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Ziair
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Brentwood, New York
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How can our careers help with our goals?
What can our careers do to better help our goals, like if we want to learn more about others things and get better education? #help #helping-others
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Madi T
Corporate Communications
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Hi Ziair, a career can be a very important part of how you achieve the goals that mean the most to you in your life. For example, if you want to help others, you may choose a career in nursing/care, a nonprofit organization that makes the world a better place, or even in retail, helping customers choose products that make their lives better. If you want to achieve financial security, you may choose a career that is likely to bring in a high income. If you want to learn , you may choose a career that helps you always learn new things, such as in technology or academia.
In my experience, choosing a career doesn't always happen at the age of 18, or 21, or 30 - it's something you create as you go, guided by what your goals are. When I was 21, I wanted to meet lots of people and work on exciting, big projects, so I took a job at a PR agency with big clients and lots of fancy events and parties, but the hours were very long and challenging. Now, I am saving for a house, so I wanted a job that offered better financial benefits.
The best advice I can offer, is think about what your strengths are and what makes you happy - helping people, learning, building with your hands, staying active, or anything else - and find a job that lets you do those things.
Best of luck!
In my experience, choosing a career doesn't always happen at the age of 18, or 21, or 30 - it's something you create as you go, guided by what your goals are. When I was 21, I wanted to meet lots of people and work on exciting, big projects, so I took a job at a PR agency with big clients and lots of fancy events and parties, but the hours were very long and challenging. Now, I am saving for a house, so I wanted a job that offered better financial benefits.
The best advice I can offer, is think about what your strengths are and what makes you happy - helping people, learning, building with your hands, staying active, or anything else - and find a job that lets you do those things.
Best of luck!
Jessica Ruggiero
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Hi Ziair! I would second Madi's answer. You spend some much time on your career, it's ideal if you can find one that aligns with your personal goals. Some companies offer the ability to continue your education on their dime. I'm currently pursing a master's degree being funded by my employer. Having a career is a great way to continue learning as you go through life and contribute to something bigger than yourself. Don't worry if your direction changes once (or multiple times) over the course of your career. It's never too late to make a switch or try something new.
Be open to any opportunity that comes your way, listening to what others have to offer before making a decision. I'm not saying you need to take every opportunity, but it's usually worth hearing what others have to say to make an informed decision about where you want to spend your time.
Hope this helps!
Jess
Be open to any opportunity that comes your way, listening to what others have to offer before making a decision. I'm not saying you need to take every opportunity, but it's usually worth hearing what others have to say to make an informed decision about where you want to spend your time.
Hope this helps!
Jess