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What if I think I want to do a career and then change my mind?

I know it's normal to switch majors in colleges more than once but I want to find something I love so I don't have to switch multiple times

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Anthony’s Answer

It is normal to change interest during the first two years of college. However, if you cannot find your major(s) during the first two years, it's time to go to your college career center (or some similar student services center) and take a career assessment test. (Actually, it is a good idea to do so even if you think you know what you want to do.) Be truthful when taking these assessments. It tells a lot about what will fit you best. You do not have to follow the recommendation of the assessment result, but it can help explain why you do not like certain type of works.

Keep in mind there is no one career that fit a person perfectly. It is normal to change career. Doing so comes with a cost (resources to re-tool your skills) and if the benefit outweighs the cost: go for it!
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Afrad’s Answer

Nothing at all wrong with that, if it's not the right fit for you or what you thought it would be, by all means, change it! I would caution though, not to take it lightly, ie because you're having 1 bad day, or having issues with a particular person, or dislike a few minor things. You have to spend some time and document what about a job is important to you. Is it in the field you like just not the role, are you satisfied with the pay and benefits, does it align with your long-term goals, how will it impact your resume, etc. Pondering these things as you consider shifting would help ensure your decision is objective and is good for you in the long run.

In some cases, people stick to a career because of what they gain and use it as a stepping stone to what they want. In other cases, the job works as a catalyst for you and opens a door to something you really wanted to do. Bottomline is nothing wrong with changing your mind, just be sure to do your due diligence so you know that your decision is based on the right factors.
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James’s Answer

If you are unhappy, and you feel like you have a calling elsewhere, you will never be able to buy back time. Chase what you want. Don't think that because you've invested a certain amount of time in a career, that you must remain there. In economics, they call that "sunk cost."
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david’s Answer

Ayden, think of it this way: better now than ten years from now. You have this one life, and you (and the rest of us) make mistakes. If you decide early in your studies that a career choice is not right for you, that is a terrific discovery, as this is an ideal time to change. What you have studied so far is still valuable knowledge, but you can not focus on your new direction with more enthusiasm. Deciding early will ensure you don't regret not doing it years later. Follow your desires and you will have a successful life. All the best.
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