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Alisha
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What should o do in the future?
What should I do when I’m older? I am 15 years old and still don’t know what I want to do with my future. I only have one more year left of high school and everyone thinks I should decide on some sort of learning path I want to go on. I chose to study dance geography and business. Part of me would love to create my own make up business, become a primary school teacher, be a make up artist or soemthing that has recently caught my eye, which is to be an air hostess as I would love to travel round the world. However I don’t want my life to be consumed by school for many more years as I don’t enjoy it and it becomes very stressful, which is why I’m being put off by being a primary school teacher bc I would love to teach people but I am not much of a fan of having to do 5 more years of school. (2 years A-Levels & 4 years University courses). I also hate science so I thought about a physiotherapist which I liked the idea of but don’t want to have to study science so that’s not going to work out. I love helping people solve problems and being there for people. Please help me. What should I do in the future?
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Dr H
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Hey Alisha! First off, take a deep breath and remember—you’re only 15! There’s no rush to figure everything out right now. 😊 The fact that you’re even thinking about your future means you’re already on the right track, and there’s plenty of time to explore.
Now, let’s talk about all the fun stuff you’re into! You’ve got some cool ideas, and honestly, the fact that you’re interested in so many different things is a good thing. You don’t have to pick just one thing to do for the rest of your life—many people mix passions and careers along the way. 🎨💄✈️
Let’s break it down:
Makeup Business/Makeup Artist: You love makeup? That’s a fantastic industry to dive into, and you can start small, like a side hustle, while you're figuring out what else you might want to do. 🌟 You could do makeup on the side, build up your skills, create a social media presence, and start getting clients. Who knows? It could turn into a full-time gig! You don’t need to spend years in school to make that happen—you can learn on the job, and with the power of online tutorials, you could be a pro in no time. 💄✨
Primary School Teacher: Teaching is such an amazing career if you love helping people and making a difference. But hey, I totally get that 5+ years of school sounds like a lot, especially if you’re not feeling the whole “science” vibe. It’s okay to have doubts, and you can always revisit this idea later. Plus, you could get involved in teaching in different ways without having to commit to a full degree. Maybe you could teach dance, art, or business in fun, short courses. 🎶🎨📚
Air Hostess/Flight Attendant: Okay, this one sounds dreamy! 🌍✈️ Traveling the world while helping people sounds like a job made for you. The best part? You don’t need to spend years in school for this one. There are training programs, and you can start as soon as you’re old enough. You could be jet-setting across the globe, meeting new people, and getting paid to do it! Sounds like a win, right?
Physiotherapist: I hear you on the science part—physiotherapy involves science (and yes, anatomy and biology), but you might still find it rewarding. However, if you’re not feeling it, no need to worry. You can always take a step back and explore other options that might suit you better.
Here’s a little trick: Don’t box yourself in right now. Your options don’t have to be so cut and dry! Who says you can’t juggle a few things? You can build your makeup business while you work a part-time job in the airline industry, or you could even teach dance and business classes online to younger students. 🌟 The world is full of possibilities, and the path isn’t always linear.
But most importantly: Take your time! Figure out what you enjoy most and don’t be afraid to take some risks. Everything you learn along the way, whether it’s about makeup, teaching, or even just meeting people on your travels, will help you build the future you want. 🛤️💪
And hey, school doesn’t have to be a drag—try to enjoy the present moment, learn what you can, and give yourself a little grace. You’re not in a race. The world is your oyster, and you're already exploring so many options, so keep doing what feels right for you. The future will come together in ways you can’t even imagine yet.
Good luck! You've got this! 👏💖
Now, let’s talk about all the fun stuff you’re into! You’ve got some cool ideas, and honestly, the fact that you’re interested in so many different things is a good thing. You don’t have to pick just one thing to do for the rest of your life—many people mix passions and careers along the way. 🎨💄✈️
Let’s break it down:
Makeup Business/Makeup Artist: You love makeup? That’s a fantastic industry to dive into, and you can start small, like a side hustle, while you're figuring out what else you might want to do. 🌟 You could do makeup on the side, build up your skills, create a social media presence, and start getting clients. Who knows? It could turn into a full-time gig! You don’t need to spend years in school to make that happen—you can learn on the job, and with the power of online tutorials, you could be a pro in no time. 💄✨
Primary School Teacher: Teaching is such an amazing career if you love helping people and making a difference. But hey, I totally get that 5+ years of school sounds like a lot, especially if you’re not feeling the whole “science” vibe. It’s okay to have doubts, and you can always revisit this idea later. Plus, you could get involved in teaching in different ways without having to commit to a full degree. Maybe you could teach dance, art, or business in fun, short courses. 🎶🎨📚
Air Hostess/Flight Attendant: Okay, this one sounds dreamy! 🌍✈️ Traveling the world while helping people sounds like a job made for you. The best part? You don’t need to spend years in school for this one. There are training programs, and you can start as soon as you’re old enough. You could be jet-setting across the globe, meeting new people, and getting paid to do it! Sounds like a win, right?
