How did you decide what to do with your life?

Question

How did -you- decide what career to choose or what path in Life to take?

I just want some opinions.

Answer 1

i sailed like a boat with no sailor on board.

Answer 2

There are so many things to do with your time. What is importaint to know is that once you make a decision of what to do you are in no way locked into that decision. If one thing dosn't seem to be going somewhere you should feel free to look at your other options and be proactive and change and not dwell on having made a wrong decision. Life is a changing thing and the only constants are those we put into it. As for the choice itself there are two parts: the things you are good at and the things you like to do. The ultimate goal is to find something that is in both regions. In my opinion a job that pays a little less but you enjoy wins every time over a job that pays a little more but is not enjoyed. Life should be lived, not suffered or feared. If the environment you are in causes you to suffer change that environment and don't be afraid to try many different carrier options. Good luck.

Answer 3

I followed my heart, not my head. I am one of the luckiest people I feel because I have never applied for a job, people have always approached me. I made moves when I thought it was something that would give me a better chance of allowing me to create my own hours and ways of working. Some of those moves meant less money, but it gave me more freedom. I have always been the type of person when bored or no longer feeling happy, I change. I alway thought I wanted one way of life, but life took me on another path, and the path that I didn't choose mentally but followed my heart was actually the best road taken.

Answer 4

I think there are a few things to take into consideration:

Natural Ability - What you are good at and what you are capable of

Education opportunity - what people surrond you that you can learn from

Needs for survival - Basic needs of the area you choose to reside, food shelter, warmth, social interation

Your way of life or standard of living - This is really just means how hard you have to work to be happy and survive

Wants of the community - I think that all though you will be the one to finally decide where you will go in life, you should take into considuration who will be around you as you do it because they will provide you with what you don't provide yourself

Answer 5

Well, I decided because of a combination of two things: What I was good at and what I seem to enjoy doing.

This is kind of hard for some people because a lot of times it's not that obvious. Like you can tell you love laying on the beach all day, but that's not work so how do you figure it out? Well, you might enjoy other things too that really don't seem like you "should" enjoy them. For me, I'm really good at reading and writing and, well, organizing, all because of my obsessiveness to get every syllable right, every spelling right and every piece of paper or item in its place. Even though it's work and can wear you out, I eventually came to the conclusion that hey, maybe I should find a job that has to do with those things, even though most people would hate organizing messes all day, because I enjoy doing it and it's like second-nature to me.

That's how I came to the conclusion of what I could do to not hate my job. But I'm also always going to chase my dreams, which is what I really want to do in life, because I feel like I would be REALLY happy doing that and that's what I want to do forever. I would say if you keep it in your mind that you need to find something you enjoy, no matter WHAT it is, you'll find it. You just have to make sure you learn about things you don't know and keep your mind open.

Answer 6

Look at life first. Set your goals and keep them simple ones. Don't set them too high where it is virtually impossible for you too reach. Then comes about change in life and new decisions.

I go to club and I party with this group. I meet a very fine young lady and we got o her place and I have no intention of going to bed with her...I am enjoying her company...then hours later...she wants to go to bed with me and I have no condoms....right at that split second I had to make a decision do you want to spend the rest of your life with this lady because you might get her pregnant and or get a disease.
Was it the looks/body/face/sex/or just the fact of having a few drinks more and getting it on to make that decision. So i chose to Rock on as a typical male would do probably in my position and guess what. We married 6 months later and then she got pregnant. I took a chance and risked everything I had and that Change was diversive enough on my life forever for twenty years and then we divorced.
The Moral here is how can you decide what to do with your life if you don't step into the puddle and splash around. How can you ever know if you dont take the chance, but keep in mind when it comes to sexual acts...the decision should be very simple since AIDS is about. Don't be foolish in your thinking, but think very very hard..
End of Story
Pecae Al Rozz

Answer 7

I decide by listening to the voice of God speaking in my life. Whatever makes me most authentically me is the answer to my calling. I believe that each person has something entirely unique to offer life and we can only do this when we respond to who we are and truly be ourselves. This does not mean being selfish - only that when we "follow our bliss" we enter into the cosmic flow of life and things open up for us naturally.

I am continually deciding what to do with my life. But, some commitments like my marriage, and being a good mother, always remain the same. I think it is important not to relate your identity too strongly to your work. It is good to get into a field that you enjoy and keep on developing your skills through lifelong learning so that you will always have different options. As you grow, your interests may change - so it is good to be prepared for career shifts in life. But, always remember what keeps you centered, your loved ones... family, friends and faith community.

Answer 8

What one wants or would like is VASTLY different than what is needed/required!!! Those who are extremely fortunate are able to choose something which will both be beneficial to them as well as being able to enjoy it.

I think that one of the common ways that people decide such things is by choosing something they believe they'll enjoy, more so than any benefits gained from it. Secondary would probably have a lot to do with financial issues.

Most people probably have something in mind that they'd like to pursue but most often real life dictates otherwise.

Answer 9

Yeah it's very confusing when we have to decide what career will we choose.
First, know yourself. In what field you are concern. Then be active in that field, as if that're an unseparatable part on your life.
Second, ask some advice from family and friends
Third, look for informations as much as possible
Fourth, follow your heart
Fifth, pray to God The Almighty to lead u to the best path
Last but not least,..do your best and enjoy your life.

Answer 10

I started with a general interest in college. But it seems like every 2 years I get bored at work and want to do something else. So it's hard for me to see how anyone does the same job for a career like some do for decades.

Answer 11

You have to live a little. How do you know what you want to do in life if you've never done anything? Live some, try new things, travel around the US and world, volunteer to do something totally out of your area of expertise, talk to different people, etc. After exposing yourself to a variety of people, places and experiences, you will have a better idea of what you want to do. Or, what you don't want to do. And it's never too late to change your mind! I have a career, but trust me, I haven't locked myself into anything! What suits me now may not suit me in ten years.