michelle
What would be the best career for me that isn't mundane
The reason I'm asking this is because I need guidance in deciding what career path I should take. For starters, I don't want to have career that has 9-5 hours sitting behind a desk and having the same routine over and over. I am looking for something interesting and exciting where I will always be occupied. What career would you suggest I take or look into? #career-choice #careers #career-guidance
3 answers
Deborah Frangquist
Deborah’s Answer
In addition to consulting, there are many other areas in which work is project-based (which often means something new to learn on every project) and in which there are opportunities to be out in the field - on site at clients or projects. If your interests tend toward either the scientific or tangible results, engineering, architecture, or urban planning might be very satisfying. If you tend more toward the creative, advertising or industrial design are worth considering. You might also like sales or account management in a field where customer and site visits are common.
Part of what I am saying is to consider your interests and talents first, as Marilyn Balke-Lowry suggests, and build your expertise there. While you are building your specialty, investigate the roles and functions which are most attractive to you given your desire for variety. You'll find almost every field of knowledge and work offers opportunities for folks of greatly varying temperaments and work styles.
Marilyn Balke-Lowry
Marilyn’s Answer
Wow, this is a great question, but I would like to ask you more about what your interests are. It sounds like you would like being your own boss, so an online startup company could be a goal. Consulting is a great idea, as Priya mentioned, but you need to have a field in which you would be consulting. Your major should reflect the general direction of your interests. Are you interested in data processing, training or teaching, management, medicine, or in establishing a small business? If so, you probably need to major in one of the areas that would prepare you for a career in that area. You may change directions or careers during your lifetime, but you need to first establish your knowledge base in the field so you will have the credibility to hold a job in this area. The nuts and bolts of management, working with others and organization are very important to someone who is not interested in a 9-5 position in a "mundane" area. Focus in on your interests a bit more...maybe even take some interest inventories and speak to people in the field. Then go to your local community college or university and speak with a counselor there to get you going in the right direction. Ask lots of questions and learn all you can to prepare yourself....good luck!