Physiotherapist: I hear you on the science part—physiotherapy involves science (and yes, anatomy and biology), but you might still find it rewarding. However, if you’re not feeling it, no need to worry. You can always take a step back and explore other options that might suit you better.
Here’s a little trick: Don’t box yourself in right now. Your options don’t have to be so cut and dry! Who says you can’t juggle a few things? You can build your makeup business while you work a part-time job in the airline industry, or you could even teach dance and business classes online to younger students. 🌟 The world is full of possibilities, and the path isn’t always linear.
But most importantly: Take your time! Figure out what you enjoy most and don’t be afraid to take some risks. Everything you learn along the way, whether it’s about makeup, teaching, or even just meeting people on your travels, will help you build the future you want. 🛤️💪
And hey, school doesn’t have to be a drag—try to enjoy the present moment, learn what you can, and give yourself a little grace. You’re not in a race. The world is your oyster, and you're already exploring so many options, so keep doing what feels right for you. The future will come together in ways you can’t even imagine yet.
Good luck! You've got this! 👏💖
Karen Kitchel
Community Volunteer
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Karen’s Answer
Good you are thinking about your future, but keep in mind you have a whole lifetime to decide what to do next because most people end up in more than one career. For starters, you might talk to a high school counselor. Also chat with a variety of people to get different opinions such as family, relatives, neighbors and friends. They might be able to connect you with people in the professions you are considering.
Try volunteering for various opportunities to see what it's like to work with different groups and try new tasks. You will be gaining valuable skills and experience.
With every good wish and many blessings!
Try volunteering for various opportunities to see what it's like to work with different groups and try new tasks. You will be gaining valuable skills and experience.
With every good wish and many blessings!
Preet Pannu
Producer & Editor
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New York, New York
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Preet’s Answer
Consider a career in design or working at a high end beauty company like Aesop or a perfumerie like Olfactory NYC or Dyptique: where they make custom perfumes. You can also go into video and social media for beauty brands take a look at the agency Blond & Co https://www.blondeandco.com/ and you can learn how to do graphic design and edit video without getting a 4 year degree. You can take courses in Video editing like Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve and learn Photoshop and After Effects and learn how to leverage (use) Ai for animation and motion graphics.
The Hard Truth: You will have to study no matter what career path you choose, there is no way out of that, most of us have to keep studying for our entire lives, it gets easier. College is easier than 11th or 12th grade and remember you will be working in your chosen area, on a topic you are passionate about. Learning skills within an occupation that you are actually interested in will make learning fun and rewarding.
Pick 1 career path and research 4 or 5 courses you need to take to become qualified
Pick 4-6 companies you want to work for and that align with your career path, they have the same job you are hoping to do ie; Graphic Designer, etc..
Budget how much it will cost to get qualified via courses Vs going to college for 4 years and make your choice.
Find companies in your field that you can being to volunteer with and then get an internship and eventually work for them. Why? Because you have to build your resume.
The Hard Truth: You will have to study no matter what career path you choose, there is no way out of that, most of us have to keep studying for our entire lives, it gets easier. College is easier than 11th or 12th grade and remember you will be working in your chosen area, on a topic you are passionate about. Learning skills within an occupation that you are actually interested in will make learning fun and rewarding.
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Michelle M.
Entertainment Industry
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Alisha !
I am happy to say that your inquiry had such efficient detail that I am inspired to give you a specific answer to your question. I can tell that you have great communication skills. Congratulations on your future early graduation from high school (I did the same). That is awesome !
First of all, no one should be pressuring you about choosing a career right now. Please realize that you will choose one in your own time and you do not need to be pressured about it. It'll be your career so you get to choose it in your own time.
After considering everything you've stated here, my conclusion is that becoming a Makeup Artist would be very suitable. I am not familiar with the nearby towns where you live and there doesn't seem to be many Aestatician Schools or Makeup Schools in your town. You can, however, try UK London Beauty School in London, DFMA Make Up Academy in London, The London School of Beauty & Make-Up and UK London Beauty School. These programs are shorter in duration than if you went to University. If you want to do it online, it's great - you have a choice. Keep in mind that in England, you do not have to be Licensed to be a Make Up Artist. These are the trainings you can take remotely online: Vizio Makeup Academy located in Laguna Nigel, California but has remote classes, Makeup Artist Level 3 Advanced Diploma no location given, just online, and
The Institute of Makeup Artistry - Australia and the online instructors are Australian.
