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Charles
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What led you to want to pursue a career in business instead of a career like Med, for example??
I'm a 13 year old in 7th grade interested in business or business administration
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Madison Gibson
International Tax Consulting
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Gilbert, Arizona
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Madison’s Answer
I picked business because it offers so many opportunities. It's a great major if you're thinking about changing careers later on. In college, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but I knew that studying business would help me explore different options. Now, I work in a field I didn't even study, but my finance degree helped me get my first job because it's so versatile.
Amanda Barrist, CPA
CPA
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Cooper City, Florida
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Amanda’s Answer
I tried a few different classes. At first, I wanted to be an orthodontist, so I started college as a pre-dental student. But after taking Intro to Chemistry, I realized I didn't enjoy science courses. Then I took some business classes and found them interesting. I chose Accounting because it allows me to understand all parts of a business, unlike a marketing major, who can't handle accounting tasks.
Madi Plancarte
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What led me to choose business instead of something like medicine was really a mix of the classes I enjoyed and the ones I was naturally good at. When I was in high school, I realized I really liked my math and economics classes, so I started looking into careers that connected with those subjects. One of the cool things about business is that it opens the door to so many different careers, like finance, accounting, marketing, and management, so you have a lot of options. It can also depend on the kind of lifestyle you want and the kind of impact you want to make. I think what matters most is to pay attention to the classes you enjoy, think about what fits your strengths, ask questions to the people around you so you can learn more about different careers, and keep an open mind!
Vaishali Devarakonda
Consulting
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Vaishali’s Answer
Great question!
For me, I leaned more towards a career in business, as the goal I've always had as a part of my career was to "create new things that could improve the community around me". While STEM fields like engineering or medicine also allow for this at a more hands-on level, I also knew that my skills lied more in leadership and management while I pursued a STEM degree. In addition, business concepts can be applied in any career discipline, including more technical areas such as medicine. This pushed me to pursue careers in the "business of STEM", or the management of disciplines like medicine/healthcare, engineering, retail, etc.
For me, I leaned more towards a career in business, as the goal I've always had as a part of my career was to "create new things that could improve the community around me". While STEM fields like engineering or medicine also allow for this at a more hands-on level, I also knew that my skills lied more in leadership and management while I pursued a STEM degree. In addition, business concepts can be applied in any career discipline, including more technical areas such as medicine. This pushed me to pursue careers in the "business of STEM", or the management of disciplines like medicine/healthcare, engineering, retail, etc.
Sarah Crista, MSA
Accounting
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New York, New York
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Sarah’s Answer
Hi Charles! That's a fantastic question, and I went through the same thing in high school and my first year of college. I started college as a pre-med student because I was interested in medical school, but I knew I didn't want to work in a lab or major in sciences like biology or chemistry. Math was always my favorite, and I wanted a backup plan in business since it's so versatile. So, I began in the pre-med program but was undeclared in the business school, needing to choose a major by sophomore year. My first business class was Accounting, and I loved it. I liked that it offered many paths and the chance to work with various companies in different industries like healthcare, finance, and media. I realized this was the career for me and switched to an Accounting major, leaving pre-med behind. I'm really happy with my choice, not just because I chose accounting over medicine, but because I wasn't afraid to start college without a clear plan. This let me try different things and find what I truly wanted. My advice is to explore what excites you, connect with people in those fields, and you'll discover your path. Best of luck with everything!
Cole Crosier, CPA
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Cole’s Answer
Hi Charles, there are a lot of considerations that went into deciding on a career in business rather than something like medical school. When I was entering college I had to decide between taking accounting classes or science related classes that would put me on a path to enter medical school. I felt that a career in business would provide more flexibility and options as I took classes and started looking for jobs. Going into medical school is a great option that will set you up for a great career; however, it requires many more years of school. By going into business (accounting), I was able to join the work force quicker, whereas if I was in medical school I wouldn't be working as a doctor until I was in my 30s.
You still have lots of time to learn what your interests are and either option is a great choice!
Best of luck!
You still have lots of time to learn what your interests are and either option is a great choice!
Best of luck!
