How On Earth?

Miss_Sara · 10-21-2006, 01:59 AM

How on Earth does anyone choose their career in life
I'm at that point where I need to make a decision
and I think I'm just pushing myself farther away from the answer!

gosh I just don't know how you all make a decision
I'd be good at a lot of things!
I'd enjoy a lot of things!!!

you lucky ducks!

Janet · 10-21-2006, 04:08 AM

Some people know their whole life what their passion and career will be.

Others at such a young age as you are, must take more time. Nothing wrong with that at all.

Just find what you are truly interested in....when you're working at something you love....it's no longer work.

Lindsey · 10-21-2006, 07:25 AM

In December I graduate from college, and I'll have been in post-secondary for 4.5 years.... and now I think I want to do something else

But I don't mind what I do, and I'll work at it until I get money again. Whenever I have doubts I think of what my high school homeroom teacher said... "Nothing is ever set in stone." The same year I graduated high school was the same year he quit teaching... he returned to university to become a dentist.

rivermom · 10-21-2006, 08:04 AM

Find your interests and lead that direction. If you enjoy being around people, find a career that involves tasks/responsibilities with others. If you'd rather be more independant and not surrounded by others, then head that way.

There are many many jobs out there that fit individual needs. Don't give up, I am sure your passion for some certain area will lead you into the right direction.

Good Luck!!

Tink · 10-21-2006, 05:37 PM

I'm of the mind that most of us will work in several different fields before we're through, so if something interests you, give it a try and if you don't like it, try something else!

I'm 51 yrs old and have worked at a wide variety of jobs including realtor, insurance sales, EMT, medicare claims processor, relief manager in an alcohol/drug rehab, jailor, assembly line worker, cheese factory worker, nurses aide, home health aide, and so on. NOW I'm just starting work as a bank teller supervisor. My point is, that if you keep your mind open and look around, you can test the waters and by trial and error, find something you enjoy.

I would like to think I'll retire out of the bank I work at, but considering that's about 15 years away, I sure can't guarantee it! No way did I expect to end up doing most of the jobs I've had until the opportunity presented itself and I just decided to give it a try. Don't think of looking for your "forever job" just yet; rather look for what suits your needs now and deal with the future when it arrives.

Miss_Sara · 10-21-2006, 06:33 PM

thanks!
that's really good advice
at school they should tell you this
ever since you're like 10 years old now they just force into your head that you need to know what you do already, then I told my teacher that she was a nut job and that I was too young to decide ha ha

but now that I'm flitting off to college soon idk what to do!

I can't believe you've been able to do all those things!

10-21-2006, 01:59 AM	#1
Miss_Sara Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 120	How On Earth? How on Earth does anyone choose their career in life I'm at that point where I need to make a decision and I think I'm just pushing myself farther away from the answer! gosh I just don't know how you all make a decision I'd be good at a lot of things! I'd enjoy a lot of things!!! you lucky ducks!

10-21-2006, 04:08 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Some people know their whole life what their passion and career will be. Others at such a young age as you are, must take more time. Nothing wrong with that at all. Just find what you are truly interested in....when you're working at something you love....it's no longer work. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-21-2006, 07:25 AM	#3
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	In December I graduate from college, and I'll have been in post-secondary for 4.5 years.... and now I think I want to do something else But I don't mind what I do, and I'll work at it until I get money again. Whenever I have doubts I think of what my high school homeroom teacher said... "Nothing is ever set in stone." The same year I graduated high school was the same year he quit teaching... he returned to university to become a dentist. __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

10-21-2006, 08:04 AM	#4
rivermom Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tontitown, Arkansas Posts: 2,475	Find your interests and lead that direction. If you enjoy being around people, find a career that involves tasks/responsibilities with others. If you'd rather be more independant and not surrounded by others, then head that way. There are many many jobs out there that fit individual needs. Don't give up, I am sure your passion for some certain area will lead you into the right direction. Good Luck!! __________________ ~_/> , /\/\ ,,, Sheryl When I grow up I want to be a horse whisperer!

10-21-2006, 05:37 PM	#5
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	I'm of the mind that most of us will work in several different fields before we're through, so if something interests you, give it a try and if you don't like it, try something else! I'm 51 yrs old and have worked at a wide variety of jobs including realtor, insurance sales, EMT, medicare claims processor, relief manager in an alcohol/drug rehab, jailor, assembly line worker, cheese factory worker, nurses aide, home health aide, and so on. NOW I'm just starting work as a bank teller supervisor. My point is, that if you keep your mind open and look around, you can test the waters and by trial and error, find something you enjoy. I would like to think I'll retire out of the bank I work at, but considering that's about 15 years away, I sure can't guarantee it! No way did I expect to end up doing most of the jobs I've had until the opportunity presented itself and I just decided to give it a try. Don't think of looking for your "forever job" just yet; rather look for what suits your needs now and deal with the future when it arrives. __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

10-21-2006, 06:33 PM	#6
Miss_Sara Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 120	thanks! that's really good advice at school they should tell you this ever since you're like 10 years old now they just force into your head that you need to know what you do already, then I told my teacher that she was a nut job and that I was too young to decide ha ha but now that I'm flitting off to college soon idk what to do! I can't believe you've been able to do all those things!

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