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What are used to people finally pick their career?
I know picking a career is hard but what age do people finally pick their final career that they want to do #career-choice
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Steward "Tony"’s Answer
This is simple Kahleah.
Close your eyes in a quiet place and blank out all the clutter. Think of the things you love to do in your spare time, with friends, with family and by also yourself. What makes you smile? What brings you joy? What helps bring others joy?
If what you envisioned could support you financially, even start a business in that respective field, then every day that you work in it, from this point till the day you retire will never have been felt or considered a job!
I have worked from Wall Street to the Pacific Coast in my life's journey and have met many who worked for existence in careers they did not love. So start inside your heart first!
Close your eyes in a quiet place and blank out all the clutter. Think of the things you love to do in your spare time, with friends, with family and by also yourself. What makes you smile? What brings you joy? What helps bring others joy?
If what you envisioned could support you financially, even start a business in that respective field, then every day that you work in it, from this point till the day you retire will never have been felt or considered a job!
I have worked from Wall Street to the Pacific Coast in my life's journey and have met many who worked for existence in careers they did not love. So start inside your heart first!
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Addison (Addie)’s Answer
Hi Kahleah!
I often wonder this too. From the beginning of college and even now five years into my career, there are people who seem like they know exactly what they want to do and where they want to be, and I wonder if I'm not doing something right because I feel less certain. Sometimes appearances can be deceiving though -- everyone is faking it until they make it to some degree. And if you don't think you have a sense for exactly what you want to do, it's okay to try a few things out and change paths if you need to. I joined a rotational program right out of college because I wanted to try a few things before settling into one job. Now that I'm a few years removed from the program, I'm looking for what's next and am able to pivot again into something slightly different. With each new job and new experience, I'm beginning to understand more of what I really like and where I want to end up.
All the best,
Addie
I often wonder this too. From the beginning of college and even now five years into my career, there are people who seem like they know exactly what they want to do and where they want to be, and I wonder if I'm not doing something right because I feel less certain. Sometimes appearances can be deceiving though -- everyone is faking it until they make it to some degree. And if you don't think you have a sense for exactly what you want to do, it's okay to try a few things out and change paths if you need to. I joined a rotational program right out of college because I wanted to try a few things before settling into one job. Now that I'm a few years removed from the program, I'm looking for what's next and am able to pivot again into something slightly different. With each new job and new experience, I'm beginning to understand more of what I really like and where I want to end up.
All the best,
Addie
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Stephen’s Answer
It's hard to say there is a specific age as its very personal to each individual. The advice I give everyone is to go into a career your passionate about. For some people it takes time to explore your interests and find that career path that is best for them. Think about things you enjoy doing or are passionate about, explore career choices that map to those interests and then find individuals in those careers and ask them questions. I wish you the best of luck!
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Lucie’s Answer
This is such a hard question. My short answer would be probably after a few years of experience and your career might even need to switch a few times in order for you to find a path that you like.
Most people when picking a major in college, or in high school, have self-doubt and do not know what to do and where to go, feeling the pressure of going down a road they will end up not liking. I think you can most likely switch career any time and to go any where, if you have a will you have a way.
From my personal experience, I started out in engineering, moved into software implementation, moved into marketing, moved into product management. I fell in love with product management and have stayed in this field ever since.
Best of luck.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
Most people when picking a major in college, or in high school, have self-doubt and do not know what to do and where to go, feeling the pressure of going down a road they will end up not liking. I think you can most likely switch career any time and to go any where, if you have a will you have a way.
From my personal experience, I started out in engineering, moved into software implementation, moved into marketing, moved into product management. I fell in love with product management and have stayed in this field ever since.
Best of luck.
Hope this helps,
Cheers
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Marc’s Answer
Kahleah,
There's no right answer to this question...some people have a passion and know what they want to do for their career from a young age. Other people need to "try on" a few things before they find a good fit. Don't be afraid to experiment and take chances when you are younger to find out what you like. Once you have more significant responsibilities like a family or a home, it becomes harder to take risks. Best of luck to you!
