How old were you when you when you finally figured out what career you want?
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I'm 21 and still don't have a clue. My mom is 49 and she still talks about what she wants to be when she grows up. Just keep going with the flow and eventually you'll figure it out.
395425
I think it's not so much that you don't know what you want to do, it's that you want to do too many things. I was told when I was in high school that the average person changes their career---not their job, their career--three times in their life, and that gifted kids change more often than that. That was more than twenty years ago, and it's even more true now.\n\nI had a friend who wanted to be an art major, but she couldn't afford the paints. Then she wanted to be a biology major, but ended up in political science instead. Even though she was a talented artist and could have been a scientist, she ended up being a high-ranking government official instead. Now she travels to Russia on an official government passport to help them keep track of their nuclear fuel. \n\nI have a BA in one subject, a master's in another, and a graduate certificate in a third. Come to think of it, I'm one research paper shy of a graduate certificate in a fourth subject. I should finish that one day. \n\nAnd I think it's safe to say I've had my fair share of career changes. There was a time in my life when my desire to expand my horizons drove my career decisions. Now, I'm at a time in my life where I want to be more settled and permanent. \n\nAt this time of your life, you shouldn't be trying to narrow yourself down to one career. You should be thinking about the top three, five, ten. I bet you'll find most of them need a college degree. \n\nAnd there are colleges for brilliant people who want to study everything. They're called liberal arts colleges, and most of the students in them take a long, long time to decide what to study. I changed my major three years after I graduated! I loved going to a liberal arts college and studying so many different subjects. You will, too.
530469
You should write a list of your interests and what you like to do. Then try to figure out what jobs you'd like to have in the future. Then check what qualifications you need for them. You can guess the rest.
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I am 25 .... \nI wonder on what criteria will you choose the best answer, I mean can there be the best answer in this case really?
342104
I recall a study done in the mid 90's that said the average person will have 6 different careers in their lifetime.  I'm on number 4 and I am 42.  \n\nIt's never too late to change your career
991942
Hi,\n\nWell, the good thing is that you are discovering this now while you're still pretty young.  Most people don't realize this until their too old to make a change.\n\nI had a very good experience with a career counselor but everyone is different.\n\nInformational interviews would be good for you to find out more about careers you may have interest in.  Or you can try this site my career counselor told me about:\n\nhttp://www.jobpodge.com\n\nIt's a site of real life job experiences.  It's people's first hand view of their jobs.  This could help in addition to informational interviews.  Hope this helps!
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I don't think there really is an 'age' to determine this. Everyone is different and has different ideals and dreams therefor requiring different life plans. For instance, if you want to become a professional baseball player or other athlete you must start playing the game at an early age and continue on so that your abilities are sharp. This may not take very much financial effort rather than physical effort. But in the longrun look what you acheive for your hard work. Professional athletes make it very well. This also holds true for musicians. The younger you begin the more talented you will be making it easier to provide a steady income later. If you want to be a financial whiz then you must go to an accredited college and after high school things will be different. It all depends on the lifestyle you want to lead as an adult. If you are happy to just get by but find true love then maybe high school is the end for you as was me. If you want to be a big success and have a house so large that you have to have gardeners, maids, etc. then college is definitely in your future and you better hit the books. If you are the athlete type probably college but not as seriously academically. So you see, it is all dependant on what you want your future to hold. Good luck!
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When did u figure that out?
573955
No, not at all. I am 39 and I hv changed career thrice and all the time with grand success. It is all on a person's judiciousness about time and money management.
445542
Don't worry about it! I have been a teacher for 3 years, but it took me until my mid 20s to decide that's what I wanted to do. In fact, I actually said many times that I did not want to teach! Turns out I was wrong.\n\nDon't decide on a career yet. First figure out your interests. Does reading interest you? Does math? Writing? Sports? Analyzing things? Think about what kinds of activities you enjoy. Then when it comes time to look at colleges in about 2 or 3 years, look for colleges that can help you cultivate your interests. When you figure out what you're interested in, then you can figure out what you want to do with your life.\n\nBut, at 14, this should be the least of your worries! It is far from too late. Enjoy being a teenager while you can!
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Everyone has a different motivation for their career choice.  I had wanted to be a nurse since I was 3 years old.  I only wavered once...in 11th grade, I considered being a pediatrician.  Lasted only a short time and I was back to the idea of being a nurse again...and I did become an R.N.
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I'm 24... I wish I can go back to being 16 - not because life was cool at 16 but so I can retake my GCSEs, do my A Levels and have gone to university already. By now I could be in the early stages of a prosperous career...\n\nNever mind! Its never too late I guess!!!
961586
Depends what you are into. I know I wish my kids 17 & 18 yrs old would got to www.careerbuilder.com and get a job!
530760
I am 74 and started a new career last year. They asked me how long I will be staying there and I said "at least till I am 80". I am charming. Don't know about the sexy but life is what you make it. I never feel my age and I work very hard at least 10 hours a day and I do go dancing with my grandson now and then. I had more fun in my life than my children. I feel bad about that. I went to dances with my mother when I was young and I had a blast. I did not know back then that you HAD to have THINGS. That made a big difference.
789461
wait...whats the rush? I'm 30 and i wish i was still one
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I hear you.  It's next to impossible to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life right off the bat when graduating from college.  The best advice I'd give is to make a list of a few careers you might want to try and talk to as many people in those professions as you can to find out what they are like.  Get your feet wet and try to intern at a company in that job.  If you like it, go for it.  If not, nothing lost.  You've done great to get your degree.  I've been in HR for 10 yrs and it's not easy, but very rewarding personally.  Good luck.
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Since I was 14, (I'm 20 now).  I have always wanted to be a writer.  I realize that it entails a lot of hard work but I am determined to succeed.