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Can you get more than one career if it does not work out with the first one?
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Rodrigo’s Answer
Hi Kimberly R.
Of course you can have many careers as you want, also if you like more than one, it only requires more time and effort, and having multiple careers will open you many doors to the dream job you want to have, just think a lot want is your dream and what you love most, dont give up !
Of course you can have many careers as you want, also if you like more than one, it only requires more time and effort, and having multiple careers will open you many doors to the dream job you want to have, just think a lot want is your dream and what you love most, dont give up !
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Jay’s Answer
Kimberly,
You absolutely can get a new career if you are not satisfied with your first one. It is estimated that a person in the US will have 12 different jobs in their lifetime, and this will span 6-7 different careers. I have seen many people change their careers after 10-20 years in the first or second major career choice.
The important thing to remember is that people and their interest can (and in many cases will) change over the course of their lifetime. It is only natural for that to influence their career choice as well. Each career will teach you something (both in the industry as well as about your interests), so use that to guide you to your next dream job :)
Best of Luck
You absolutely can get a new career if you are not satisfied with your first one. It is estimated that a person in the US will have 12 different jobs in their lifetime, and this will span 6-7 different careers. I have seen many people change their careers after 10-20 years in the first or second major career choice.
The important thing to remember is that people and their interest can (and in many cases will) change over the course of their lifetime. It is only natural for that to influence their career choice as well. Each career will teach you something (both in the industry as well as about your interests), so use that to guide you to your next dream job :)
Best of Luck
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Dennis’s Answer
Kimberly, this is a very good question. If you are considering inter-disciplinary studies, I would encourage you to do so. Not only is it a possibility, like Rodrigo, Jason, and Farhan confirmed, it is sometimes unavoidable. The source of my educational funding comes from both the federal and state government. Therefore, I must fill the role of soldier, student, and technician, in order to maintain this funding. And in these types of roles, we must learn multiple skill sets in order to succeed.
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Farhan’s Answer
Hi Kimberly.
Yes, we can always pursue multiple career. But I'd advise to be an expert of one particular professional field rather than be a jack of all trade but master of none. Maestro in any specific field will always be preferred.
Thanks!
Yes, we can always pursue multiple career. But I'd advise to be an expert of one particular professional field rather than be a jack of all trade but master of none. Maestro in any specific field will always be preferred.
Thanks!
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Jason’s Answer
Absolutely you can! I worked in psychology for 15 years and as I grew in responsibility, I grew my skill set for unrelated areas. Then I pursued an MBA and have since quickly transitioned to a completely different role where I use both sets of skills. This also put me in a good position to continue growing simply because it is a very rare combination of backgrounds and skill sets that start the first day you are employed anywhere.
Best of luck, stay ambitious. It pays.
Best of luck, stay ambitious. It pays.