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What made you pick what you chose and why

When did you know what you wanted to do in life? How did you know what you wanted to do and what made you fall in love with it? I don’t know what else to add to this question.

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Diana’s Answer

In High School I had an aptitude for Math/Science and problem solving. I also knew that I wanted to look for a career that I would able to hopefully find a job outside of college with just a bachelor's degree that paid well. I lucked out because I really love my career, and it turned out that later in life one thing that would become important to me is the ability to work remotely, and with flexible hours so I can achieve work-life balance with a family and my field of Computer Engineering aligns really well with that. What I would do is take some time imagining the life you want to live in the future. Do you want to travel, go into an office, or work from home? Do you want a typical 9-5 schedule, or something with more flexibility? What type of lifestyle are you looking for, and what type of careers can afford that? Someday would you want to have the ability to scale back and work part-time, or less hours? Do you want to live in a certain City/State? All of these questions might help you narrow down what type of career or job you are looking for, and then when you know, you can look on LinkedIn or places that have job postings and look to see what type of applicants are they looking for? What types of educational backgrounds do those jobs have? Hopefully this helps :)
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Elvis’s Answer

I am not a Woman. I grew up with 3 sisters and my mother. I am always an advocate for the empowerment and success of women.

I just wanted to share my perspective, if you will have it.

I started as a technologist, then become a network engineer, then digital forensics engineer, and finally landed as an Instructional Designer. Even as a designer, I have jumped from eLearning Developer to Senior ISD and have moved to be more a more strategic thinker.

My point, I am still learning to love my career. I kind of fell into it after experiencing terrible training. It was not my first choice, but I am glad I chose it.

I did not know what I wanted to do, I wanted to be a game developer or designer. And that was totally okay, as I look back. I realized video games and stories was just a passion and fun for me, but it wasn't what I wanted to do to make money.

I did a lot of research on careers I was interested in and landed on Technology support when I was younger, as it was my strongest skill. So I went to college for Computer engineering, I did not enjoy the math or professors and I learned very quickly that this wasn't for me and pivoted to Network engineering. Then I looked up the career path and realized that the brand of network engineering I chose was not how I wanted to live. So, I moved to Computer Forensics, while it was fun there was a side I did not enjoy, like being a litigation expert or joining government. After working through the worst training, I ever experienced, I realized I have always taught technology, I always guided people on how to do something or gain support. So, I landed on my current career as an Instructional Designer for Adults / Adult Education.

Elvis recommends the following next steps:

Research, it sounds annoying but research what your interested in and how you want to earn money.
Take it one step at a time, for the first year of college focus on core classes for your degree and explore your career interests.
make sure by the end of your 2nd year of college you grasp what you want to do and have made your pivot to the right educational track.
Do not wait, stay on top of what's next and make a plan. Do not just take a path because someone tells you do your own research and ask why.
Ask Why often.
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Hunter’s Answer

Great question! Even after nearly ten years in my profession, I continue to discover what truly excites me. During my school days, I excelled in math and took pleasure in solving puzzles and brain teasers, which led me to pursue accounting. This major suited me well, and I eventually obtained my master's in science of accounting, followed by my CPA license. I found it fascinating how all aspects of financial accounting are interconnected, with changes in one area impacting others. Each day presents new challenges for me to tackle.

Initially, I began my journey in audit services but gradually transitioned into a consulting role within fields that piqued my interest. This shift required time and exploration, as I sought experiences that both challenged and invigorated me, while avoiding those that felt burdensome. Remember, a career is an ongoing journey, and there are always opportunities to shift roles towards something more enjoyable. All you need to do is identify a field that captures your interest and aligns with your skills and seize the opportunities that energize you as they emerge.
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Yang (Stella)’s Answer

I'm still discovering it! We have a shared aspect of our backgrounds - even as a CPA working in public accounting, I'm dedicating my personal time to a computer science program at Upenn. I've found a strong interest in technology and coding, and I see how these amazing innovations can significantly impact our lives! My goal is to combine my accounting and programming skills to make a positive difference in the future. I believe that your current pursuits don't necessarily "define" you or represent your ultimate passion. My advice is to keep trying, explore new things, and find your answers through that journey.
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Lance’s Answer

How did you know what you wanted to do and what made you fall in love with it? I started taking computer classes in high school. This was in the 80s before everyone had computers at home (or in our pockets), so this was my first exposure. While taking a Basic programming class, I noticed that is all I started thinking about during the school day. So even in other classes, I was thinking about the class. Thus it was an easy decision.

If you love what you do for work, then you won't work a day in your life.

Why I fell in love with it?
1) It was easy for me
2) I was good at it
3) Being introverted at the time, I think I liked it because I was able to create something and control something.
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Amanda’s Answer

I wanted to make a difference in fields that I had needed a difference for me when I was a kid. I originally planned on becoming a surgeon as I had a lot of medical issues. In college I found that I wasn't going to enjoy the path to becoming a surgeon, but remembered that I wouldn't have made it anywhere without my teachers in high school. I wanted to enjoy my career and enjoy the path it would take me to get there. This is what had me change my major from Bio-chemistry/pre-med to math education. I pursued my degree and finally finished it with a few detours and found that due to disability I couldn't teach so I've since taken my math skills and am working in accounting. Find something you enjoy and you will never work a day in your life.
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Jason’s Answer

Initially I chose business because I learned that most people that major in it don’t have a hard time finding a job, college is a huge investment and an employment outcome was important to me. What I love about business is that as someone that had no clue what I really wanted to do business was vast enough that I could explore my different interests. Every company is a business. From hospitals, to tech companies, to government agencies. My degree can get me into pretty much any field in some capacity. It was through college that I took a business technology class and learned that I also had a passion for technology. And i was able to take some courses related to technology a little bit of coding and website design and eventually work at a technology company where I get to combine my passion for business and technology together. I’ve now completed a masters degree in both business and technology and i love that i get to be around and work with both of my passions everyday.
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