Keep in mind that Airline Hostesses/Flight Attendants do not really travel the world. You'd be in the plane and in a hotel overnight returning to the plane the next day. It's not like a vacation and sometimes not much variety, but there can be. When you have time off you can go for a real holiday of your choice that you manage.
As a Makeup Artist and doing facials, you would be making people feel good about themselves and that is an important way of helping people. In my view, Make Up Artist seems to fit nicely with what you like. You have a lot of time to decide. No one can tell you what you should do for your career. It's more of a self-discovery experience. Start trying out certain things. Do makeup for friends and family, Next time you're on a plane observe exactly what the Airline Hostesses do in flight because it is work and not a travel experience. You would also be spending time at the airport while on the ground.
I hope this can help you begin deciding, if you want to decide now. Take your time and let your inspiration come to you naturally in your own time. Best wishes to you !
I am happy to say that your inquiry had such efficient detail that I am inspired to give you a specific answer to your question. I can tell that you have great communication skills. Congratulations on your future early graduation from high school (I did the same). That is awesome !
First of all, no one should be pressuring you about choosing a career right now. Please realize that you will choose one in your own time and you do not need to be pressured about it. It'll be your career so you get to choose it in your own time.
After considering everything you've stated here, my conclusion is that becoming a Makeup Artist would be very suitable. I am not familiar with the nearby towns where you live and there doesn't seem to be many Aestatician Schools or Makeup Schools in your town. You can, however, try UK London Beauty School in London, DFMA Make Up Academy in London, The London School of Beauty & Make-Up and UK London Beauty School. These programs are shorter in duration than if you went to University. If you want to do it online, it's great - you have a choice. Keep in mind that in England, you do not have to be Licensed to be a Make Up Artist. These are the trainings you can take remotely online: Vizio Makeup Academy located in Laguna Nigel, California but has remote classes, Makeup Artist Level 3 Advanced Diploma no location given, just online, and
The Institute of Makeup Artistry - Australia and the online instructors are Australian.
Keep in mind that Airline Hostesses/Flight Attendants do not really travel the world. You'd be in the plane and in a hotel overnight returning to the plane the next day. It's not like a vacation and sometimes not much variety, but there can be. When you have time off you can go for a real holiday of your choice that you manage.
As a Makeup Artist and doing facials, you would be making people feel good about themselves and that is an important way of helping people. In my view, Make Up Artist seems to fit nicely with what you like. You have a lot of time to decide. No one can tell you what you should do for your career. It's more of a self-discovery experience. Start trying out certain things. Do makeup for friends and family, Next time you're on a plane observe exactly what the Airline Hostesses do in flight because it is work and not a travel experience. You would also be spending time at the airport while on the ground.
I hope this can help you begin deciding, if you want to decide now. Take your time and let your inspiration come to you naturally in your own time. Best wishes to you !
Darren Brady-Harris
Marketing
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Kentfield, California
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Darren’s Answer
You don't need to pick your career yet. Some people know what they want to do from a young age but most don't. I certainly didn't.
My advice:
1. Think about what attracts you to the different careers you wrote about. Not just what you want to do but WHY you want to do it.
I didn't pick my career until my late 20's. After jobs and internships in several industries I realized that I was drawn to careers that combined business with creativity. That insight helped me find a career (advertising) that I've now enjoyed for over 30 years.
2. Don't limit yourself. Try everything.
Read. Watch videos. Talk to counselors. Take part time jobs. When you're a bit older do some internships. Talk to people in the ares you're interested in. The key is to explore. There's so much out there that you probably don't even know about.
3. Be optimistic
There's no right way to do this. Stay positive. Don't rule out anything. Every step you take leads somewhere new.
My advice:
1. Think about what attracts you to the different careers you wrote about. Not just what you want to do but WHY you want to do it.
I didn't pick my career until my late 20's. After jobs and internships in several industries I realized that I was drawn to careers that combined business with creativity. That insight helped me find a career (advertising) that I've now enjoyed for over 30 years.
2. Don't limit yourself. Try everything.
Read. Watch videos. Talk to counselors. Take part time jobs. When you're a bit older do some internships. Talk to people in the ares you're interested in. The key is to explore. There's so much out there that you probably don't even know about.
3. Be optimistic
There's no right way to do this. Stay positive. Don't rule out anything. Every step you take leads somewhere new.