You will do well at what you do best.
If you don't have a clue, your guidance office should have some kind of special test to determine your strengths. As a freshman, you have plenty of time. I didn't declare until I was a Junior and I still changed my major twice.

I ended up with a BS in Accounting and I never did any Accounting/Budget work after graduation.

 

as R-oul say's, thier should be a career services office that will provide a lot of good info in helping choosing a career. You can also talk to differnt teachers and offices and they can also help you out a lot.

The test would be like,

1) do you ever feel compelled to build a bird house?

271) does building a birdhouse have any interest to you?

 

There are few things in life as satisfying as being your own boss. If there is even a remote possibility that you could beg, borrow or steal the money to start your own business I would advise you to consider it.

A career in technology can be lucrative; but beware: Today's hot technology is tomorrow's BetaMax. Take it from your Uncle fonman. The funeral business is good, but unpleasant. Law school, medical school, engineering school; all lead to well-paid jobs, but you pay for the education forever. The trades aren't flashy, but they pay.

The reality is the fact that most jobs suck. If you can't do something you love at least do something that allows you the time to do the things you love.

Since you appear to be sincere I'll let you in on the big secret that us older guys found out the hard way.It doesn't matter what you do for a living. REALLY!! The only times in your life that it counts is when you are trying to impress a girl at a bar and/or (eventually)her parents in an effort to prove yourself worthy as a son-in-law; and at your 10th High School reunion. It does not count after the 10th because it is more impressive to have hair/teeth/decent body, or be alive for that matter.

 

Why do I feel like the three of us are fighting over this kid's soul?
It's just ridiculous!


Patrick, repeat after me, g..o..a..t..s.....g..o..a..t..s.....

 

I would agree with uncle flaf, hehe, on the self employeed thing. Growing up with a family that all own's thier own business it can be very rewarding but very taxing at the same time. It offers a great chance to do many things but it also requires a lot out of you and you can sacrifice many things while being self employeed. If you run a business right, you should be able to provide a good retirement plan and the posibility of retiring by the age of 50.

The career place should be able to offer some insight into the next career feilds. It used to be communications, but I feel as though that area is dying off somewhat. The good news with business, is that it is alway's in demand, but you have to seperate yourself cuz of the vast amounts of people going into the field.

As I have stated, I plan on getting an accounting degree, but really dont plan on being an accountant. I felt as though that degree offered the biggest insight into a business and hopefully it will provide enought info to run the family business in a rewarding manner.

 

I give up.

Your new career

 

as Raoul wasn't looking, I snaped a photo of him really quick. He might of heard me, but I went "baaa" , so I think i'm clear.

 

Here is one for the masses ... My wife spent 7 years going to Law school . She passed the BAR on her second try . When she graduated she was hyped . Low and behold her heart got the best of her . She could not see representing a thief or child molester . A personal thing . Now she is a Senior account associate at UPS for 10 years now great at her job but still gets no respect. Had the world by the nuts but couldn't stand the fuzzy parts.

My advice to anyone would be find out what three things you like to do the most. Pick the second or third thing and make it a career . Save the first one for a hobby.

I try to make it a habit to not give advice but you asked for it.

Follow your heart with a long term goal in mind and you should do very well .

YUCK!!! mushy stuff .

 

"My advice to anyone would be find out what three things you like to do the most. Pick the second or third thing and make it a career . Save the first one for a hobby." (canyonslicker)


Well said Canyonslicker, better advise cannot be found.

 

Easy...want to do it legit? Go into engineering, computer science or real estate...you can pretty much write your own ticket with these.

But..should all else fail..have no fear my son..you can always go into ****. Good pay, fun and REWARDING!

Hmm...now that I think about it, I kinda wish I would have said"Forget college...& Real Estate", & just rolled my white azzz to California to get me **** on! For a living!
Hmm..if I only had it to do all over again...wait a minute, I'm only 25...umm, I gotta go...

 

Good point.. I absoloutely LOVE workin on engines, thats my #1!, But i also like doing the collision type stuff, so I am going with Auto COllision as a career, i enjoy it actually. For all of you that don't know, i am 16, i go to a diff school each day(i'm a junior in HS) for an Auto Collision class, i have so far learned, dent straightning, auto body filler application, and Mig welding, and Oxyacetelyne cutting... I enjoy it very much....

 

hey what do you guys think about Real Estate? Ive often thought of that. Im from a town of 12,000, but im not far from columbia MO which is like 80,000, and theres plenty of job market there. What classes would i have to take or major in to be a broker? Im not very informed in this area.

 

Its different in every state green. Just call a local broker, they will tell you what you need. Some states require a 4 year degree in whatever..some a 4 year in real estate, some just make you take state liscensed classes and then pass a state bar exam.

 

Well, I always thought about being in the IT field. After having one IT related job and seeing how the market is, I'm not so sure anymore. Sure there is good money in it, but hardly no job security.
From what I hear is that there is money in real estate if you play the game right. My brother just started is own real estate (invenstments) co. He has a few properties setup but nothing big happening yet.
I agree that starting your own business is the best thing you can do for yourself. That is if you pick the right thing to do in the right market. Owning your own business puts a lot of stress on you and you rarely wind up doing the main interest part of the job. You wind up supervising, fixing mistakes, and doing paperwork.
I screwed up when I went to work and didn't go right into college after high school. Now I'm finding it hard to get back in, so another bit of advice is "DO NOT DROP OUT".
I'm not sure what I want to do or where I'm heading, but I have a feeling there's more people out there with the same problem.

What's the best type of small business to start these days? Chip tuner, JK, LOL?

 

Well, after reading through this thread, I discovered one line of truth......

flafonman said it right:

"The reality is the fact that most jobs suck"

I'm sure even Ron Jeremy has his bad days.
ok, maybe not, lol

Habibi's advice: Follow your heart grasshopper, and don't be an idealist too long.