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How do I move forward in a career choice I’m not so sure in anymore?
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Brandon’s Answer
I would suggest examining what about that career choice makes you not want to move forward with it. Examine the reasons to why you no longer want move forward with it. For example do you not want to pursue that career goal because their might be some complications with learning new concepts or perhaps you are no longer interested in that subject matter? Depending on your answer, there will be different methods to solve your problem.
Note that there are MANY people, including myself that has had changes in career choices part way through. It is not uncommon to see a college student switch majors in what they want to do. There are plenty of ways to think about switching up your career goals and many people you can ask such as on Career Village or perhaps talk to a school advisor. For me, I was originally a business major when I was in community college but as the classes progressed I gradually became more unsure about continuing education for that degree. After determining my own reasons why I did not want to pursue that degree (my reasoning was because I was never interested in the subject, I was only interested because that degree can make a decent amount of money among other reasons) I decided to switch to a liberal arts major since I enjoyed the more artistic side of literature. Now I graduated from university with a degree in Culture, Literature, and the Arts and I am happy with it.
When deciding on switching your career choice you need to make sure you have a reason why you want to switch. As long as you think it through and you are confident in your decision, everything will turn out great.
Note that there are MANY people, including myself that has had changes in career choices part way through. It is not uncommon to see a college student switch majors in what they want to do. There are plenty of ways to think about switching up your career goals and many people you can ask such as on Career Village or perhaps talk to a school advisor. For me, I was originally a business major when I was in community college but as the classes progressed I gradually became more unsure about continuing education for that degree. After determining my own reasons why I did not want to pursue that degree (my reasoning was because I was never interested in the subject, I was only interested because that degree can make a decent amount of money among other reasons) I decided to switch to a liberal arts major since I enjoyed the more artistic side of literature. Now I graduated from university with a degree in Culture, Literature, and the Arts and I am happy with it.
When deciding on switching your career choice you need to make sure you have a reason why you want to switch. As long as you think it through and you are confident in your decision, everything will turn out great.
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Kim’s Answer
Johnae,
Brandon is right, and without more specific info, it's not easy for us to guide you! The thing about careers is you can usually find a way to move from one to another, by finding the common element between the two. Suppose you became a medical assistant and would rather be in sales. You could go into medical supply sales, for example. So, you should be able to use the degree in many different areas. What is the degree, if I may ask?
However, if you don't want that degree, going forward with it could possibly result in bad grades, stress, illness, etc. It may be worth it to sit out a semester and do some real thinking on this. But, having said that, how are you supposed to know what you want to do if you've never tried it? That's like me asking if you like pizza, but you've never eaten pizza! I will also tell you that many people get jobs in areas totally outside their major. Sometimes it doesn't matter so much what you major in, as long as you have a degree. And, some jobs don't really require degrees.
It's easier to get your education while your young. It's easier to stay in school than to leave and come back. So, there are many variables here. If you'd like to share more info, we'll try to give you more specific guidance. Also, have you considered joining the military? They will test you to see what you would be good at, give you the training and education you need to be successful, and pay you while you are getting it! It's not a bad way to start out!
Brandon is right, and without more specific info, it's not easy for us to guide you! The thing about careers is you can usually find a way to move from one to another, by finding the common element between the two. Suppose you became a medical assistant and would rather be in sales. You could go into medical supply sales, for example. So, you should be able to use the degree in many different areas. What is the degree, if I may ask?
However, if you don't want that degree, going forward with it could possibly result in bad grades, stress, illness, etc. It may be worth it to sit out a semester and do some real thinking on this. But, having said that, how are you supposed to know what you want to do if you've never tried it? That's like me asking if you like pizza, but you've never eaten pizza! I will also tell you that many people get jobs in areas totally outside their major. Sometimes it doesn't matter so much what you major in, as long as you have a degree. And, some jobs don't really require degrees.
It's easier to get your education while your young. It's easier to stay in school than to leave and come back. So, there are many variables here. If you'd like to share more info, we'll try to give you more specific guidance. Also, have you considered joining the military? They will test you to see what you would be good at, give you the training and education you need to be successful, and pay you while you are getting it! It's not a bad way to start out!
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Vanessa Marie’s Answer
Hi Johnae!
It's completely normal to be feeling confused about your career path, especially as a student. I feel as though we often select a career path because we believe it is what we should be doing, or it is what others believe we should be doing career-wise. However, at the end of the day the most important aspect to remember is that YOU are the one that is going to be doing a specific job and it should be something you feel fulfilled/enjoy doing. What worked best for me when I was feeling a little like you are, was to make a list of all of the things in your life that you are passionate about, no matter how big or small. Whether that be: helping others, traveling, writing, reading, etc., simply start small by examining your strengths and passions. From there, I would explore opportunities within the industry that you are in that align with your passions and long-term goals. I hope this helped and I wish you the best of luck!
It's completely normal to be feeling confused about your career path, especially as a student. I feel as though we often select a career path because we believe it is what we should be doing, or it is what others believe we should be doing career-wise. However, at the end of the day the most important aspect to remember is that YOU are the one that is going to be doing a specific job and it should be something you feel fulfilled/enjoy doing. What worked best for me when I was feeling a little like you are, was to make a list of all of the things in your life that you are passionate about, no matter how big or small. Whether that be: helping others, traveling, writing, reading, etc., simply start small by examining your strengths and passions. From there, I would explore opportunities within the industry that you are in that align with your passions and long-term goals. I hope this helped and I wish you the best of luck!
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Ross’s Answer
Here are some steps from https://energyresourcing.com/blog/love-your-job/
Determine whether you want to leave your job or your boss.
Learn something new.
Ask for what you want.
Set new goals.
Change up your workspace.
Change what you can control.
Realize the impact you have on those around you.
Stop complaining and change your perspective.
Take a vacation.
Take advantage of all your benefits.
Start a side hustle.
Delegate to do more of what you love.
Dress with pride.
Have a conversation with a co-worker you don’t know very well.
Determine whether you want to leave your job or your boss.
Learn something new.
Ask for what you want.
Set new goals.
Change up your workspace.
Change what you can control.
Realize the impact you have on those around you.
Stop complaining and change your perspective.
Take a vacation.
Take advantage of all your benefits.
Start a side hustle.
Delegate to do more of what you love.
Dress with pride.
Have a conversation with a co-worker you don’t know very well.
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Rebecca’s Answer
You can start with subjects or hobbies that you are interested on. E.g. if you are interested in English, would you consider to an author or teacher, etc. Alternatively, if you are good at sports, would you consider to be an athlete, sports teacher or a coach, etc.
You can think about what like to do and have the interest in. Then, you can identify a few of interests and identify the careers that are relevant to interest. You can explore more what actual these careers do and whether you would like to do these careers in the future. At that time, you can probably shortlist a few careers that you would like to pursue. The next step is you can explore the colleges that offering courses relevant to these careers and determine their entry criteria.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
You can think about what like to do and have the interest in. Then, you can identify a few of interests and identify the careers that are relevant to interest. You can explore more what actual these careers do and whether you would like to do these careers in the future. At that time, you can probably shortlist a few careers that you would like to pursue. The next step is you can explore the colleges that offering courses relevant to these careers and determine their entry criteria.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thank you this was really helpful. ❤️
Johnae