will u help me decide what i want to be when i grow up? my parents keep presuring me....?

Question

My parents have high expectations of me but i dont want to be a dentist and i cant be a doctor because im not good at science although im good in the artistic department and english do you have any ideas for a career that pays well and that woudn't dissapoint my parents?

Answer 1

Much more than satisfying high expectations from your parents, you have to also consider that doing something you are not interested in, and anyway doing it, will bring a lot of repent, and ''wish-i-hadnt-done-this'' situations. You will have to consider what are the areas you are good at, and I assume that it is in Arts / Fine Arts, Literature. There are plenty of jobs in that category, and you could find all about it on several career websites. Do your own research with regard to the best job that would satisfy you, and what would be your earnings with that job profile, and how you can climb up the career ladder, and enjoy it at the same time. Check on every little detail, come to conclusion within yourself first, and then you could present it before your parents telling them that you have done your initial thinking, searched well, and discussed with people, and this is what you would love to do.

They are your parents, and they have a right to have expectations from you, but if you could just prove to them that while most of the parents think that their children would be better of doing science, maths (engineering / doctor), there are several new areas which they do not know about. Talk to them, and prepare yourself, and also be firm on your decision.

good luck

Answer 2

You will do well in what you do love and are good a naturally..Your parents are not you and w/your artistic nature you can do a lot of things..Talk to a guidance counselor, investigate the myriad of artistic endeavors available to you ..Ask you parents not to pressure you to be something you're not/to be supportive in what you desire. Find your nitch, keep an open mind you can make yourself proud thus your parents..Remember if you don't have the aptitude for something it is a hard grind even for those who do in certain fields..is all work the only difference is it your passion!!!!! .

Answer 3

You might want to take courses that could help you in the field of advertising, graphic design, architecture, land development, foreign language, or education.

Landscape engineering is a growing area. You might enjoy designing things like parks, playgrounds, public areas, or even building sites for commercial businesses.

As long as you start developing your marketability now, and take some versatile courses (psych, business, language) your parents will recognize your efforts.

Answer 4

although u perform well artistically & in english, what do u njoy doing? if u njoy art, think of a career in commercial art, graphic design, advertising etc. these are very respectable professions w/very decent salaries. being able 2 communicate effectively both oral & written will usually always take u far. i'd say, think of things u njoy (using your hands, being outdoors, in front of the computer, etc), then use your talents (art & english) 2 your advantage. its better 2 get a career or start a biz doing something u njoy. money is important, but find your passion.

Answer 5

Look, I don't want to get into your business, but I just want to ask why is what you do with your life their decision? If they are putting this much pressure on you, they are making the choices, not you. Step Number One.....become an adult in their eyes. Long before you talk about careers, talk about negotiating a new relationship with them as an adult. If you are old enough to start talking about a career, you must be an adult. Therefore, it is time for you to be treated as an adult. Adults are not lectured by other adults. Adults are not told what is right for them. Adults make those choices for themselves and live with the results, good or bad. That's life. That's reality. Stand up, hold your head up, and talk to them about who you are and how you want to be treated (in many areas of your life together, not just on this one subject) as an adult member of this household. You need and want their support, no question about it. And you will be glad to hear their views. But you need to establish some clear boundaries and mutual expectations.

Answer 6

What about a college proffessor- teacher. Get a English/teaching degree with a minor in art or a Art History Degree- very respectable and good pay with tenure

Answer 7

are you in college now? if not, why don't you get all you basic stuff done and that should buy you some time to decide what YOU would like to do. i'm a parent and i just never understood why some parents were so involved in what their kids were going to be and why they put so much pressure on them. the way i feel is that i have done a good job raising my kids, and now i have to put my faith in my kids as to what decision they will make. i know whatever it is it will be good because i did a great job raising my kids. good luck in whatever you do.

Answer 8

First you need to respect your parents wishes for you but you have to sit with and discuss the issue. Let them know your interests and what you want. In the long run, you have to select something that you want. It is your life and not theirs.

To ease the tension, ask them to help you come up with ideas centered around what your interests are.

Answer 9

Get into IT , its easy, high-tech and there will always be plenty of jobs around !! Oh yeah it pays much better than other jobs !

Answer 10

You have to do what makes YOU happy. This is your life...live it to the fullest, and live it for yourself,not your parents. I would think that they would be proud of anything you decide to do.