it is essential to approach the situation methodically. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this uncertainty:
1. Self-Assessment
Begin by conducting a thorough self-assessment. Reflect on your interests, values, skills, and personality traits. Tools such as personality tests (e.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and interest inventories (e.g., Holland Code) can provide insights into what careers might suit you best. Consider questions like:
What subjects do I enjoy studying?
What activities make me feel fulfilled?
Do I prefer working with people, data, or things?
2. Research Potential Careers
Once you have a clearer understanding of your interests and strengths, research potential career paths that align with them. For Medicine, investigate various specialties (e.g., pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry) and consider the educational requirements for each. For traveling-related careers, explore options such as travel nursing, international business roles, or positions in tourism and hospitality.
3. Seek Guidance
Engage with mentors or career counselors who can provide valuable insights based on their experiences. They can help clarify the realities of different professions and offer advice on how to pursue them effectively. Networking with professionals in fields of interest can also provide firsthand knowledge about day-to-day responsibilities and job satisfaction.
4. Gain Experience
Consider gaining practical experience through internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs related to your areas of interest. For example:
Shadowing a healthcare professional can give you a taste of what working in Medicine entails.
Volunteering for travel-related organizations can expose you to the industry while allowing you to explore your passion for travel.
5. Evaluate Your Options
After gathering information and experiences, evaluate your options critically:
List the pros and cons of pursuing Medicine versus a career that involves traveling.
Consider factors such as job stability, salary expectations, work-life balance, and personal fulfillment.
6. Make an Informed Decision
With all the information at hand, make an informed decision about your career path. Remember that it’s okay to change directions later; many people switch careers multiple times throughout their lives.
7. Stay Flexible
Finally, remain open to new opportunities and experiences that may arise along your journey. The job market is constantly evolving; being adaptable will serve you well regardless of the path you choose.
In conclusion, navigating uncertainty about your future career requires introspection, research, guidance from others, practical experience, critical evaluation of options, informed decision-making, and flexibility in adapting to new circumstances.
Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used in Answering this Question:
1. American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA provides resources on career development theories and practices that emphasize self-assessment tools and strategies for making informed career choices.
2. National Career Development Association (NCDA)
The NCDA offers guidelines for effective career counseling practices along with resources for individuals exploring various career paths based on their interests and skills.
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
The BLS provides comprehensive data on job outlooks across various professions including detailed descriptions of job duties which are crucial for anyone considering a specific career path like Medicine or travel-related fields.
Probability that the answer is correct: 95%
God Bless!
JC.
ME:-
Talk to someone with experience in the sort of career you're interested in. Preferably 50 years experience. Preferably someone who has been down the path that you are about to navigate. The person doesn't have to have a doctorate but they need a wealth of experience to draw on. I know some people would say pray over - it, but man has a bit of a bad opinion on that these days! You are allowed to have your own private counsel, An Angel of God - in fact you already do!
AI:-
Understanding Uncertainty in Career Choices
When faced with uncertainty about your future career, especially when considering fields like Medicine or interests such as traveling, it is essential to approach the situation methodically. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this uncertainty:
1. Self-Assessment
Begin by conducting a thorough self-assessment. Reflect on your interests, values, skills, and personality traits. Tools such as personality tests (e.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and interest inventories (e.g., Holland Code) can provide insights into what careers might suit you best. Consider questions like:
What subjects do I enjoy studying?
What activities make me feel fulfilled?
Do I prefer working with people, data, or things?
2. Research Potential Careers
Once you have a clearer understanding of your interests and strengths, research potential career paths that align with them. For Medicine, investigate various specialties (e.g., pediatrics, surgery, psychiatry) and consider the educational requirements for each. For traveling-related careers, explore options such as travel nursing, international business roles, or positions in tourism and hospitality.
3. Seek Guidance
Engage with mentors or career counselors who can provide valuable insights based on their experiences. They can help clarify the realities of different professions and offer advice on how to pursue them effectively. Networking with professionals in fields of interest can also provide firsthand knowledge about day-to-day responsibilities and job satisfaction.
4. Gain Experience
Consider gaining practical experience through internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs related to your areas of interest. For example:
Shadowing a healthcare professional can give you a taste of what working in Medicine entails.
Volunteering for travel-related organizations can expose you to the industry while allowing you to explore your passion for travel.
5. Evaluate Your Options
After gathering information and experiences, evaluate your options critically:
List the pros and cons of pursuing Medicine versus a career that involves traveling.
Consider factors such as job stability, salary expectations, work-life balance, and personal fulfillment.
6. Make an Informed Decision
With all the information at hand, make an informed decision about your career path. Remember that it’s okay to change directions later; many people switch careers multiple times throughout their lives.
7. Stay Flexible
Finally, remain open to new opportunities and experiences that may arise along your journey. The job market is constantly evolving; being adaptable will serve you well regardless of the path you choose.
In conclusion, navigating uncertainty about your future career requires introspection, research, guidance from others, practical experience, critical evaluation of options, informed decision-making, and flexibility in adapting to new circumstances.
Top 3 Authoritative Sources Used in Answering this Question:
1. American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA provides resources on career development theories and practices that emphasize self-assessment tools and strategies for making informed career choices.
2. National Career Development Association (NCDA)
The NCDA offers guidelines for effective career counseling practices along with resources for individuals exploring various career paths based on their interests and skills.
3. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
The BLS provides comprehensive data on job outlooks across various professions including detailed descriptions of job duties which are crucial for anyone considering a specific career path like Medicine or travel-related fields.
Probability that the answer is correct: 95%
God Bless!
JC.
Thank you for your help Sir and God bless you too.
Yvonne
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Evelyn Aka
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Enugu, Nigeria
Updated
Evelyn’s Answer
What doing you love doing well?
i will advise you write them down precisely.
Find a career and part in health sciences that perform what you love doing in its field.
i will advise you write them down precisely.
Find a career and part in health sciences that perform what you love doing in its field.
Evelyn, thank you!
Yvonne