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how to know if something is really for u?
at first I wanted something in the nurse or surgeon field because that's what I always wanted but I started growing up and every time someone would ask me what I wanted to do once I finish high school I would always be stuck and not know what to say. I feel like I finally figured out what I wanted in life and what my plans were, but im still not sure because this is actually what I really wanted in life was to be a foster care worker #career #career
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Somak’s Answer
Nerfertiti, you are going through what many would consider a difficult decision but you should not be overwhelmed by it. The good thing to know is that you don't have to make your final career choice today. The beauty of college and the early years of your career is that you will have opportunities to try several different things and learn what makes you feel the most fulfilled. I encourage you to make a list of the things you are passionate about and jobs that excite you and give them all a try. During your time in college you will be able to pursue multiple different summer internships and see which one fits you the best.
Personally, I've gone to college and worked for a few years and I'm still not sure what I want to do long-term! But that is okay. I know that I will eventually find my path and I'm not afraid of trying things along the way.
Make a list of things that would excite you in a job
Choose a few professions that fit this list (could be as a nurse or a foster care worker)
List out the pros and cons of each profession
Try these jobs out through internships and see which one fits best
Pursue the best fit full-time, but constantly evaluate if you're happy with your career.
Personally, I've gone to college and worked for a few years and I'm still not sure what I want to do long-term! But that is okay. I know that I will eventually find my path and I'm not afraid of trying things along the way.
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Asli’s Answer
Hi, I would suggest that you explore and identify what excites you in your daily life. What are your values, your purpose, what brings you joy and what makes you feel in the "flow" so that you forget time and can give yourself 100%? If foster care is, so be it:) Good luck..
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Riya’s Answer
The best way to know if something is for you if you don't already have a natural, innate passion for it from the start is to be open to exploring every option out there! As cliche as it may sound, you'll never know until you try. So why not try?
Once you've given each career option of interest a fair chance, then evaluate which made you feel the happiest, which prompted learning, which prompted challenges, and which retains your interest.
Once you've given each career option of interest a fair chance, then evaluate which made you feel the happiest, which prompted learning, which prompted challenges, and which retains your interest.
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Patrick’s Answer
It's really great that you have a feeling about what you would like to do. Many students struggle to connect to any future career. If you feel strongly about being a Foster Care Worker, then go for it! Don't live your life wondering what might have happened if you tried. The first step is to understand what skills are required to be successful as a Foster Care Worker. Then develop a plan to build those skills. Use your network of friends, family, teachers, coaches, etc. to help you find the right internship or job opportunity. You already have a strong network of supporters and don't be afraid to ask them for help as you get started. Follow your heart, work hard and you will find yourself with a rewarding career. Good luck!
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Angela’s Answer
I would suggest interviewing people in the profession to get their feedback on an actual day in the life and their rewarding experiences vs struggles. There may be opportunities to shadow. If you are still feeling good about it, pursue it! Never feel like you are stuck if you are not happy when you get there. There are lots of opportunities to pivot if you get into a role and decide it is not for you. Whether it is changing careers completely or just pursuing a different path within that realm.
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Lily’s Answer
If you actually want to know , if something is really for you, you have to never go through the feeling of going to a job , because if you are passionate about your work and if it really is your "ikigai", you would never feel burdened by it's existence in your life.
Hence, assess your dream on the basis of your burning desire to pursue it.
Hence, assess your dream on the basis of your burning desire to pursue it.
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Stuart’s Answer
Nefertiti, I have been in your shoes. When I started my college experience I really thought I wanted to be an Architect, however, the school I went to didn't offer that. I decided that Engineering would be close enough to architecture so went down that path for a full year. Something just didn't click with me and engineering. I'm still fascinated by Architecture and have that as my hobby, however, I found accounting later on in college and really grew to love that. My advice if you're not sure if something is for you, is to give it a whirl and see what happens. One further item to note with that is to give it 100%. I don't think it's possible to find something your passionate about if you're only giving it 50%, because you're not really experiencing the full breadth of what that path has to offer.