Get set.
Make a decision on what you are going to do with your life. Go!
That's how I felt at times when it came to choosing a major and a future career for myself. Since junior year of high school and with each passing school year at FAU, I feel like I'm in some sort of rush to make these decisions.
My parents don't make it any better. When they are talking to their friends, this is how the conversation goes:
Bragger: So this is your oldest daughter, what's her major? What is she going to do with her life?
Disappointed parent(s): ...we don't...well actually, she doesn't...she likes to write and read.
Me: Yes mom. I am very literate.
Then the friend would mention he or she has a son/daughter/niece/nephew/cat that is going to be graduating with honors and has jobs for as soon as the graduation ceremony is over.
[My parents love me just the way I am… My parents love me just the way I am… My parents love me just the way I am…]
When you're trying to decide your future life goals, keep in mind that whatever it is you decide, don't do it for your parents, family, and/or pets. Do it for yourself. In the end, you're the person living your life and not them. Besides, the people who care most about you like your family and friends, they ultimately want you to be happy.
Also not everyone immediately knows what they want to do with themselves, so you shouldn't feel rushed into finding your calling in life, it’s very normal to not know yet.
There are a lot of many different factors to consider when it comes to choosing a specific field to major in. Amongst those things is whether or not that particular career will offer financial rewards and create stability.
In other words, are you gonna BANK?
However, money shouldn't be your only motivation. This may sound cliché, but money doesn't buy permanent happiness. (Well...) (<- I'm kidding.) The point of higher learning is to take whatever it is that you have a passion for, are really good at or seriously take an interest in, and enhance your skills and/or knowledge. Even though I felt pressured, rushed and completely stressed, I didn't jump in and just grab whatever to fill a blank space just because everyone else had filled theirs. With all that being said, don't stress, take it a day at a time and everything will fall into place. Perhaps sometimes things just don't happen or are realized until they are supposed to.
Make a decision on what you are going to do with your life. Go!
That's how I felt at times when it came to choosing a major and a future career for myself. Since junior year of high school and with each passing school year at FAU, I feel like I'm in some sort of rush to make these decisions.
My parents don't make it any better. When they are talking to their friends, this is how the conversation goes:
Bragger: So this is your oldest daughter, what's her major? What is she going to do with her life?
Disappointed parent(s): ...we don't...well actually, she doesn't...she likes to write and read.
Me: Yes mom. I am very literate.
Then the friend would mention he or she has a son/daughter/niece/nephew/cat that is going to be graduating with honors and has jobs for as soon as the graduation ceremony is over.
[My parents love me just the way I am… My parents love me just the way I am… My parents love me just the way I am…]
When you're trying to decide your future life goals, keep in mind that whatever it is you decide, don't do it for your parents, family, and/or pets. Do it for yourself. In the end, you're the person living your life and not them. Besides, the people who care most about you like your family and friends, they ultimately want you to be happy.
Also not everyone immediately knows what they want to do with themselves, so you shouldn't feel rushed into finding your calling in life, it’s very normal to not know yet.
There are a lot of many different factors to consider when it comes to choosing a specific field to major in. Amongst those things is whether or not that particular career will offer financial rewards and create stability.
In other words, are you gonna BANK?
However, money shouldn't be your only motivation. This may sound cliché, but money doesn't buy permanent happiness. (Well...) (<- I'm kidding.) The point of higher learning is to take whatever it is that you have a passion for, are really good at or seriously take an interest in, and enhance your skills and/or knowledge. Even though I felt pressured, rushed and completely stressed, I didn't jump in and just grab whatever to fill a blank space just because everyone else had filled theirs. With all that being said, don't stress, take it a day at a time and everything will fall into place. Perhaps sometimes things just don't happen or are realized until they are supposed to.
