Career advice

[Lobo123]

Just curious. What career would you guys recommend? Something that'll keep me financially stable.

I need suggestions because I honestly don't know what to pick, the possibilities are endless! I'm really starting to feel the stress of becoming someone in life. Many say education is the way to go, others suggest going straight towards the workforce ( and then there is some money guru on Youtube saying I should take his online course to get money quickly (SCAM!) ).

I'm not joking when I say I'm completely lost. Kinda scary, honestly. I'm gearing more towards education at the moment. Any advice for a lost soul would be appreciated.

 

[cavemanrich]

Consider nursing. There is always a need for nurses. All depends if you like to work with people, and on peoples health concerns.
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[Alaskan]

Best idea is to try different things.

Volunteer at different places to get an idea of what you do well at.

Tell them that you will work for free of you can "shadow" them for a week.

Nursing is an excellent choice, for an idea as to what that would be like, call a local hospice place. Often they are looking for volunteers, and often they have at least a few job openings that require little experience or training.

There are also many different "grades" or levels in the nursing career. So, some require much less schooling than others.

If you aren't sure about all of the math and science needed in nursing, a career in sewage is always a great choice. People hate having to deal with poo... which means if you are willing to, you will be paid well and be in demand.

Again,if that interests you, look in your local yellow pages for a sewage repair company, or septic clean out company. Call them and ask if you can show up and help for free... so you can get an idea as to how it all works.

 

[Willawong Hill]

I started by thinking about what I didn't want to do and eliminating that (eg I'm no good at sales but some people love this). I'd also look at what subjects you enjoyed at school and look more into those areas. I think further education really depends on what you like. If you enjoyed school and learning new things then yes i think university/college is a great idea; however there's no point in this if you're only going as you think it's what you "should" do. I would definitely suggest acquiring skills, but this could be in a trade rather than a course. If you like education and teaching people new skills then go for that, the world always needs more teachers. Health care workers are always going to be needed as @cavemanrich says, and that's the area i'm in- i love it, but you have to enjoy biology and have a scientific mind as well as be caring towards other people (even when they're not at their best). Perhaps it's worth taking a quiz online about your a career that would suit you? Your personality really makes a difference, do you want a job working with the public/lots of other people or would you rather be working solo? All these questions can help you narrow down what you'd like to do.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Guess it depends - what are your interests? What drives you? What do you like and dislike? What could you see yourself doing and conversely, what could you never imagine yourself doing?

Money is nice but if that's all you're in for and hate your job you'll burn out on it.

Education is a good idea if you like learning about different things but it's not right for everyone. If you enjoy learning for the sake of learning (assuming it wouldn't put you into debt), or of course, if you have an area of study that would require a degree to be useful (i.e. doctor) then that's the route to take.

Also don't assume any decision you make now locks you into anything. Many people don't stick with one field of work forever. Like my hubby went back to college over 10 years after graduation, to get another degree in a different field of study.

 

[Lobo123]

Thanks for the response, everyone! I have considered nursing. Maybe I'll give my local hospital a call.

 

[littledog]

Health care is a field that will always be in demand and can't be sent overseas. There are all kinds of careers in health care to suit most people, not just doctors and nurses. There's medical coding and billing if you'd enjoy more technical or solitary work, there's also physical therapy, respiratory therapy, X-ray technician, testing samples in a lab, lots of other careers.

Many trades are in demand and can't be sent overseas either. @Alaskan suggested sewage, there are careers in that field that don't directly involve poop as well, such as water quality monitoring at a treatment plant. Plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians make a good living and will always be in demand as well. You might consider a trade in a newer field, such as wind or solar power. The technology is developing very quickly, so getting into one of these industries now and growing along with the latest technology could set you up for an interesting and lucrative career into the future.

If you train for a trade, you are not tied there forever. Just as a rough example, say you become a plumber, do that for 10 years, then decide it doesn't fit your lifestyle any more. You could then go work for a company that designs and manufactures plumbing supplies, who is looking for people who know the field to help them design or sell things.

The main thing is to get some kind of training or education, it doesn't have to be an expensive university degree, just a certified program that gives you knowledge and skills that employers are trying to find. Going into the workforce full time right after high school often worked for previous generations, but it's not a good way to prepare for a stable future in the world we live in today, unfortunately.

 

[konstantinakos]

Originally Posted by ErwinMiden

I'm hesitating between these three: Poultry Production online course, Poultry Husbandry or Husbandry & Management. If I choose the latter, I will need to domyassignment on business and management too. But I'm not enjoying these aspects very much. What should I choose?

Hello,

I can assure you that any path you take will make you happy, only if you really like the job and the things you're doing every day.
I enjoyed my study years immensely. My thesis project was on antibody engineering and biomedical models in laying hen. And since 2012 I've been working at the Department of Animal Science as a poultry science professor.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Nursing and many healthcare field are excellent choices. Some fields require extensive studying though.
If I could go back in time, rather than wasting my time in pursuing a education in Fashion Design. I wish I opted for Pharmacist or study infectious disease.

It is super important to find out what interest you and think about what type of career can you handle and expecting.

 

[timothdum]

A friend of mine went through a similar phase, exploring different paths, and found that looking into career resources helped him narrow down options based on his interests and strengths.