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How did you know that the career field you chose was right for you?

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Christy’s Answer

I must admit that I allowed friends with good intentions to talk me out of my original career goal, that is, to become an art teacher. I pursued a degree in fine arts to become a graphic designer instead. Unfortunately, it took several years of being miserable before I decided to return to school and take the necessary courses and state test to become a certified teacher. When I graduated, I was immediately hired at the job fair and never regretted it. I knew from childhood that I wanted to be a teacher. I should have listened to my gut when I was selecting my major and stuck to my original goal. It was well worth it. Since then, I've always advised youth, including those in their early studies at a college or university, to pursue the career that they love. Once it was a pre-med sophomore who fell in love with an elective in Computer Science. His parents were extremely disappointed, but he began experiencing less stress and was happy with his courses. Yet, I don't stop making such suggestions to young people. A friend of mine went from working lights for Paramount Studio to teaching Automotive Technology when his wife and I urged him to quit because his job was too highly stressed, and fixing cars had been his passion since high school. I began to see him smiling all the time in the photos he posted on Facebook. So, your question is a difficult one to answer, in a way. Everyone wants to have a successful career and a handsome paycheck, and because of that, too often, we take the wrong road toward happiness. I say anything is possible. What is wonderful about life, you can quit what you're doing and do something else. Yes, quitting and doing something else can also create major problems in your life, but life is all about taking risks. I believe happiness, whatever that means to each individual, is the goal to pursue. No matter what it takes. So, what do you love doing? I do mean really love doing. Now, go for it!
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Jayna’s Answer

I originally wanted to be a musical play writer on Broadway, but that's very hard to get into, and I knew no one from the field. Plus it's not a very steady career money wise. So I chose economics because I'm good at it, I enjoy it, and it pays the bills. That's what I would suggest. Are you good at it? Do you enjoy it? Will it provide you with the income that you need to live the life you want?
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Alex’s Answer

I discovered that my chosen career path was suitable for me when I engaged in conversations with people at various stages of the same profession. By learning about their daily experiences and gaining diverse viewpoints, I was able to envision myself in their positions and determine if the career was a good fit for me.
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Timothy’s Answer

Simple answer is that most of us are in careers that we did not originally plan for or study for. Don't lock yourself into a single focus career as your education, experience, personality, the economy, and luck will determine what career path your life will ultimately follow. I entered college intent on a career in Industrial Management with a Computer Science endorsement but changed my major 3-4 times before obtaining a BS degree in a totally unrelated field. Upon completion of my first degree, due to economic downturn, I accepted a job in Retail Management which provided a gateway to Human Resources where I served as a Compensation and Benefits Analyst, HR Generalist, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). I obtained my MBA during this time. After a reorganization I was released and then accepted a position as a Human Resources Consultant which turned into a role as a Project Manager and ultimately a position as a Consulting Engineer. None of these roles pertained directly to my initial degree or the career path I envisioned before starting college but allowed me to somewhat easily adapt to the role offered me. Be flexible, agile, and willing to step outside your comfort zone when determining your career path.
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Allyson’s Answer

When I began college, I was a Psychology student with hopes of Pre-med. I thought that because this field will pay well, it will be the career for me. I realized very quickly into it that it was not the career for me because I had no passion or anything feelings of happiness when I thought about it. I then changed my major to Sociology with a minor in HR which allowed me to be happy thinking about my future and happy thinking about work and projects.
My advice to you is to think about each field that you may consider. Do any of them make you feel genuine joy and passion about working? Do you look forward to going into work when you think about this career path?
These are just a few you could ask yourself but ultimately think about how the prospect of that career makes you feel inside, when it is something you feel a great deal of love and passion towards then you'll know.
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Elizabeth’s Answer

For me, it took a lot of trial and error! Like many high school students, I had so many different ideas of what I wanted to do in regards to a future career. My biggest piece of advice is to explore your options! There are going to be so many opportunities to explore your interests, and taking advantage of these is how you are going to find what's best for you!
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