Jeniffer Rubio
Audit & Assurance
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jeniffer’s Answer
Before changing my major to accounting, I was a biology major and had been considering becoming a veterinarian. I made the switch when I realized I no longer enjoyed the material I was studying. After talking with my advisor and my sister, who was an accounting major, I decided to take classes in different business areas such as finance, accounting, marketing. They explained how versatile a career in business can be, especially in accounting, as well as the stability of the job market. I have since graduated with a degree in accounting and now work at an accounting firm. If I wanted to, I could also transition into a different sector of business, since accounting has given me a strong foundation to build on.
Rick Kneisley
Retired Investment Broker and Investment Sales Manager
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Georgetown, Texas
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Rick’s Answer
Charles,
When I was young, I never woke up one morning and said, “I want a career in business.” What attracted me was the freedom to build something, solve problems, and interact with people.
Medicine is a wonderful profession, but it requires mastering a very specific body of knowledge and then applying it with great precision. Business is different. Every day presents a new challenge. One day you may be helping someone make an important financial decision. The next day you may be leading a team, solving a problem, negotiating an agreement, or creating a new opportunity where none existed before.
What I discovered about myself over time was that I loved working with people. I enjoyed listening, understanding what motivated them, and helping them achieve their goals. Business gave me a place to use those strengths every day.
One lesson I've learned is that success usually comes from finding an area that matches your natural talents. Some people are gifted scientists, teachers, artists, engineers, or physicians. Others are gifted communicators, organizers, entrepreneurs, or leaders. The challenge for young people isn't deciding what sounds impressive; it's discovering what fits who they really are.
My advice is not to ask, "What career should I choose?" Ask, "What activities make me lose track of time? What do I enjoy learning about? What comes naturally to me that seems difficult for others?" The answers to those questions often point toward your future.
For me, those answers led to business. For someone else, they may lead to medicine, engineering, education, or something entirely different. The goal isn't to become what others admire. The goal is to become the best version of yourself.
Rick
When I was young, I never woke up one morning and said, “I want a career in business.” What attracted me was the freedom to build something, solve problems, and interact with people.
Medicine is a wonderful profession, but it requires mastering a very specific body of knowledge and then applying it with great precision. Business is different. Every day presents a new challenge. One day you may be helping someone make an important financial decision. The next day you may be leading a team, solving a problem, negotiating an agreement, or creating a new opportunity where none existed before.
What I discovered about myself over time was that I loved working with people. I enjoyed listening, understanding what motivated them, and helping them achieve their goals. Business gave me a place to use those strengths every day.
One lesson I've learned is that success usually comes from finding an area that matches your natural talents. Some people are gifted scientists, teachers, artists, engineers, or physicians. Others are gifted communicators, organizers, entrepreneurs, or leaders. The challenge for young people isn't deciding what sounds impressive; it's discovering what fits who they really are.
My advice is not to ask, "What career should I choose?" Ask, "What activities make me lose track of time? What do I enjoy learning about? What comes naturally to me that seems difficult for others?" The answers to those questions often point toward your future.
For me, those answers led to business. For someone else, they may lead to medicine, engineering, education, or something entirely different. The goal isn't to become what others admire. The goal is to become the best version of yourself.
Rick
Marielle Sumangil Teng, MBA
Strategy, Growth, Transformation Consultant
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San Diego, California
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Marielle’s Answer
I too felt some pressures to go into a medical field, especially with family urging me on. However, medicine is not right everyone, and it can sometimes because the field of study (heavy science and math) or the type of work (caregiving) that might lead folks to other areas. For me, business administration gave me some tangible cross-industry experience that didn't force me into a specific type of work and also had a strong potential for good pay. Especially early in my career, when I didn't know what to do, business administration helped me the learn the language of finance, marketing, and even human resources that help drive businesses and even medical institutions, and gave me the most freedom in exploring different industries, since more often than not all organizations strive for similar business goals.
If you're at a crossroads, know that it will never be too late to pursue either, and there are careers that focus on one, or even both a balance of business and medicine, i.e., like hospital administration.
