Amy
Pediatrics, economics/finance, or law?
I get the opportunity to shadow and delve deeper into one field of choice and I am equally interested in these three options. Which occupation would be most interesting or give me the most learning experience? #finance #law #lawyer #pediatrics #economics #college-prep
4 answers
Lisa Goldman
Lisa’s Answer
Hi Amy,
I agree with Shawn - all three areas can offer meaningful and rewarding career options. However, they don't have to be mutually exclusive, and all of them provide opportunities to help people.
For example, you might consider becoming an attorney who specializes in legal issues affecting children, including adoption, access to special education, or child protection, to name just a few. Many people combine a strong interest in economics and finance with a law degree. You could study economics and finance in college and then pursue a graduate degree in those fields, or in medicine, or in law. (Some very hard-working and dedicated people pursue more than one graduate degree).
Or you could consider a career in one field and do volunteer work in another. Many people do that and it can be an excellent way to build new skills and meet new people.
I also agree with Shawn that what's ideal is being able to do work that gives you a sense of purpose and satisfaction. So this is a good time to think about what you know you do and don't enjoy doing, and also to talk to friends, family and teachers about how they chose their careers and what they enjoy the most about what they do. It's great that you have an opportunity to shadow someone who works in one or more of these fields. Pick the one that interests you most right now - no matter what, it will be a learning experience.
Good luck!
Lisa
Shawn Lloyd
Shawn’s Answer
Each of these areas are pretty deep. If you love accounting, look at finance. If you like helping people, pediatrics. And if you have desire to learn the intricacies of the legal system, law. My advice is just for you to follow your passion. Whatever you're passionate about will allow you to love what you do, and allow it to not feel like a job, but a purpose.
Estelle Archer
Estelle’s Answer
I have been practicing gynecology for 30 years. It's a fantastic job that allows me to care for others, educate, comfort, and often provide answers and cures when I'm lucky. Every day is interesting and full of activity....never boring. The road to becoming a doctor is long and requires lots of work and dedication, but the rewards are definitely worth it. Lots of jobs are available.
Law involves much more quiet reading and studying. Lawyers need to be able to patiently read volumes of information and pick out pieces that are relevant to each individual case. They need to write well, also.
