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10-25-2010, 12:10 PM
For me it was, and still is a "cross the street to see by yourself" kinda of experience.
I started for a year, after College, as an Internet Caffe Administrator/IT Support, but the truth is my degree was Tehnical, far away from IT. 2 years after that, I was a local supermarket Administrator and IT hardware/software Suport. Now, I'm currently at Mid-Level to Senior-Lvl Financial Analyst, at one of the biggest retail companies in home appliances domain in my country. During this, I followed 3 years of University, but the Degree in Business Science wasn't really what i wanted in my life, so I left it, one week before the end. Next comes a University in Belgium (in 2 years), for me to become a medical assistant, in Radiology/RMN department. Thats something that will suit best both of my dreams, one the PC analysis, the second, the human helping part. It doesn't mather how big or small youre dreams are, you should at least try to follow them, until it's not too late. After the time passes, if you will not try, you will become bitter, bored by your work place and life and all the time asking yourself "Why didn't i tried to follow my dreams." . PS: In my College degree diploma, it writes "Plummer Tehnician", but still, that didn't stop me from doing what I dreamed of, and neither to both my sisters, which are now medical assistants (one in work, one in the second year of University and working during study). "Manganese? Is that manga language?" - lol? 
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10-25-2010, 07:06 PM
hmm ya i am on that journey myself i keep on changing my mind the other day i thought special effects w/makeup 15 minutes later it was pharmacy technician. so i guess the tyical advice micgiggy would be to keep on exploring different subjects especially the ones that u are loving
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10-26-2010, 05:02 AM
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I have read a lot of good posts but while you take their advice remember there are 50 year olds who jokingly (though there is a little bit of truth in every "im just kidding") say "I'm still trying to figure out what i want to do when I grow up." There is a great saying .. "It took me 20 years to become an overnight success." For me personally, I work in sales and 3d design...so basically I golf and BS a lot. Took a year off after highschool...went to college...took a year off...went back & graduated with a degree in communication..went for a degree in computer animation..came back and fooled around at a pizza joint....worked at a jewelry store...fell into a sales career where I can use my 3d skills which help make me very unique in this position. Is this the typical path? Well...it's more typical than you think..people bump and bounce around trying to figure out where they fit in but while doing so still follow your passions. Don't let anyone tell you what "most" people do or how "most" people live or you'll end up like "most" people and we all know how most people feel about..most people. (being a little facetious here but I do have a deep conviction about comparing yourself to people...this will only negatively affect you.) Well..hope this leads you down the path of destruction that I'm hoping so you can join us "adults" who 'claim' to know where we're going but still are trying to find our way.  A superior psychology, mastery of self, and a clean arse are the keys to happiness.
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10-26-2010, 01:42 PM
Thank you everyone. I see that finsing a career isnt easy. Nyororin You said exacley what my family told me. I need something to fall back on in case it dosnt work but thats what frustrated me becasue i dont like many things. like they kept saying "how about being a doctor? or in business like your mom? or a massage therapist? hopw about a nurse~!" But i just dont like that stuff and thats what got me down . But i see your points in the life section. Yes i do need to find something that i can live off of but i also should follow my dreams. This is what you guys are sayin right?
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10-26-2010, 10:59 PM
Currently, I'm looking towards a career either in the Military, Linguistics, Psychology, or Art. In my case, I haven't quite yet singled out the exact path I would opt to take. Though, I'm constantly considering each aspect as I continue to study. I've been told it's inevitably a trial-and-error process.
