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Milan
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How do you decide between two jobs which are complete opposites?
I'm very into photography and the thrill of taking pictures but; I also am very into helping people mentally because I know it's hard to get support. I'm very good at photography and I'm currently doing it in school, I'm in high school. I'm also a very emotional person and I've always struggled mentally so I've always wanted to give everyone the mental support I've never gotten.
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Hwal Lee
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Milan,
I feel like I've been in your shoes, perhaps as a teenager, when I found it difficult to have to choose between a career in creative arts and a helping profession. What I didn't know back then, and which no one at the time told me, is that I didn't need to give up on one passion in favour of another. Now, in my case, I've clearly chosen a career in medicine/a helping profession for my full-time, paid career. At the same time, I've been able to use my creativity in several different ways over time, which fulfills my need for creativity, without worries about or concern for financial reward. Some examples include writing articles for publication and designing and implementing community outreach and education projects. So in your case, you could pursue both photography and a career in mental health, by making one a paid career and the other a passion that generates little to no financial gain but could be hugely fulfilling.
I was a registered mental health counsellor in Australia before practicing medicine in the US as a PA, so let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with.
Good luck!
Hwal
I feel like I've been in your shoes, perhaps as a teenager, when I found it difficult to have to choose between a career in creative arts and a helping profession. What I didn't know back then, and which no one at the time told me, is that I didn't need to give up on one passion in favour of another. Now, in my case, I've clearly chosen a career in medicine/a helping profession for my full-time, paid career. At the same time, I've been able to use my creativity in several different ways over time, which fulfills my need for creativity, without worries about or concern for financial reward. Some examples include writing articles for publication and designing and implementing community outreach and education projects. So in your case, you could pursue both photography and a career in mental health, by making one a paid career and the other a passion that generates little to no financial gain but could be hugely fulfilling.
I was a registered mental health counsellor in Australia before practicing medicine in the US as a PA, so let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with.
Good luck!
Hwal
Thank you so much, this really helps me know there were other people with the same struggles. I think right now I'm definitely leaning toward the more medical side of things because of the pay and because it just seems better for me. I might end up doing something on the side. It is a little early to be deciding this but I've always been worried about not knowing what I'm doing with my education and learning things that won't aid me in my career choice for the future.
Milan
You're very welcome, Milan. And I definitely hear you. I think it's important and helpful to be purposeful about your education. I'm a practical learner, especially now that I'm at a certain stage of life and career, so if I'm going to invest time, tuition, and effort over months and years into an academic/training program, I want to make sure that it either adds substantial value to my current career or sets me up for success in a different one. I would be curious to see where you go from here, Milan.
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Mark Moseley
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First of all I think that we are entering a time where income is going to be irrelevant. We are about to enter a Golden Age where all of your basic needs will be provided for.
I could be wrong but I don't think I am. In any case please take my advice with a grain of salt.
The answer to your question is to combine your two interests. How? I don't know. Find some mentors. Talk to everyone you know. Be open to anything. Volunteer your time. Make progress every single day. Dreams come true with time and effort.
I could be wrong but I don't think I am. In any case please take my advice with a grain of salt.
The answer to your question is to combine your two interests. How? I don't know. Find some mentors. Talk to everyone you know. Be open to anything. Volunteer your time. Make progress every single day. Dreams come true with time and effort.
I am really grateful you took the time to answer this question.
Milan
Hey Mark, this is a very interesting perspective. Do you have any sources to support the emergence of the Golden Age?
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Carrie Schmid
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Hi Milan, a creative outlet is its own reward! I think you have a great plan to both help people and do what makes you happy.
Mark Moseley
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I am a Greek Orthodox Christian, just like Tom Hanks. I am just laity. I speak only for myself.
I believe that the events in Israel are inevitably pulling all of us into a Theocracy.
That's a Golden Age for some Christians. But not all.
I believe that the events in Israel are inevitably pulling all of us into a Theocracy.
That's a Golden Age for some Christians. But not all.