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Michael
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What you want to do in life? and why?
What I want to do in life is become either a engineer or a YouTuber. I wanted to do engineering because I used to make stuff what I stole from my moms room then put it together with rubber bands to make a car. So I figured since I like figuring how parts form one another and make it connect, that's why I want to become a engineer. I also mentioned becoming a YouTuber, because I've been inspired by so people when I was a kid it was nostalgically; Such as Stampylonghead, Tobuscuss, or PewDiePie. In conclusion, I wanted to be an engineer because I had born talents. Or be a youtuber because I'm influenced by their productivity... What should I do?
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Josée Guevremont
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Hello Michael,
Thank you for your question. I think we all ask ourselves a version of this at many points throughout our careers. You are already on the right track with the additional details that you provide since you describe what you like and are inspired by. The good news is, choosing a career is a series of events that come together over a period of time and there are really no wrong answers, just clarifying moments that help you determine what you want. If you can continue to notice what really fulfills you, either recognizing it when you see others doing things or in yourself when you feel that spark, it will keep orienting you to your path. There is also no reason why you cannot pursue many different things at the same time. Often from where we stand now, we cannot imagine what is going to be available to us in the future and leaving space for the vision to build itself really opens up the possibilities. I was inspired recently by a Medical Doctor giving meditation classes during the pandemic in a way that was supporting people who were anxious by the situation. Who knows what your passion for both Influencers & Engineering will create! If there is an immediate decision before you that needs to be taken, take your time if you need it (or not if you don’t) and decide which one feels best in that moment; every one of them will take you that much closer to your dreams. Remember also that you never get it done! Many times during your career, you will have the opportunity to do something new that inspires you. And it starts… now. What is the most exciting thing that you can think of doing right now, that you can "do" right now?
Pick someone that inspires you and write down why.
Continue thinking about why being an engineer and/or a youtuber is interesting to you. Example: I want to create and share useful things that I put together
Find opportunities to do what you like now. Example: create something to help a neighbour, test a youtube channel concept
Educate yourself: Read a book, watch videos on your topic of interest
If you get to a point where you feel discouraged, an answer is not clear, remember that this is part of the process - we all go through it and keep at it.
Thank you for your question. I think we all ask ourselves a version of this at many points throughout our careers. You are already on the right track with the additional details that you provide since you describe what you like and are inspired by. The good news is, choosing a career is a series of events that come together over a period of time and there are really no wrong answers, just clarifying moments that help you determine what you want. If you can continue to notice what really fulfills you, either recognizing it when you see others doing things or in yourself when you feel that spark, it will keep orienting you to your path. There is also no reason why you cannot pursue many different things at the same time. Often from where we stand now, we cannot imagine what is going to be available to us in the future and leaving space for the vision to build itself really opens up the possibilities. I was inspired recently by a Medical Doctor giving meditation classes during the pandemic in a way that was supporting people who were anxious by the situation. Who knows what your passion for both Influencers & Engineering will create! If there is an immediate decision before you that needs to be taken, take your time if you need it (or not if you don’t) and decide which one feels best in that moment; every one of them will take you that much closer to your dreams. Remember also that you never get it done! Many times during your career, you will have the opportunity to do something new that inspires you. And it starts… now. What is the most exciting thing that you can think of doing right now, that you can "do" right now?
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Rebecca Tang
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I am delighted to hear that you can find your interest on engineering. It is an interesting subjects. It gives you the sense of satisfaction if you can create something useful and help others.
In fact, there are many aspects of engineering, e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, etc. The next step is you may try to find out which engineering aspect you are interested on and develop your career in the future. You can do more research online and speak to people working in the relevant area.
After you shortlist the engineering subject you have interest, you can also explore which college offers the course and their entry requirement. You can then work towards you target to be engineer.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
In fact, there are many aspects of engineering, e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Computer, etc. The next step is you may try to find out which engineering aspect you are interested on and develop your career in the future. You can do more research online and speak to people working in the relevant area.
After you shortlist the engineering subject you have interest, you can also explore which college offers the course and their entry requirement. You can then work towards you target to be engineer.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!