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How do I get a career in what I love?

I like computer science and anything in technology really.

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Stay curious and experiment with things that hold your attention and get you motivated. Leave yourself open to learning about yourself and what interests you - but also what resonates with the rest of the world and how you can add value with your time and energy.

At its core - loving your career is as much about choosing the right environment (shared values with your peers, purpose behind the work you do) as it is about developing expertise in a specific industry. I have had tremendously satisfying and fulfilling roles as an individual contributor helping complete tasks. I've also had very interesting roles trying to define those tasks or needs for others as a leader.

Think about how you fit in most comfortably and satisfied in your world right now - whether that's hobbies, socially, extracurriculars, or in core studies - and just keep saying "yes" to new opportunities. Even if they don't fit you quite right, you might learn something about yourself.

Best of luck staying curious.

David recommends the following next steps:

Make a list what you're best at or receive praise for.
List what you enjoy most or gravitate towards.
List what you'd be interested in trying but haven't tried yet. It could be coding a raspberry pi to display the weather and time. It could be to join a volunteer group that teaches computer skills at the public library.
Try a few things new, and check back in with yourself. Was that for you? Did you make an impact?
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