If you're at a crossroads, know that it will never be too late to pursue either, and there are careers that focus on one, or even both a balance of business and medicine, i.e., like hospital administration.
Susan Cantrell
Business Consulting
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West Linn, Oregon
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Susan’s Answer
Hi there! I considered going back and doing science courses after I graduated high school to go into medicine, and enrolled in a post-baccalaureate program when I was 25. I had been an English major, and after I graduated, I didn't really know what I wanted to do. However, it felt like a really long path (2 years of post-bacc, then 4 years of med school, and then residencies). I had been interested in psychiatry, and when I interviewed several, I realized that most prescribed pills rather than offering a lot of talk-backed therapy. I also wasn't enjoying the science courses as much as I had thought I would. I then dropped out, and explored a career in business. I worked for a year in an asset management company, where I got my stock broker and investment advisor licenses. I analyzed stocks and mutual funds, made recommendations to clients, and executed the trades. When I realized that this involved sales to get clients, I decided to try Wall Street and temped in investment banking and hedge funds in New York City using my licenses to try this out. After 6 months of this, I realized that I need to be in an area of business that was less technical and financial-focused, and more people focused. I went to business school and got an MBA and Masters in Information Systems, as I thought that technology would be the innovation engine of business in the future. This was the best move I ever made! I realized I love business - the problem solving, the collaborative nature of working with other people, analyzing problems beyond financial ones in terms of how people and operations work in organizations, and more.
I had a capstone MBA professor who had written a lot of books on technology and AI (early on before it became big), and I ended up working with him researching and writing his book at the time on how technology systems impact processes and the way people work. I loved this, as it brought together my love of writing and my English major, my love of talking to people about their situations (I interviewed a lot of people for the book), and the ability to stretch my mind to think through hard problems. He then brought me into a thought leadership group at a large consulting firm that he ran, where I spent the next ten years researching and writing about emerging issues in business.
I eventually started realizing that my passion was around workforce topics - things like how to improve the performance of knowledge workers, how people interact with AI effectively to create outcomes, and things like how to help people learn, develop, and grow in organizations. I am now an expert on the future of work and workforce topics.
I also eventually expanded to take on a bigger innovation role, where I also take my thinking and help turn it into new solutions for clients.
Compared to medicine, business offers so much variety of types of work and challenges to solve, and I am constantly learning. It is fast paced and changes all the time, which I love. I think back now and wonder if I would have been a good fit in medicine, as I like to think more about people and what makes them tick and how they work than how the physical body works.
Best of luck!
I had a capstone MBA professor who had written a lot of books on technology and AI (early on before it became big), and I ended up working with him researching and writing his book at the time on how technology systems impact processes and the way people work. I loved this, as it brought together my love of writing and my English major, my love of talking to people about their situations (I interviewed a lot of people for the book), and the ability to stretch my mind to think through hard problems. He then brought me into a thought leadership group at a large consulting firm that he ran, where I spent the next ten years researching and writing about emerging issues in business.
I eventually started realizing that my passion was around workforce topics - things like how to improve the performance of knowledge workers, how people interact with AI effectively to create outcomes, and things like how to help people learn, develop, and grow in organizations. I am now an expert on the future of work and workforce topics.
I also eventually expanded to take on a bigger innovation role, where I also take my thinking and help turn it into new solutions for clients.
Compared to medicine, business offers so much variety of types of work and challenges to solve, and I am constantly learning. It is fast paced and changes all the time, which I love. I think back now and wonder if I would have been a good fit in medicine, as I like to think more about people and what makes them tick and how they work than how the physical body works.
Best of luck!
Harry Clapeck
Manufacturing
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Harry’s Answer
Hi Charles!
A great question. I hope that you get a lot of answers. You will probably realize that there are a ton of different answers from people. Some knew right away, some found out during high school, some found out in college, while others went through a few jobs to really find their calling.
I found out my senior year in high school. I decided to take typing and bookkeeping because the girl that I liked was taking them (bad reason, but it worked out). I then majored in accounting and had a successful career.
I know of a person who majored in music in college, went to interviews toward graduation, agreed to work for a financial investment firm and retired from them. Just a few answers to demonstrate that you never know.
