How do I choose what I want my career to be?
#career-choice
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Brittany’s Answer
Hi Farah,
For me, it took a lot of experimenting (in a relatively short amount of time) to decide what I was really interested in and frankly, good at. My career path is actually unrelated to what I majored in, in college. My advice is to really evaluate what you're interested in, how that applies to the workforce, and whether you can truly see yourself being interested enough in that subject to make it a career. Don't choose something that you dread or agonize the thought of, simply because it is high-paying. I feel as though that is the quickest path to burning out. That being said, be wary of the terms such as "starving-artist" - there's a reason for that (although exceptions do exist with hard work!). Also, leverage internships - they're a great way for you to gain experience as well as get an inside look at a career that you're interested in. Volunteering in a career-field (if that's an option) can also be super insightful.
I hope this helps!
-Brittany
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GABRIELA’s Answer
good luck...FOLLOW YOUR HEART not your wallet