Marc
There's no right answer to this question...some people have a passion and know what they want to do for their career from a young age. Other people need to "try on" a few things before they find a good fit. Don't be afraid to experiment and take chances when you are younger to find out what you like. Once you have more significant responsibilities like a family or a home, it becomes harder to take risks. Best of luck to you!
Marc
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Dylan’s Answer
Hi Kahleah
Great question. Trying to figure out one's career path can be quite stressful, particularly when we feel like we have a clock counting down a hard deadline for this "decision".
I will echo the comments of others on here and say, try to follow the path that ignites your passion most. While we all would love to have a crystal ball and know exactly what it is that will get us up and motivated on a Monday morning, many many people are still confused about their careers throughout said career.
The good news is that the world is changing so fast, careers are evolving at a faster pace than ever before (even within the same roles - ask anyone who has has dedicated 40 years to one career path). Therefore, being able to adapt and being flexible is a more important than knowing exactly what you want to do at any specific age.
If you can work out what it is you love to do, follow that path (and the off-course meandering it will likely take you). Most of all, enjoy the journey.
Good luck figuring it all out!
Great question. Trying to figure out one's career path can be quite stressful, particularly when we feel like we have a clock counting down a hard deadline for this "decision".
I will echo the comments of others on here and say, try to follow the path that ignites your passion most. While we all would love to have a crystal ball and know exactly what it is that will get us up and motivated on a Monday morning, many many people are still confused about their careers throughout said career.
The good news is that the world is changing so fast, careers are evolving at a faster pace than ever before (even within the same roles - ask anyone who has has dedicated 40 years to one career path). Therefore, being able to adapt and being flexible is a more important than knowing exactly what you want to do at any specific age.
If you can work out what it is you love to do, follow that path (and the off-course meandering it will likely take you). Most of all, enjoy the journey.
Good luck figuring it all out!
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Omkar’s Answer
Age is just a number. There's no correct age when you are supposed to choose your career.
Sometimes people get to know their interests quite early in their life, which they pursue as their career. Some people go with the flow of their life, and as they get older, get more experienced, they come to know about their interest which they then convert into their career.
Don't panic or tense yourself with choosing the right career, because most of the people also don't know what to do with their life but they do really fine with it.
Sometimes people get to know their interests quite early in their life, which they pursue as their career. Some people go with the flow of their life, and as they get older, get more experienced, they come to know about their interest which they then convert into their career.
Don't panic or tense yourself with choosing the right career, because most of the people also don't know what to do with their life but they do really fine with it.
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Emilia’s Answer
Hi Kahleah, I hope you are doing great!
It is very common that you feel confused and that you may be feeling pressure to pick one career. People say that this choice is actually the most important choice you'll make in your life. But that is a lieeeee. It is not like you are getting married or anything, If you make a mistake and you pick the wrong career, you can always pick another one. Life is to be enjoyed and just because you picked a career when you were 18 or 19 years old that doesn't mean that you have to do that your whole life. your career does NOT define you. So go ahead and don't be afraid to make mistakes. If you have to pick now, why don't you choose something that you enjoy and has a broad spectrum of opportunities. but remember. If at some point you want a change, go ahead and change!
I studied Hospitality Management and now I'm currently working on the financial department of a technology company. As humans we have the ability to continuously learn and now information is so accessible that if you want to learn anything you can do it!
I hope my message is useful and wish you the best of lucks!
Emilia-
It is very common that you feel confused and that you may be feeling pressure to pick one career. People say that this choice is actually the most important choice you'll make in your life. But that is a lieeeee. It is not like you are getting married or anything, If you make a mistake and you pick the wrong career, you can always pick another one. Life is to be enjoyed and just because you picked a career when you were 18 or 19 years old that doesn't mean that you have to do that your whole life. your career does NOT define you. So go ahead and don't be afraid to make mistakes. If you have to pick now, why don't you choose something that you enjoy and has a broad spectrum of opportunities. but remember. If at some point you want a change, go ahead and change!
I studied Hospitality Management and now I'm currently working on the financial department of a technology company. As humans we have the ability to continuously learn and now information is so accessible that if you want to learn anything you can do it!
I hope my message is useful and wish you the best of lucks!
Emilia-