As for the advice, take a few aptitude tests to see what you score best at. What do you like to do? Are you a people person - maybe marketing, are you a detailed person - maybe accounting or I. T.
I think a major takeaway is NOT to feel like you MUST decide. You don't have to! If you make a decision and later change your mind - so what? You won't get penalized. That is what makes life so great! Just geep persuing things that you like and your choices will appear.
Good luck Charles!
A great question. I hope that you get a lot of answers. You will probably realize that there are a ton of different answers from people. Some knew right away, some found out during high school, some found out in college, while others went through a few jobs to really find their calling.
I found out my senior year in high school. I decided to take typing and bookkeeping because the girl that I liked was taking them (bad reason, but it worked out). I then majored in accounting and had a successful career.
I know of a person who majored in music in college, went to interviews toward graduation, agreed to work for a financial investment firm and retired from them. Just a few answers to demonstrate that you never know.
As for the advice, take a few aptitude tests to see what you score best at. What do you like to do? Are you a people person - maybe marketing, are you a detailed person - maybe accounting or I. T.
I think a major takeaway is NOT to feel like you MUST decide. You don't have to! If you make a decision and later change your mind - so what? You won't get penalized. That is what makes life so great! Just geep persuing things that you like and your choices will appear.
Good luck Charles!
Su-Ting Tan
Advisory Analyst
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San Jose, California
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Su-Ting’s Answer
Hi Charles,
This is a good question and it made me reflect back on why I went down the "business route". Growing up I always thought I'd be a a doctor, but soon realized that the sciences were not my forte. I did enjoy math a lot when growing up, so I considered the route of going into tech (I still could now I think!). When college time hit, I just decided to major in both of my interests - statistics and economics, and I think that gave me a broad knowledge that can be applied to a lot of industries. TLDR, knowing what you like/don't like and what you enjoy/don't enjoy is what helped me, and don't feel pressured to have it all figured out! Good luck :)
This is a good question and it made me reflect back on why I went down the "business route". Growing up I always thought I'd be a a doctor, but soon realized that the sciences were not my forte. I did enjoy math a lot when growing up, so I considered the route of going into tech (I still could now I think!). When college time hit, I just decided to major in both of my interests - statistics and economics, and I think that gave me a broad knowledge that can be applied to a lot of industries. TLDR, knowing what you like/don't like and what you enjoy/don't enjoy is what helped me, and don't feel pressured to have it all figured out! Good luck :)
Tayyab Mujtaba
Auditor
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New York, New York
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Tayyab’s Answer
Hi Charles,
I hope you're doing great!
Choosing between these paths really depends on what you like. Both can lead to good jobs with stable incomes. The medical field has fewer jobs moved overseas than business, but it does need more schooling. When you're in high school or college, try volunteering, find internships, and keep learning about both careers and see which classes you enjoy most.
I hope you're doing great!
Choosing between these paths really depends on what you like. Both can lead to good jobs with stable incomes. The medical field has fewer jobs moved overseas than business, but it does need more schooling. When you're in high school or college, try volunteering, find internships, and keep learning about both careers and see which classes you enjoy most.
Trinh Nguyen
Consultant
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Houston, Texas
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Trinh’s Answer
Hi Charles! For most of middle school and high school, I always thought I would go down the medical path. That changed once I got to college and started taking some of the required classes. A few of my prerequisites were more business-focused, and I found myself naturally becoming more interested in business than medicine. That was really the moment when things started to click for me, and I realized it was okay to shift directions and change my major.
I think every path comes with its own pros and cons. What I liked about medicine was that it felt very structured, with a clear end goal. Business felt a lot more open-ended, and at first, that uncertainty was actually what made me hesitate. There are so many different directions you can take, and a business major doesn’t lock you into just one career path. But over time, as I learned more about myself and what genuinely interested me, I became more comfortable with that flexibility and started to see it as an opportunity rather than a downside.
I ended up majoring in Supply Chain and originally thought I would go into procurement, but I actually became a technology consultant. That experience showed me just how many doors a business background can open. It gives you the chance to explore different roles, industries, and career paths you may not have even considered at first.
