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Owen
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Elyria, Ohio
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I have though and thought about careers but I just don't know what specific paths I should think of following or any specific careers
I like to work with my hands and find out how things work; I am constantly on the move so I would really like a job that would keep me on my toes. I also really enjoy cars and trucks and anything of the sorts as well as football wrestling and track. I am a solid 3.8 student in 5 advanced classes #student #education
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Shelby Steuber
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LaBelle, Florida
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Hi Owen! You seem to be doing a fantastic job in your education, so keep it up! I know thinking about jobs and careers can be daunting, especially if you're at a loss as to where you're going. I have a few suggestions, but overall, it's going to be up to the experiences you make and how you feel towards certain field. This will also depend on your outlook towards college, so keep that in mind!
Taking into consideration your interest in cars and desire for knowing how things work, my first suggestion is to become a mechanical engineer. While this does take a lot of hard work, it is a well-paying job and is versatile.
Another idea I had was for you to become some sort of personal fitness trainer. While this may not require a degree, there are a few colleges that offer majors that would help your progress towards this career. For example, fitness and health management, physical education, exercise physiology, and other degrees may help you become more "legitimate" as a trainer.
My last thought was possibly something to do with a trades job, which won't require a bachelor's degree, but some other sort of advanced training. Since you do like cars, an auto mechanic may be a good fit for you. Furthermore, since you enjoy figuring out how things work, becoming an electrician or plumber could be good.
Hope these suggestions help!!
Taking into consideration your interest in cars and desire for knowing how things work, my first suggestion is to become a mechanical engineer. While this does take a lot of hard work, it is a well-paying job and is versatile.
Another idea I had was for you to become some sort of personal fitness trainer. While this may not require a degree, there are a few colleges that offer majors that would help your progress towards this career. For example, fitness and health management, physical education, exercise physiology, and other degrees may help you become more "legitimate" as a trainer.
My last thought was possibly something to do with a trades job, which won't require a bachelor's degree, but some other sort of advanced training. Since you do like cars, an auto mechanic may be a good fit for you. Furthermore, since you enjoy figuring out how things work, becoming an electrician or plumber could be good.
Hope these suggestions help!!
Sr. Amanda Z.
Physical Education Teacher
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Sr. Amanda’s Answer
Hi Owen,
You seem to have taken an important first step in discerning which career you want to pursue: figuring out what you like. I agree with the other answers given. One thing I would add is do not feel like you have to go to college or a tech school right after college. If you need time to work to save money for school, or figure out what you want to study, that is okay. And, some trade job companies are willing to hire people to work at their company before they get a degree and then support them with college tuition and/or a job after college (if they choose to study the specific trade the company provides). For example, one of my friends and one of my cousins both have husbands who are machinists. In high school and college, both of these men worked for companies willing to provide a job for them as a machinist once they graduated from college. One of them may have even had tuition assistance provided by the company they work for.
If you decide to research physical education (one of Shelby's suggestions) it is important to know that some universities allow you to get this degree without a teaching certificate and some require a teaching certificate. Hope this helps and good luck!
You seem to have taken an important first step in discerning which career you want to pursue: figuring out what you like. I agree with the other answers given. One thing I would add is do not feel like you have to go to college or a tech school right after college. If you need time to work to save money for school, or figure out what you want to study, that is okay. And, some trade job companies are willing to hire people to work at their company before they get a degree and then support them with college tuition and/or a job after college (if they choose to study the specific trade the company provides). For example, one of my friends and one of my cousins both have husbands who are machinists. In high school and college, both of these men worked for companies willing to provide a job for them as a machinist once they graduated from college. One of them may have even had tuition assistance provided by the company they work for.
If you decide to research physical education (one of Shelby's suggestions) it is important to know that some universities allow you to get this degree without a teaching certificate and some require a teaching certificate. Hope this helps and good luck!
Maryann Kelly
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Wethersfield, Connecticut
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Maryann’s Answer
Hi Owen, you have many choices as you are a good student and you also have good 'hands on' skills. You would need to determine if you enjoy schooling enough to attend a 4 year college to possibly look into an engineering degree or would you prefer a 2 year technical college to enhance your technical skills. The good news is you don't have to pick a career right away. If you decide on a 4 year college, you can start with a general field of study, then as you take classes you may decide on a certain field of study. These interests may also change throughout your 4 years. If you can narrow your interests to a certain technical field, you can look into that technical school. Remember its ok to keep changing your preferences until you find something that interests you most! Good luck.
Jane Hernandez
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Los Angeles, California
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Jane’s Answer
Dear Owen,
Take a step at a time. With your interests and academics, you could do about anything. But, what is your goal? It seems a career is your goal. So, think ahead five years. What do you see yourself doing in five years? Take the first thing that comes to mind. Work with it. Determine the steps you need to take to get there. Generally, a career is associated with a college education. Are you willing to make that kind of investment in your future? After answering these questions for yourself, seek some more advice.
As a high school student, I never really seriously thought about a career. I knew that I liked school and that I liked working with kids. They were less intimidating than adults. So, college was the next step for me. Career still wasn't much of a concern. My real concern was could I make a living for myself. Consequently, college was where I came to grips with a career, but inadvertently. Perhaps for you, too, a career will emerge through the educational process.
Determine your goal. Why do you want a career?
Outline the steps you need to take to reach your goal.
Assess your financial resources to reach your goal.
Take a step at a time. With your interests and academics, you could do about anything. But, what is your goal? It seems a career is your goal. So, think ahead five years. What do you see yourself doing in five years? Take the first thing that comes to mind. Work with it. Determine the steps you need to take to get there. Generally, a career is associated with a college education. Are you willing to make that kind of investment in your future? After answering these questions for yourself, seek some more advice.
As a high school student, I never really seriously thought about a career. I knew that I liked school and that I liked working with kids. They were less intimidating than adults. So, college was the next step for me. Career still wasn't much of a concern. My real concern was could I make a living for myself. Consequently, college was where I came to grips with a career, but inadvertently. Perhaps for you, too, a career will emerge through the educational process.
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