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Hushain
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Bakau, West Coast Region
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What career is best for me ?
I want a high paying job thats flexible and to have an increase demand in the future the period of study to be short and less difficult if you know mathematics wery well and not that much communication skills
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Hushain !
The reality is that it is a process to obtain the things you want in a career. Patience, focus, discipline, very sharp communication skills, solid education and life experience will be in your favor. No career comes overnight and it is up to you to take the steps for the personal journey you want. And the bigger reality is - no one can tell you how much money you'd make. That is something that comes during the journey, can build up from year to year, and depends on too many factors. Now is the time to work on being qualified for the career you think you want.
Explore where the financial center of West Africa is and consider going into stock market work. It may be hard with little or no education and you may face competitive barriers. It's a good idea that you choose a career that you can be expert in and that most times does not include no education or "short" education. You seem to know how you want your life to be in the future before you even have a job, but you are not driven towards a specific thing for a specific purpose or content of work. Give yourself time to learn more and pick a career. No one can do that for you, especially people that do not know you.
Your list of deal makers and breakers for a career thought are to go for no or very little learning, for something you can earn a six or seven figure salary, in which you can work when you want or not work when you want and not have to talk to anyone or at least just a little. If you keep this perspective, you may be very disappointed. You will be up against people that have Bachelors and Masters degrees, sharp communication skills and can deal with spontaneous things that come about, are willing to work any day or schedule and will accept the pay that the employer is offering. This is really something to think about in order to be grounded enough to actually take the first step in choosing the type of work you'd be good at. Strangers or other people cannot honestly tell you where you should go based on your criteria for a career.
My advice is to take a step back, relax and get more life experience, explore different types of work that you actually like to do and you will eventually be inspired.
I hope this is something to think about and I wish you well in your personal discoveries !
The reality is that it is a process to obtain the things you want in a career. Patience, focus, discipline, very sharp communication skills, solid education and life experience will be in your favor. No career comes overnight and it is up to you to take the steps for the personal journey you want. And the bigger reality is - no one can tell you how much money you'd make. That is something that comes during the journey, can build up from year to year, and depends on too many factors. Now is the time to work on being qualified for the career you think you want.
Explore where the financial center of West Africa is and consider going into stock market work. It may be hard with little or no education and you may face competitive barriers. It's a good idea that you choose a career that you can be expert in and that most times does not include no education or "short" education. You seem to know how you want your life to be in the future before you even have a job, but you are not driven towards a specific thing for a specific purpose or content of work. Give yourself time to learn more and pick a career. No one can do that for you, especially people that do not know you.
Your list of deal makers and breakers for a career thought are to go for no or very little learning, for something you can earn a six or seven figure salary, in which you can work when you want or not work when you want and not have to talk to anyone or at least just a little. If you keep this perspective, you may be very disappointed. You will be up against people that have Bachelors and Masters degrees, sharp communication skills and can deal with spontaneous things that come about, are willing to work any day or schedule and will accept the pay that the employer is offering. This is really something to think about in order to be grounded enough to actually take the first step in choosing the type of work you'd be good at. Strangers or other people cannot honestly tell you where you should go based on your criteria for a career.
My advice is to take a step back, relax and get more life experience, explore different types of work that you actually like to do and you will eventually be inspired.
I hope this is something to think about and I wish you well in your personal discoveries !
Jerry Bires
career coach
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Jerry’s Answer
Hushain,
First, there are many fine answers here for you to review and I hope to not offer repetitive advice. Truly, you are experiencing what I, the other folks who answered you, and about 50 million others on planet Earth also have gone through at your age in their lives. And your "search" may last decades because who can forecast your personal future.
As you know, we're living in rapidly changing times. Our weather, technology and our 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. So I'm concerned about your comments as they relate to communicating with others.
Bottom line is this? 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?
Conduct this Google search: what professions will be in demand in ten years
Then substitute another/related job title 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.
First, there are many fine answers here for you to review and I hope to not offer repetitive advice. Truly, you are experiencing what I, the other folks who answered you, and about 50 million others on planet Earth also have gone through at your age in their lives. And your "search" may last decades because who can forecast your personal future.
As you know, we're living in rapidly changing times. Our weather, technology and our 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. So I'm concerned about your comments as they relate to communicating with others.
Bottom line is this? 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?
Conduct this Google search: what professions will be in demand in ten years
Then substitute another/related job title 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.
Yisel Andujar
Healthcare/Pharmaceutical
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Vineland, New Jersey
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Yisel’s Answer
Hushain,
It is excellent that you know what you want. A high-paying job with flexible hours so you can have a good life-work balance, which is important. But besides that, if you are looking into a high-demand profession, it is easy to Google that( just type high demand occupations). But I would suggest you sit down with a piece of paper and pencil and write what you love to do and are passionate about. The simple answer to your question would be artificial intelligence, coding, and anything that is tied to computers because we depend on AI. I hope this helps your career search inquires. “Find your passion, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain
Good Luck.
It is excellent that you know what you want. A high-paying job with flexible hours so you can have a good life-work balance, which is important. But besides that, if you are looking into a high-demand profession, it is easy to Google that( just type high demand occupations). But I would suggest you sit down with a piece of paper and pencil and write what you love to do and are passionate about. The simple answer to your question would be artificial intelligence, coding, and anything that is tied to computers because we depend on AI. I hope this helps your career search inquires. “Find your passion, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain
Good Luck.
Haleem Abdulsalam
Project manager ( Freelancer), A Microbiologist final year student
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Ibadan, Nigeria
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Haleem’s Answer
Venturing into freelancing with a focus on mathematics is a great choice! Start by learning about freelancing and discovering which digital skills match your interests and education. High digital skills can lead to a rewarding career, but remember, it's like building a business. You might not earn top rates right away, but with consistent effort and learning, you can succeed. Good luck!
Ken Gish
Human Factors Research
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Ken’s Answer
Hushain,
Consider taking the Ikigai test which involves answering the following 4 questions:
1. What do you love to do?
2. What does the world need?
3. What are you good at?
4. What can you get paid to do?
If you can think of work that satisfies all 4 questions, then you can begin to work on your career path. As others have indicated, in order to do this, you might need to get more experience doing a variety of tasks.
In any case, I agree with Yisel: consider a career related to AI. There are many aspects of AI-related work that might interest you including data science, programming, AI safety (explainability, transparency, evaluation, alignment, accuracy), training, etc. Consider reading Tegmark's book Life 3.0.
Consider taking the Ikigai test which involves answering the following 4 questions:
1. What do you love to do?
2. What does the world need?
3. What are you good at?
4. What can you get paid to do?
If you can think of work that satisfies all 4 questions, then you can begin to work on your career path. As others have indicated, in order to do this, you might need to get more experience doing a variety of tasks.
In any case, I agree with Yisel: consider a career related to AI. There are many aspects of AI-related work that might interest you including data science, programming, AI safety (explainability, transparency, evaluation, alignment, accuracy), training, etc. Consider reading Tegmark's book Life 3.0.
Majabin Qalandari Sediqi
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Roseville, California
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Majabin’s Answer
If you want a job that takes less time but pays well, consider starting your own business or looking for jobs that genuinely interest you. However, keep in mind that every career requires effort and dedication. It’s important to choose something you’re capable of and passionate about. If you find a job you truly enjoy, the journey will feel much easier, and you’ll naturally know the next steps to take. Believe in yourself and trust that you can succeed!