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What career would you have chosen if you didn’t go with the one you're on now?

I sometimes wonder how different life would look if I followed a different interest altogether.
What about you?
What career path would you have chosen if not the one you’re on now?

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Karin’s Answer

I had considered teacher or translator when I was in middle school. Changed my mind and studied something STEM and loved it.

Looking from today, I would have liked to be a veterinarian or a pilot
Thank you comment icon That’s such a cool mix of paths. What made you change your mind thou? Robiah Thabit
Thank you comment icon Yes, I am all over the place. LOL! In middle school I was mainly good in languages (and math), hated chemistry and physics. In high-school language learning turned into interpreting literature which I didn't like (I like the reading literature part, just not the discussion and interpretation part). And I got different teachers in physics and chemistry and started to like that. Amazing what a difference it makes when teachers don't just enjoy calling kids to the board to yell at them until someone is reduced to tears. Karin P.
Thank you comment icon That makes so much sense. The kind of teachers we have really does shape how we feel about certain subjects. It’s wild how a shift in teaching style can flip your entire perspective. Robiah Thabit
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Lorenzo’s Answer

Great question, Robiah! As an engineer, I know how important math is in science fields. If I had to choose, I would focus on economics or finance. These areas are crucial for any career. As a young professional, it's important to start planning for your future early. Learning about how the economy works and exploring investment opportunities now can really benefit you later on.
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Christopher’s Answer

When I was in college I was deciding between Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. I decided on Computer Science because I enjoyed the underpining math of Computer Science more than Electrical Engineering. But in hindsight I might enjoy the problem solving in Electrical Engineering more than the problems I solve in Computer Science or Software.

That is to say, think about the long term enjoyment out of a path, and not just what is immediately in front of you.
Thank you comment icon Thanks for sharing, Christopher. I really like what you said about thinking long-term not just going with what feels right in the moment. Robiah Thabit
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James Constantine’s Answer

Good Day Robiah! In 1969-1970 my parents bought me 2 little telescopes. A 2 -inch [50mm] single lens instrument and a 2.4 inch [60 mm] dual lens refractor telescope. So, I used to get up at 2am and observe the new constellations that had risen. Hence, I wanted to be an astronomer. My parents did not have enough money to keep buying me larger instruments, so I took to grinding my own parabolic mirrors accurate to 1 millionth of an inch. I made an 8-inch reflector in 1972. In 2012 I assembled a 12-inch reflector in kit form for $3,500.
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Thank you comment icon Thank you for sharing your story. Grinding your own parabolic mirrors... that takes real dedication... not everyone gets the chance to follow their passion so deeply. Robiah Thabit
Thank you comment icon The things you can see with the 12-inch reflector are amazing. You can look at distant galaxies 10 billion light years away and see quasars too! James Constantine Frangos
Thank you comment icon I hope you still have the reflector, James. It would be cool if others could look through it to not just to see those distant galaxies, but to appreciate the time, effort, and passion you put into making it. Robiah Thabit
Thank you comment icon I gave the instrument to a young man I knew, for his children. I am thinking of building a bigger Newtonian reflector 16 inches. James Constantine Frangos
Thank you comment icon That’s so generous of you. I’m sure those kids will be amazed. And a 16-inch reflector? That sounds awesome Robiah Thabit
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MANAHIL’s Answer

Hello !

That’s a really thoughtful question I’ve often found myself wondering the same.

As a student currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA), I chose this path because I enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and understanding how businesses operate. However, if I hadn’t gone down this route, I might have considered a field like psychology, teaching, or even aviation something that allows me to grow, connect with people, and make a difference in a different way.

It’s perfectly okay to explore multiple interests, especially as a student. What matters is choosing a path that excites you, plays to your strengths, and gives you purpose and staying open to new opportunities along the way.


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Thank you comment icon It’s interesting how psychology, teaching, and aviation are all so different, yet they each speak to your desire to grow and connect with people. I think that’s what makes career choices so personal. it’s not just about what we’re good at, but also about what feels meaningful. Robiah Thabit
Thank you comment icon Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate how you understood the deeper meaning behind my choices. MANAHIL Mujtaba
Thank you comment icon Thank you too for sharing your interest. Robiah Thabit
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