I think every path comes with its own pros and cons. What I liked about medicine was that it felt very structured, with a clear end goal. Business felt a lot more open-ended, and at first, that uncertainty was actually what made me hesitate. There are so many different directions you can take, and a business major doesn’t lock you into just one career path. But over time, as I learned more about myself and what genuinely interested me, I became more comfortable with that flexibility and started to see it as an opportunity rather than a downside.
I ended up majoring in Supply Chain and originally thought I would go into procurement, but I actually became a technology consultant. That experience showed me just how many doors a business background can open. It gives you the chance to explore different roles, industries, and career paths you may not have even considered at first.
Kim Biador, MBA
Consulting/Training Delivery
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Gilbert, Arizona
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Kim’s Answer
I first thought I wanted to be a doctor, but as I grew up and learned more, I found that business suited me better. I loved solving problems, working with others, and improving how companies run.
It's important to know that it's perfectly fine if your interests change as you grow. You don't need to have everything planned out in middle school or even in college! Trying different things helped me discover a career that fit my skills and passions much better.
It's important to know that it's perfectly fine if your interests change as you grow. You don't need to have everything planned out in middle school or even in college! Trying different things helped me discover a career that fit my skills and passions much better.
MANAHIL Mujtaba
Student
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Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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MANAHIL’s Answer
Hiii
I think one reason many people choose business instead of medicine is that they enjoy solving problems, working with people, and learning how organizations operate. Medicine is a great career, but it focuses more on science and healthcare, while business offers many different paths such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
As a student, I find business interesting because it can be applied to almost every industry. It also gives you opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. The good thing is that you're only in 7th grade, so you still have plenty of time to explore different subjects and discover what interests you most.
My advice would be to stay curious, learn about different careers, and choose the path that matches your interests and strengths rather than what others expect you to do.
Best of luck!
I think one reason many people choose business instead of medicine is that they enjoy solving problems, working with people, and learning how organizations operate. Medicine is a great career, but it focuses more on science and healthcare, while business offers many different paths such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
As a student, I find business interesting because it can be applied to almost every industry. It also gives you opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. The good thing is that you're only in 7th grade, so you still have plenty of time to explore different subjects and discover what interests you most.
My advice would be to stay curious, learn about different careers, and choose the path that matches your interests and strengths rather than what others expect you to do.
Best of luck!
Yuritza G Nino de Daall
Quality Assurance / Process Improvement / Project Manager
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Flowery Branch, Georgia
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Yuritza G’s Answer
Hi Charles, I like that business gives you many different career options, like management, marketing, finance, or even starting your own company someday. Medicine is a great career too, but I realized my interests were more about leadership, organization, communication, and helping companies grow. With business, you can still help people by creating jobs, improving services, and making ideas become real. Since you’re already interested in business at 13, that’s honestly a great thing. You still have plenty of time to learn new skills, explore different areas of business, and discover what you enjoy the most. Enjoy your journey and have fun!!!
Cesar Alonso
Head of Strategic Impact
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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Cesar’s Answer
Hi Charles,
It's completely normal to feel unsure about your career path right now. Many people even switch directions after finishing a degree when they realize they might be happier doing something else. I believe following your passion is important, and everything else will fall into place.
You can always make changes, but it's important to stay open and flexible because you never know where life will take you. My main advice is to keep an open mind and be willing to explore different options. The great thing about business is that it offers a wide range of opportunities, from sales to finance, so there's something for everyone.
I wish you all the best, and remember to stay open about your future career.
It's completely normal to feel unsure about your career path right now. Many people even switch directions after finishing a degree when they realize they might be happier doing something else. I believe following your passion is important, and everything else will fall into place.
You can always make changes, but it's important to stay open and flexible because you never know where life will take you. My main advice is to keep an open mind and be willing to explore different options. The great thing about business is that it offers a wide range of opportunities, from sales to finance, so there's something for everyone.
