Indecisive thoughts

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Nemo, Jul 1, 2019.

  1. My entire life I've been indecisive about what career path I want to pursue. The problem is that I'm interested in everything. Here's a list of things I've thought about pursuing in random order:

    • Firefighting
    • Airforce Pilot
    • Police Woman
    • Lawyer
    • Judge
    • Environmental Specialists
    • Wildlife Rescue
    • Youtuber/Vlogger
    • Professional Gamer
    • Shoemaker
    • Artist
    • Singer/Songwriter
    • Music Producer
    • Videographer
    • News Anchor
    • Actor
    • Nurse/Doctor/Surgeon
    • Math/History/English Teacher
    • School Principal
    • The President
    • Cosmetologist
    • Mailman
    • Dog Trainer
    • Animal Rehabilitation Specialist
    • Rated-R Actor (wink wonk)
    • Stripper
    • Etc.
    Basically, you name it, I wanted to be it at some point. My question is this: How did you get to the career path you're in today and why did you choose it?
     
  2. if you're uncertain.. try thinking or listing down ur skills, passion, payout, etc..

    if you really can't decide by then.. be a stripper for easy money 👍 but remember that u should have a hot, nice face and amazing dancing skills for this.. oh dont be pressured 😂
     
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  3. be wise in choosing too. remember that it is your life and future you are deciding..
     
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  4. Just be like me and choose a job that you hate.
     
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  5. You have the worst advice
     
  6. Well, I like my job
     
  7. That’s some solid advice. It’s hard choosing a career path but by breaking things down you make it easier for yourself. Like Jaey said, make a list of skills, and then make a list of skills for the jobs you desire. See which jobs are similar to your skill set and narrow it down from there. Get some work experience for those jobs and see if you genuinely enjoy them.

    Ultimately it’s what you’re passionate about and if you don’t try them out you’ll never know what it’s actually like.

    That’s what I did and discovered my passion for medicine. I love the application of human biology and helping others.
     
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  8. Personally, I always liked the idea of working with people and helping.

    So initially I tried volunteering at a hospital, but I found it to be too morbid for my taste.

    Eventually after working at a summer camp, I realized how much I enjoyed my time there and I eventually settled on teaching.
     
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  9. Respect.
     
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  10. well, sorry for trying to help 😑
     
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  11. I actually think what Jaey was saying is very important!

    There’s no rush in deciding what to do with your life. And despite what others might tell you it really is your decision.

    And this might not “help”, because of course it’s much easier to have someone tell you what’s best, but you’ll end up much happier if you can decide yourself.
     
  12. 👀 interesting... Im curious with the answers here lol since im a student myself I'm not going to give advice i can't 😂
     
  13. The way I found out what I wanted to do was find the one that makes me the most happiest.
    If you are doing something you love it won’t feel like a chore.
    I am greatly in love with animals so I chose my degree based on that.
    It’s going well because I enjoy learning about and with them.
    Also before school... I factually know a lot about animals more than any subject...
    So to sum it up do something you are good at & love ❤️
     
  14. Lol, reminds me of myself. I want to experience and do everything. It can be hard to choose. Ultimately, I ended up going to college for Anthropology because it allowed me to study a wide variety of things. But then life did what life does and took me down a different path. I started a job for money, ending up being really good at it and staying with it. I didn't love it, but it allowed and encouraged me to study wine and eventually move into my current position in wine sales.

    I say don't feel pressured to choose something with the thought that it is all you will ever do. Try things out, don't be afraid to fail, and be open to something that's not even on that list. You may fall in love with something totally different.
     
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  15. I wanted to do a job that I felt did the world the most good for my abilities and knowledge.
     
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  16. Study them all. 😂
     
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  17. Oh god that's a lot of careers.

    I started my job not realizing just how much it spoke to me and my values.

    I hated my old job and needed a change, i knew quite a few people at the company I'm at now and it's been great. I like that i have a chance to help people with literally the one thing everyone stresses about and hope to make a small difference in peoples lives
     
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  18. Can't break down any skills when I'm interested in everything and feel like I fit in all career paths
     
  19. Jaey didn't say that at all. They said to remember my choice effects the rest of my life. Also, "No pressure" when there's tons. What you are saying though is exactly what I'm trying to live by. I continue to tell myself there's no rush and hopefully that helps ease the anxiety I have with choosing one.
     
  20. What are you studying?