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How do I choose what career to follow if I have multiple options??
the careers I am stuck with is photography, film,architexture,archeologist
i want to enjoy my career while still being payed enough to live comfortably
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semi’s Answer
It’s normal to feel stuck when you have multiple interests, that’s actually a good sign.
Instead of choosing based only on passion, think about lifestyle and stability. Photography and film can be creative but often freelance and less predictable. Architecture is creative with more structure and income stability. Archaeology can be meaningful but may require advanced degrees and competitive roles.
You don’t have to decide forever right now. Take classes, try small projects, and talk to people in each field. Clarity comes from real experience, not just thinking about it.
Aim for a path that balances enjoyment, skill growth, and financial comfort.
Instead of choosing based only on passion, think about lifestyle and stability. Photography and film can be creative but often freelance and less predictable. Architecture is creative with more structure and income stability. Archaeology can be meaningful but may require advanced degrees and competitive roles.
You don’t have to decide forever right now. Take classes, try small projects, and talk to people in each field. Clarity comes from real experience, not just thinking about it.
Aim for a path that balances enjoyment, skill growth, and financial comfort.
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Nadia’s Answer
Hi Joseph,
I think one of the most important things that I have learned is that choosing a career path doesn't happen once in a lifetime (unless you want so). If I were you, I would ask myself a couple of questions:
1. Imagine yourself in 10 years from now, as a successful and fulfilled person living your dream life. Which career comes first in your mind?
2. For each option: is it more of a hobby or a career? For example, someone may enjoy taking pictures because they can do it in their free time, they like to capture only specific types of moments - like weddings, but wouldn't enjoy doing it for 8-9 hours per day and offering a full range of services (like photoshoots, business, etc.)
3. Once you have your list of hobbies vs career options: which can be paired with each other? For example, you can be an archeologist but still take photos after work.
From a more practical point of view: perform some research on each job. List average salaries, check how many job openings are offered in a place where you want to live, what is an entry point (how much time is needed for education, cost of additional certifications and so on). Good luck!
I think one of the most important things that I have learned is that choosing a career path doesn't happen once in a lifetime (unless you want so). If I were you, I would ask myself a couple of questions:
1. Imagine yourself in 10 years from now, as a successful and fulfilled person living your dream life. Which career comes first in your mind?
2. For each option: is it more of a hobby or a career? For example, someone may enjoy taking pictures because they can do it in their free time, they like to capture only specific types of moments - like weddings, but wouldn't enjoy doing it for 8-9 hours per day and offering a full range of services (like photoshoots, business, etc.)
3. Once you have your list of hobbies vs career options: which can be paired with each other? For example, you can be an archeologist but still take photos after work.
From a more practical point of view: perform some research on each job. List average salaries, check how many job openings are offered in a place where you want to live, what is an entry point (how much time is needed for education, cost of additional certifications and so on). Good luck!
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Joseph’s Answer
Your question has two parts: you want a job that covers your basic needs and also lets you save money for your interests in photography, film, architecture, and archeology. Many people focus on earning a living full-time so they can enjoy their hobbies in their free time.