I am a recently graduated senior of 2006 and stil undecided of college. I know I'm going since I was "conditioned" to. My parents want to be a nurse because "that's where the money is" but I want to do more.
I guess it's more of a idealistic vs. realistic living. What are your inputs? Be serious please.
2006-06-25 17:23:00 · 19 answers · asked by esther_r88 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Ok look, I was in your position and you HAVE to get the piece of paper first.
You should do what you LOVE, but you really do have to get a degree.
My answer is do what you LOVE, but you can't do it until you have a degree to fall back on.
Good luck!
2006-06-25 17:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by jen N 1 · 11⤊ 1⤋
A nurse is where the money is?! HAH! Not really. Try business, accounting, becoming a doctor, or becoming a lawyer. That's where the money is. You'll most likely end up wiping asses for the rest of your life and making a solid 40-50 grand tops. And with prices going up, that's not too great. I know friends whose parents make that and still struggle to keep up with bills.
As a sophomore in college myself, I have decided to major in both what I love (history) and in what I must do to make make a living (computer science which is fortunately also something I like). I hope to somehow combine the two in the future. I have been poor and have lived in poverty before and do not wish to relive the experience again. My parents certainly can't afford to support me all of my life and I'm not about to rely on some man. From my point of view, I would get a double major or a major and a minor. That way, if one option fails, you can always fall back on the other one.
2006-06-25 17:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do what makes you happy and what you truly want to do. You parents can give thier opinion but they are not the ones that will be living your life. Nursing is not the only job that brings in good money, there are so many other things out there. It's up to u on what you will be doing and trust me you will not decide this over night. you will probably have a few jobs before you determine what you want for a career. I am 24 and just graduated with my Bachelor's, i got it in business because no matter what you choose to do a business degree will be helpful.
I have had 4 jobs since i graduated high school and i barely have decided what i want as a career. I see it as long as the job/career makes me enough money to live comfortably and i enjoy doing it, then you can not go wrong. You do not want to end up in a job you hate for the rest of your life....what is good about that. You are the one who will be spending most of your time doing this for a living...making it something you enjoy.
hope this helps.
2006-06-25 17:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always be a nurse. Be what you want to be. If you've got the financial backing to go for it completely then do it! Your parents will love you no matter what, and being rich and unhappy is no life. If you don't have a lot of financial support, why not go to school for a certificate, say for and LPN. You can do it at a community college in two semesters. Then, when you're making a little money, you can reach for your dream!
Good luck! And, most importantly, NEVER GIVE UP!!
2006-06-25 17:29:34 · answer #4 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends on what you are interested in pursuing as a career. If you are interested in a field that is saturated (very few jobs available) or that you will have difficulties in "making ends meet", then you should listen to your parents. However, it is not good to be in a job that you hate or do not particularly enjoy for the next 30 + years of your life. There is also the option of trying a certain career for a few years and then retraining for another career. Do you want to take risks and try out different areas for careers or are you wanting the security of staying in the same career ? I love my job and look forward to it. I have a great amount of satisfaction from it. I am making less money than many of my friends, but I am much happier with my job than they are, and it affects my overall quality of life (less stress/anxiety about work).
2006-06-25 17:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by mmy2j&c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making money but being miserable is not so fun - doing what you like but making little money might be just a bit better. It's about being creative - take a good look at your skills and what you have to offer - also, take inventory of what you like to do - then brainstorm as to how these things may fit together. Nurses don't just work in hospitals - they can be found in schools, as teachers, workshop facilitators, business entrepreneurs, sales consultants, pharmaceutical workers, etc. - where do you want to be?
2006-06-25 17:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by jonjon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College is a good idea in my opinion no matter what you want to do. It's a great experience and it opens up many doors.
You should definitely do what you like. I first went to college on the pre-med track but after a year I changed my mind to learn web design. Sure, it's not as prestigious or lucrative, but I'll be able to live on the money and enjoy what I'm doing.
2006-06-25 17:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by ryan f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you love.
It's not money that matters.
If what you love is something that may difficult to live on (the arts for example), then also study a fall-back subject ... like teaching what you love ... or whatever else appeals to you, just so you can be financially secure when you have to be.
But don't waste your time and their money studying something that doesn't interest you. You will all regret it in the long run.
2006-06-25 19:39:30 · answer #8 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need to do what makes you happy and the most sense for you after all it is your life. If you have to go to Nursing School well lets just say its not too hard to FLUNK out then you can at least give your parents the Well I Tried Response.
2006-06-25 17:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by shadow_lion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!! Please, for you own mental health, DO WHAT YOU LOVE!!! Take it from me, I have sold countless portraits in pencil and color pencil ranging from $60-$100 (for an untrained artist that's not bad). Do you know what I'm doing right this minute? Sitting at a desk in a hotel waiting for someone to annoy the crap out of me. That's what. I would give anything (almost) to do what I love and make a living off of that. So I'm going to repeat my answer again for you:
Do what you love. Do it for your own mental health, because once you start down the dark path, forever with that mess dominate your destiny.
2006-06-25 17:30:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a nurse, your schedule will allow you to follow your dream career. You will probably be working 3 12 hour shifts one week and then 4 12 hour shifts the following week. My sister is a nurse and she is now following her passion.
Good luck.
2006-06-25 17:27:05 · answer #11 · answered by JustJake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