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Dave’s Answer
Let me tell you a story about my son. He loved playing hockey. He also was very good at listening and talking to his friends.
His uncle told him that he should be an aeronautical engineer because he could make a lot of money. He decided to do that. He went to an expensive School and lasted about 2 weeks. He absolutely hated it.
Then he kind of drifted around for about a year, not knowing quite what to do. I suggested that he take one kinesiology course. After that, he was hooked! After he received his master's degree in kinesiology, you went to work for a very large physically training company. He was very good at that job because he loved people and he loved sports. You also became certified to work the Olympics. He ended up working at a company called Boeing. He was so good at his job of working with people, and doing everything he could to help them become better physically fit, that Boeing offered him a job. Except that this job was motivating people to do better. He makes a ton of money.
So here's what he learned: do something that you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.
So what you need to do is find out what you really love, what you're good at, and don't think about how much money you're going to make. You already know you're good at something. Try that. You're going to be great!
His uncle told him that he should be an aeronautical engineer because he could make a lot of money. He decided to do that. He went to an expensive School and lasted about 2 weeks. He absolutely hated it.
Then he kind of drifted around for about a year, not knowing quite what to do. I suggested that he take one kinesiology course. After that, he was hooked! After he received his master's degree in kinesiology, you went to work for a very large physically training company. He was very good at that job because he loved people and he loved sports. You also became certified to work the Olympics. He ended up working at a company called Boeing. He was so good at his job of working with people, and doing everything he could to help them become better physically fit, that Boeing offered him a job. Except that this job was motivating people to do better. He makes a ton of money.
So here's what he learned: do something that you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.
So what you need to do is find out what you really love, what you're good at, and don't think about how much money you're going to make. You already know you're good at something. Try that. You're going to be great!
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Lynn’s Answer
So the easy answer is to find something that you love doing. However, the hard answer is that may not be easily achievable without formal education so you're going to need to "boil the ocean" a bit. Your ideal career may also change as you explore it. I started as a nursing major and ended up with a business management degree. To get started, I would suggest by categorizing your academic ambition level:
- Do you want to attend college?
- No - Consider skilled trades that don't necessarily require formal education that interest you (construction, entry level law enforcement, UPS driver, etc)
- Maybe - Look at careers that only require a 2-year degree or certificate. Many medical professions like respiratory therapists or Xray technicians have a 2-year associate degree path. Or you could attend a certificate program like welding or auto mechanic.
- Yes - Again, reexamine your interests. Medical, computers, accounting, etc. Starting with a broad area of interest may help. Then look at schools that align to that degree plan.
And if all else fails, start college and take general classes that apply to any major. Sometimes we forget that we don't know what we don't know. As you get into college and life, you may find careers that interest you that you hadn't even thought of!
I hope that helps a little! It's a big question without an easy answer!
- Do you want to attend college?
- No - Consider skilled trades that don't necessarily require formal education that interest you (construction, entry level law enforcement, UPS driver, etc)
- Maybe - Look at careers that only require a 2-year degree or certificate. Many medical professions like respiratory therapists or Xray technicians have a 2-year associate degree path. Or you could attend a certificate program like welding or auto mechanic.
- Yes - Again, reexamine your interests. Medical, computers, accounting, etc. Starting with a broad area of interest may help. Then look at schools that align to that degree plan.
And if all else fails, start college and take general classes that apply to any major. Sometimes we forget that we don't know what we don't know. As you get into college and life, you may find careers that interest you that you hadn't even thought of!
I hope that helps a little! It's a big question without an easy answer!
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Bilal’s Answer
I strongly recommend reflecting on your daily activities and think about choosing a career that that aligns with your hobbies and interests. It's incredibly rewarding to work in a field that you love and enjoy!
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Sara’s Answer
Once you figure out the things you love to do, look into careers and what is involved in working in that field. Certificate? Diploma? What are the hours like? How much money will you be making? Will it be enough to support yourself?
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question. The most important is to find out what careers you have interest.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Think about what you have interest, eg your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc and identify the related careers
Eg if you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music composer, music producer, etc
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counselor, your parents, etc
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
5. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!