I'm in my senior year of high school. I've pretty much chosen a university, but I'm really confused about what career to pick. I have so many different interests and I would major in everything in college if I could.
My career options include: veterinarian, writer, illustrator, special ed teacher, speech pathologist, graphic designer, something with films, book editor, journalist, publisher, owning a bakery, and a lot of other things. So lots of choices lol. My number one choice would be a wildlife rehabilitator, but they make little, if any, money, since it's usually voluntary work, and money is a factor for me.
I know that I still have time to change my career, but I don't want to waste money on a year or two of college and then decide to switch majors and have to go to school longer. And I don't want to graduate and then realize I hate my job.
I've taken all kinds of career aptitude tests, but they never help. My guidance counselor had no real advice either. I've done a bit of job shadowing, and after every one I thought, "This is the job for me" and then I'd change my mind after the next one. Every day I choose a new career and I can't make a decision.
Any advice is much appreciated.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Job Searches? alexus21 answered Sunday April 15 2012, 2:06 am: I know how you feel. I'm pretty sure u can put your mind into anything you wanna be. Just think about it really hard what do you love the most? Think of something that makes you happy and if you come to realize that u don't want that have a plan be I know it isn't eazy I'm still stuck to what ever iy is I'm pretty sure you will figure it out soon I hope that this has sorta helped you . Ps. List all the things you like to do like what's your favorite hobby . See what job career fits most into a career good luck! [ alexus21's advice column | Ask alexus21 A Question ]
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