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What advise would you give to someone who cannot decide what she wants to do when she grows up?
I am very undecided about my future and want I want to do. I am a senior in high school. #advice #undecided
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Erin’s Answer
Hey Salma,
Don’t get too hung up on not knowing what you want to do; many people don’t. I don’t think most seniors in high school know exactly what they want to do when they grow up, so you’re not alone. Many who think they know what they want to do end up changing it while in college, or after embarking on their chosen post-grad careers. So don’t sweat it too much!
If you’re going to college, try to pick one that has a lot of different majors and programs so you’re not limited to what you want to try. When you get there, keep an open mind and try different things. Join unique clubs, take classes that sound interesting, and learn as much as possible. Even if you’re not attending college, take various classes, join various associations, and learn new hobbies.
To help you figure out what you’re most interested in, you’re going to have to do some self-reflection. There are so many books, webinars, podcasts, articles, etc. out there that can help guide you. I know it can be frustrating to feel completely unsure about what you want to do in the future -- I’ve been there. Something that has helped me is to look at your life as a learning journey. Each decision you make and each new thing you try is going to guide you in the right direction. Learning that something is absolutely not for you is just as valuable as finding something you love. So keep an open mind, stay honest with yourself, and experience as much as possible!
Best of luck.
Don’t get too hung up on not knowing what you want to do; many people don’t. I don’t think most seniors in high school know exactly what they want to do when they grow up, so you’re not alone. Many who think they know what they want to do end up changing it while in college, or after embarking on their chosen post-grad careers. So don’t sweat it too much!
If you’re going to college, try to pick one that has a lot of different majors and programs so you’re not limited to what you want to try. When you get there, keep an open mind and try different things. Join unique clubs, take classes that sound interesting, and learn as much as possible. Even if you’re not attending college, take various classes, join various associations, and learn new hobbies.
To help you figure out what you’re most interested in, you’re going to have to do some self-reflection. There are so many books, webinars, podcasts, articles, etc. out there that can help guide you. I know it can be frustrating to feel completely unsure about what you want to do in the future -- I’ve been there. Something that has helped me is to look at your life as a learning journey. Each decision you make and each new thing you try is going to guide you in the right direction. Learning that something is absolutely not for you is just as valuable as finding something you love. So keep an open mind, stay honest with yourself, and experience as much as possible!
Best of luck.
Hi Erin! First of all, thank you for the awesome advice you gave Salma above! The next steps you suggested are great! I had just one follow up question I wanted to ask since I myself am a college student still struggling to find my calling. In reading books, listening to podcasts, and joining clubs, is there any particular moment or experience in your life that helped you identify your passion?
Thank you so much in advance!
-David
David Ohta
COACH
Hi David, Nope there was never a singular, eureka moment. I started with a million ideas and slowly started narrowing them down. I identified what fulfills me the most in life (helping people) and that really helped guide me towards finding the perfect career. It took a while, but now that I know what I want to do it feels as though it was always there. This didn't happen until after college, so sometimes we need to try something that's not a perfect fit before we find what is. I hope this is helpful, let me know if I can offer additional help!
Erin Ford
That definitely answers my question. Thank you so much!
David Ohta
COACH
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Surendra’s Answer
Join clubs and visit career fairs. If you are totally unsure but OK with STEM, then I will suggest start your exploration with STEM.
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Simeon’s Answer
I would look at some of the fastest growing careers and fields and see if any of them appeal to you. You don't have to choose one of them, but it can give you a great starting point if nothing comes to mind. Also, don't discount the possibility of doing trade jobs like plumbing, welding, electrician, or HVAC as these careers offer a lot of opportunities as well.
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Arthur’s Answer
The best advice I can give you is never chase money, chase what makes you happy. If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. If you are truly doing what you love the money, happiness, fulfillment and everything else will fall into place. Follow your heart!!! It will tell you what to do.
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Clivin’s Answer
The best advise is to think of what hobbies you like to do with also thinking of what interest you. Once you have that, look up jobs pertaining to what you've discovered in yourself. Look up the requirements needed for that job and set a goal in place when you'd like to achieve it. Lastly, don't be afraid of mistakes and go after it.