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How can I know what I want to become in the future?
I am not sure what career I love. I like medicine, helping people, but I also love traveling and photography and also I love animals. I also enjoy gaming and adventuring I love them all but I don't know what career I should choose. Any tips? Any suggestions I should do ? Anything to find my path or my interests to a career?
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Dr’s Answer
Alright, Zaroon, first off—big respect for having such a wide range of passions! honestly, you sound like you should be the main character in a movie, not just picking a single career. But hey, let’s figure this out.
Some good advice you've likely already heard: follow your passion, explore different options, and try new things. Solid and very true. But let’s take that up a notch because we gotta.
Alright so,
You don’t have to pick one thing forever. Careers aren’t like tattoos—you can switch, evolve, and even mix multiple interests into something unique. Ever heard of wildlife photography for National Geographic? That’s travel, photography, and animals all in one. Or being a doctor who works with humanitarian organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières? That’s medicine and travel. Game development for medical simulations? Boom—gaming and medicine together.
Try job shadowing, internships, and volunteering. Spend a day with a vet, a doctor, a photographer, or a game developer. See what excites you in reality, not just in theory.
Take personality and career tests, not because they’ll tell you exactly what to do, but because they’ll give you ideas and patterns. What do all your interests have in common? Do you love helping people? Do you thrive on creativity? Do you crave adventure? That’s the real key to unlocking your future.
And here’s a fun challenge—pick one thing to actively explore for a few weeks. Take a photography course, volunteer at an animal shelter, shadow a doctor, try travel blogging, or even design a game. Not in your head, in real life.
No rush. No pressure. You’re not stuck with one choice forever, and the best careers are often the ones you build yourself, not just pick from a list. So go experiment, have fun, and remember—your dream job might not even exist yet, so you might just have to invent it. Sounds kinda cool, doesn’t it?
Start by shadowing or interviewing someone in one of the fields you're curious about. If you’re into medicine, ask a doctor or nurse about their day. Love photography? DM a photographer and ask if you can tag along on a shoot. Seeing a career in action in real life will give you way more clarity than just thinking about it. Bonus: You might even make a cool mentor connection along the way.
Try internships, volunteering, or part-time gigs in different fields. If you love animals, volunteer at a shelter. Into travel and photography? Look for a social media internship where you can create content. Gaming? See if any indie studios need testers. Getting hands-on experience will help you figure out what excites you when it’s actually work—not just a fun hobby. Plus, it looks amazing on a future uni or job application!
Start a passion project! Create a YouTube channel, blog, or Instagram page about your interests—travel, gaming, photography, animals, whatever excites you. Document your experiences, share what you learn, and see what sticks. If you love doing it consistently, that’s a sign it could be more than just a hobby. Plus, it builds skills, a portfolio, and maybe even a following (or future career)!
Some good advice you've likely already heard: follow your passion, explore different options, and try new things. Solid and very true. But let’s take that up a notch because we gotta.
Alright so,
You don’t have to pick one thing forever. Careers aren’t like tattoos—you can switch, evolve, and even mix multiple interests into something unique. Ever heard of wildlife photography for National Geographic? That’s travel, photography, and animals all in one. Or being a doctor who works with humanitarian organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières? That’s medicine and travel. Game development for medical simulations? Boom—gaming and medicine together.
Try job shadowing, internships, and volunteering. Spend a day with a vet, a doctor, a photographer, or a game developer. See what excites you in reality, not just in theory.
Take personality and career tests, not because they’ll tell you exactly what to do, but because they’ll give you ideas and patterns. What do all your interests have in common? Do you love helping people? Do you thrive on creativity? Do you crave adventure? That’s the real key to unlocking your future.
And here’s a fun challenge—pick one thing to actively explore for a few weeks. Take a photography course, volunteer at an animal shelter, shadow a doctor, try travel blogging, or even design a game. Not in your head, in real life.
No rush. No pressure. You’re not stuck with one choice forever, and the best careers are often the ones you build yourself, not just pick from a list. So go experiment, have fun, and remember—your dream job might not even exist yet, so you might just have to invent it. Sounds kinda cool, doesn’t it?
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Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Zaroon
you dont you just guess
Owen
That's one way to look at it, Owen! Sometimes guessing and trying different things is the best way to discover what you actually enjoy. You never really know until you give it a shot, right? Every guess or attempt teaches you something new — whether it's a new passion or simply crossing something off the list. The key is to stay curious and open to whatever you discover along the way!
Dr H
Dr. H, thanks a lot! I never thought about mixing my interests like that. I always felt like I had to pick just one forever. But now I see I can try different things and see what I like. I’ll try shadowing, volunteering, or maybe a small project. Really helpful advice!
And yeah, Owen, maybe guessing and trying stuff is the best way. I think too much sometimes, haha. Thanks!
Zaroon
Hey Zaroon, I’m so glad you’re feeling inspired to try out some new paths! The best thing about exploring different interests is that you don’t have to choose forever—think of it like a buffet of cool career possibilities. You get to sample different things and see what truly excites you! Every little experience adds a new piece to your career puzzle, and who knows? You might just invent a career that’s perfect for you, combining all your interests.
Don’t stress it—there’s no rush, and no one has everything figured out immediately. Take it one step at a time, enjoy the process, and see where it leads you! Happy I could help buddy!
Dr H
Thank you so much Dr H your words always motivates me and encourages me a lot. I am so grateful to have come to this community.
Zaroon
Thank you so much Zaroon for your kind words! I’m truly glad that my advice has been helpful to you. Your gratitude means a lot, and I believe you're on the right path to achieving great things. Keep believing in yourself and never hesitate to reach out for any guidance or support. This community is here to uplift each other indeed! 🤗
Dr H
Thanks a lot Dr H because I have been uplifted from knowing nothing to knowing what to decide now. Thanks once again have an amazing day and night.
Zaroon
Keep that momentum going, and enjoy the journey. Wishing you an incredible day and night too!
Dr H
Thank you Dr H
Zaroon
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to know that you have a wide range of interest. The most important is to find out what careers you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Do you have interest to become travel journalist, travel guide, zoologist, vet, egame athlete, game designer,etc.? You can find out more careers related to your interests.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
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. Do you have interest to become travel journalist, travel guide, zoologist, vet, egame athlete, game designer,etc.? You can find out more careers related to your interests.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Zaroon
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Juli’s Answer
Hi! It’s okay to not know what you want to do! My biggest piece of advice is to talk to people. Tell them your interests and what you like to do and they may have suggestions or even connections into a world that could fit your taste. Talking to people can open up so many doors and opportunities.
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