I wish you all the best, and remember to stay open about your future career.
mohamed namouchi
Customer Relations Agent
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Tunis, Tunisia
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mohamed’s Answer
Wanting to go into business instead of something like medicine usually comes down to interests and strengths: if you enjoy things like problem‑solving, how companies make money, leadership, or coming up with ideas and strategies, business is a natural fit, whereas medicine is more about science, patient care, and long academic training. At your age, what matters most is exploring what you actually enjoy—if you like organizing projects, thinking about money or startups, or leading people, business makes sense, but if you’re more interested in biology and helping patients directly, medicine might be a better path. The good part is you don’t need to decide now—use the next few years to learn about both, try small projects, and see what you enjoy most, because your career choice should match what you’re naturally curious about and motivated to keep learning.
Jaret Burbank
Accountant
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Jaret’s Answer
Hi Charles,
When I initially was going through high school and my freshman year at University I planned on being a dentist. I took the pre-dental classes like Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I excelled in the classes and enjoyed the material. At the same time I made an effort to shadow dentists and I realized that was not what I wanted to do every day for the rest of my life. I'm naturally a person that likes to be involved in several different areas and constantly pivot and business offered me that option. Business has so many routes that you can be involved in within one day. I work with several clients in several different industries and get to see a variety of business strategies in any given day. Remember that hard work opens doors that you did not think were possible!
When I initially was going through high school and my freshman year at University I planned on being a dentist. I took the pre-dental classes like Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I excelled in the classes and enjoyed the material. At the same time I made an effort to shadow dentists and I realized that was not what I wanted to do every day for the rest of my life. I'm naturally a person that likes to be involved in several different areas and constantly pivot and business offered me that option. Business has so many routes that you can be involved in within one day. I work with several clients in several different industries and get to see a variety of business strategies in any given day. Remember that hard work opens doors that you did not think were possible!
Courtney Kaplan
Consultant
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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Courtney’s Answer
Great question! I spent 5 years as a music teacher and found that to be a very impactful career. I have a lot of family in the healthcare field (including doctors), and there is a similar direct/tangible impact that you have in the helping & caring professions. My shift came when I realized I kept seeing bigger patterns in the systems around education that I wanted to help answer, build, or fix. These decisions are often made by leaders at the top, and I didn't have a lot of agency to impact systemic change from my position in the classroom. I decided to pursue an MBA and pivot into management consulting, because it allows me to help leaders make important decisions about things that affect a lot of people on a broad scale. I now work with life sciences & healthcare companies in strategy consulting, so I'm getting the best of both worlds - involved in an industry that helps people, while also getting to solve big systemic problems! Best of luck to you and finding your fit.
lara walker
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Arizona City, Arizona
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lara’s Answer
I liked the idea of solving problems, building ideas, working with people, and having the flexibility to explore different industries business felt broader and more creative to me than a fixed career path like medicine.
Chris R
Finance and Ops
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Kansas City, Kansas
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Chris’s Answer
When I took an accounting class as a college freshman, I had a breakthrough in understanding the basics of business and math, like Algebra and Geometry. Learning how businesses work, including P/L statements and cash flow, made everything click for me. Business is like a puzzle with many solutions, which keeps it exciting in a changing market. Find something you enjoy, challenge yourself to learn daily, and your skills and knowledge will grow quickly over your career.
Mike McQueen
Enterprise Account Executive
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Mike’s Answer
Business is a lot of fun, you can make a lot of money and the barriers to entry are a lot lower than med.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Mia McDermott
Supply Chain Consultant
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Washington, Washington
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Mia ’s Answer
Hi Charles!
I chose a career in business because it offers so many options. You can work in different industries and pick a path that fits you best. If you're interested in medicine, there are business roles in that field too, like medical device sales or being a procurement specialist for hospitals. I hope this gives you some ideas!
I chose a career in business because it offers so many options. You can work in different industries and pick a path that fits you best. If you're interested in medicine, there are business roles in that field too, like medical device sales or being a procurement specialist for hospitals. I hope this gives you some ideas!
Megan Komel, CPA
Consultant
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Chicago, Illinois
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Megan’s Answer
I noticed in school my strengths in meeting with people, discussing needs and finding solutions for those needs!