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How should I pick a career path when so many careers interest me?

I’m a senior in high school at a small christian school. I am a CNA and have been interested in healthcare in the past. There are so many options in healthcare and it gets overwhelming trying to decide a definite career for my future. #healthcare #career-path #senior

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Jillian a professional career in healthcare is worthwhile for numerous reasons. First, the potential opportunities are extensive because the industry is growing rapidly and people in this field are in high demand, which provides job security and options. Second, a career in healthcare is a rewarding and fulfilling job because the individual is helping other people, and altruism is beneficial for health and well-being. Third, it provides financial security because many roles pay well for services, especially as one's skills and training increase. Fourth, healthcare professions are useful anywhere in the world, so one has the freedom to seek out opportunities wherever they desire to reside. Finally, healthcare professionals are consistently meeting and interacting with new people, which makes for an interesting, active, and exciting daily experience, which is desirable for those who enjoy social interaction and movement, as opposed to more isolating and immobile career options. So, if you're an individual who's interested in a financially secure career with numerous opportunities and potential for growth that allows you to engage with and help others, a healthcare profession may be a good choice.

Believe you can and you’re halfway there Jillian
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Jordan’s Answer

Some great answers already but my personal advice would be to follow your heart. If your interest lies in healthcare, continue down that path because you really never know where that path will lead. In my own personal experience, I've been with my company for 13 years and over that course of time, I've changed roles many times. Some I enjoyed more than others and all of that experience has helped me get to where I am today. Within healthcare, there are so many things that you can do; what you start with may very well not be where you end up. If your heart leads you in a certain direction, chances are it's the right one.
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Tonya’s Answer

Hello Jillian,
Choosing a career path can be difficult. The most important thing is to love what you do, then it won’t feel like work and you will get paid doing it. Remember, there are multiple layers to healthcare from direct patient care to healthcare payer organizations. As a manager at the largest healthcare insurance payor in the State of MI; I have found it rewarding. I get to assist member, which is my feel good part; without direct member contact. Insurance companies like Blue Cross, Kaiser, UnitedHealth, etc. all have care management programs that utilize nurses for telephonic patient care. Search your options, then search the pay grades. Is that the desired pay you are looking for? A career in healthcare will provide you with stability and security for decades to come.
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Kassim’s Answer

Choosing is tough! I've spent the last ~ 10 years in a health care organization across several roles (operations, strategy, technology leadership) and while it's demanding it can be very rewarding. The best advice I've ever received (and taken) was getting clear on your values to help you determine the type of work that would be most meaningful for you. Once you have your values clearly ID'd - overlaying the different role types against your values should be quite helpful as a guide.

Additionally, if there an opportunity to shadow someone in a role you are considering in the future, it's worth taking the opportunity to ask good questions about all aspects of the role (not just the glamourous stuff).

Finally - there is a lifestyle component to this answer. What kind of lifestyle do you want? (shift work, long hours on the nursing floor, hospital vs. senior living vs. admin, etc.)

Good luck! Education is never a bad thing and frankly, you don't need to stay in one field for your whole career.
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