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What job did you want when you were younger
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Shane’s Answer
I wanted to be a doctor. I liked the idea of helping people combined with science. Then I discovered computers and got lost in the joys of software development and hardware hacking. Then I wanted to earn some money so took a job in a big-box store selling computers and peripherals. Then I went to college and settled on IT as a career path. And worked in bars and restaurants to fund school.
The learning from all of this is sometimes you do what you need to do, sometimes you get to do what you want to do and ideally you find a way to combine all of that. I took my software degree and started in the Pharma Industry working in the Research function. I leveraged those skills to become a project manager, moved to HR because I still wanted to help people, eventually started working with the medical team to close the loop on my childhood career dreams. There I could combine my IT background, love of science and knowledge of the industry, working with Physicians, Health Care Practitioners and Scientists on a daily basis.
And now I work for a tech company because I still love IT.
There is probably not one path to your dream job. The world moves, the opportunities change - try to find a way to combine your passions and push yourself to grow
The learning from all of this is sometimes you do what you need to do, sometimes you get to do what you want to do and ideally you find a way to combine all of that. I took my software degree and started in the Pharma Industry working in the Research function. I leveraged those skills to become a project manager, moved to HR because I still wanted to help people, eventually started working with the medical team to close the loop on my childhood career dreams. There I could combine my IT background, love of science and knowledge of the industry, working with Physicians, Health Care Practitioners and Scientists on a daily basis.
And now I work for a tech company because I still love IT.
There is probably not one path to your dream job. The world moves, the opportunities change - try to find a way to combine your passions and push yourself to grow
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Kellie’s Answer
When I was in high school I was really good at math. I struggled to see what my path might be here and eventually landed on accounting in college. I started my career here but soon learned that while I excelled at numbers, it really wasn't my passion. I started to make connections with other business functions and realized just how much I loved the marketing side of the business and through volunteering for special projects, etc I was able to make a shift. I am very grateful for my background in numbers - it is a huge asset but I encourage everyone to be open to new experiences, even if you don't have the training. You may land in a space you never considered!
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Alexis’s Answer
When I was young I wanted to be a dermatologist! I have eczema and it was my dream to help others fix their skin so they never had to feel insecure the way I did. As I got older I realized that my reasoning for wanting that job was noble I actually didn't have any interest at all in learning science and taking the time it would take to become a doctor. I am however grateful for the dermatologists that help keep our skin flawless and glowing.
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Georgina’s Answer
Hello Athena,
I think you probably already have some sense of what your career interests are. Always go with your first desire and you can’t go wrong. As for me, early on I always wanted to be a psychologist, Well as it turned out I wasn’t too far off since I got my certifications and M.S. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Heath Counseling.
Hope this advice helps !
I think you probably already have some sense of what your career interests are. Always go with your first desire and you can’t go wrong. As for me, early on I always wanted to be a psychologist, Well as it turned out I wasn’t too far off since I got my certifications and M.S. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Mental Heath Counseling.
Hope this advice helps !