If you have a dream, follow it. But, as others may have already said, do so wisely. Expect the occassional bump in life; have some form of plan. Do research and invest your efforts into accomplishing it, but also allow yourself to be exposed to different ideas. There's a lot to do in the world, and there may be something you might enjoy that you haven't discovered yet. On a different note: I have to say... I was very lazy and arrogant in High School. Prior to becoming a freshman, I was an honor student -- I was recognized as a "gifted" student. And if it sounds like I'm bragging, I'm not. In fact, it's one of the greatest shames of my life; one of my greatest regrets. I have virtually nothing to show for it all... primarily because I let it get to my head. I had dreams and goals... but, I took things for granted: my luck, my support, my time... Especially, my time. When you're younger, you could always hear people talking about wanting to do High School over for reasons most often related to a lack of effort or particular wisdom. I used to think they were just lecturing, talking out of their as**s (excuse me)... but in, retrospect, I realize many of them may have genuinely meant it, regardless of how humorously they may have expressed it -- almost as though they've already come to accept it. And, it's funny... as it seems, it's more difficult to realize all this when you're younger, when it's the most crucial. I've come to the basic belief that, in general society (note 'general'), screwing up in High School, in some form or another, is required for many of us to learn to better appreciate life. Yet another paradox, no doubt. ... I realize I'm lecturing ~ and it is a generic lecture ~ but it's true... and it's worth a shot spouting it if there's a possibility you'll be capable of comprehending it. I understand, I'm not the oldest, wisest, smartest, most experienced individual here... but, whatever the case, I'm inclined to believe my years of living, for what they're worth, haven't passed bearing no fruits. The point is, school has the potential to change your life for the better -- never for the worst. For High School, that's roughly 4 years out of the approximate 60 you'd hope to live. Those 4 years immediately could seem like a burden, but they do play a significant role in determining your future. Take advantage of them. Nurture your skills, even if they may not appeal to your specific interests. If you continue to do that modestly, I doubt anything but good would come of it. And, when the time comes that you're prepared to pursue a specific career, you'd be in a favorable enough position to do so gracefully.
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10-29-2010, 04:50 AM
You're either growing or your dieing.
You make a mistake just learn from it and move on. The only mistake in life is not learning from your mistakes! I always like this upbeat message: "In a hundred years we're all going to be dead and nobody will ever know we existed and even if they did..they won't care because they are too busy living their own life..so don't worry so much!" Don't beat yourselves up too much..those are called ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) so as soon as you start realizing you have an ANT infestation ..develop an ant eater to eat those negative thoughts. Here is a link about "ANTs" and yes .. this is a REAL term! Cognitive Distortions - What Are Cognitive Distortions? My ant eaters are ladies, pubs, massuses, dance clubs, fine establishments that serve drinks, craigslist..massage section...works like a charm. A superior psychology, mastery of self, and a clean arse are the keys to happiness.
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10-29-2010, 03:17 PM
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10-29-2010, 09:59 PM
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You wanted to draw manga, yes? Think about how you could get a job drawing manga. Is it possible to get a job like that, and if possible, are you actually able to do it (ex. it's possible to be a famous movie star, but the chances of it happening are one in a million)? Do you just like doing it for fun, or do you actually have the ability to do it on a schedule, working with other people, and making money for it? Just because you like doing something doesn't mean you can automatically switch that hobby/interest into a job or career. Some things are best left as an interest. Also, you're in high school, it's normal to not have a specific idea for your future career. Don't rush it and end up married to a career that you really didn't think through, let it come naturally.
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10-30-2010, 03:30 AM
Okay so pockymepink made a good point and ants sound like a good idea for me. But somethin came up. See my mom told me about working as a translater in a gov branch ( army, navy, etc) where you get to learn many languages and travel . But your also helping one of these branches and those are two things i really like, which is learning another language and traveling. So what do you guys think?? Oh also ive been getting emails amout east asian language studies from colleges.
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10-30-2010, 10:24 PM
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If it appeals to you, you may want to seriously consider it. It definitely sounds like a respectable job, in my opinion (In fact, it's something I've considered myself). Just make sure you're familiar with the realities that come with the career... being a translator, especially within the military aspect. Realize, among other things, you may not go where you'd like to go, and you may have to say things you may not want to say. These are just possibilities, of course, and they may not necessarily be the case, but if you're willing to accept these circumstances, I think there's a good chance you could enjoy the job. Do some research.
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