I'm good at everything but I do not know what to be when i'm older?

Question

I;m not sure what I want to do when I'm 18. college? moving? I'm good at everything and too many things that I can't decide? have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Not something anyone could tell you except yourself. Pick something and run with it. You might be good at everything, but if you don't focus your talent and energy, you won't be great at anything. Do something that you love; anything, it doesn't matter... one thing is as good as another.

Answer 2

Honey, I'm eighteen and I have no idea what I want to do when I'm eighteen. I picked my uni courses by what seemed interesting at the time. It's never final - my mum trained as a musician and my dad has a Phd is geology, and now they're a primary school teacher and an accountant. Choose something you think you can stand to study at university - if you can't pick between your school subjects try something new, like Anthropology, study of people and cultures, or Physiotherapy, or Archaeology. Train as a speech therapist, or specialise in Ancient Chinese Languages. Just make sure it's something you're passionate about or you won't make it past the uni interview.

I know what you mean when you say "I'm good at everything", even though you seem to have pissed off quite a few people on here by using a turn of phrase that might sound a bit arrogant. I've always been pretty equal levels in all my subjects and it does make it more difficult to choose a path.

On a more practical note, try your school careers advisor. They might, and I repeat MIGHT be helpful... the advisor at my college got very snooty and said they were unable to help me unless I had a career in mind, but hopefull yours will be better. Alternatively you could try an online quiz that asks questions about your personality and hobbies and suggests jobs you might be good at. There's one on the UCAS website, but you have to be registered for that.

These are a few I pulled off Google - I haven't tried them so I'm not sure how good they are. Your school can probably point you in the direction of a better one - mine had a special programme installed on the network. Don't be taken in by any that ask you to pay - it's not worth it.

http://www.livecareer.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/careers/

This is a pretty reliable one similar to the programme schools use:

http://www.cascaid.co.uk/CM/NewUserLogon1.jsp?sid=225230601

This is the Connexions website, which a government funded advice program for teens in the UK. You might find it useful. It gives advice on other stuff as well so keep the site.

http://www.connexions-direct.com/

Good luck
TW x

Answer 3

You're lucky. At least you have options. There are people who are good only at one thing, or even worse, those who are not good at anything.

So, my first suggestion to you, is to thank God for your gift.

Next, you should go to college. You'll be better use to the community if you graduate from college.

The Major you take is not important. A smart person like you can take on any Major. What is important is the experience. At the University, you'll learn how to think critically, take innitiatives, and creatively think of solutions to various given challenges.

If you are really good, take two Majors (double degree). I would suggest one of them is Accounting, as it is the backbone of every corporate and institutions. The other degree can be Banking & Finance, or Law. It would be perfect, and your carreer will be very promising. If you become a Treasurer or Trader in a Bank, money will keep flowing in to your pockets even when you beg them to stop. :-)

Alternatively, you can take Medical degree and become a Doctor. It's a whole different profession, combining intelligence and the spirit to help others. Unlike other professions, you will still be a Doctor even when you are 70 y.o. The retirement age of 55 does not apply to Doctors.

Those are my suggestions based on my personal observation to the working industries. Nobody taught me this when I was at your age. Now I'm stuck as a software engineer (I took a degree on computer technology), and I feel sorry already.

Plan your life well ahead. You'll find obstacles, but at least you are on the right track.

Good luck for your future !!!
:-)

Answer 4

Hey Vanesa, you kind of sound like me so i think i can help. I would recommend going to college, since you are unsure, start at a community college, so you dont waste money at first. That will give you two years to buy, since they are pretty much gen ed classes anyway. I wouldnt move just to move unless there is really nothing around here for you, it is a good experience to meet new people though. One suggestion about a career is, dont be lazy and go what you really want to go for. Like you, i am good at tons of things but not amazing in one particular area. Just try to maximize your efforts into your dream and dont give up because you know you can do something else. I am 23 now, in grad school and am a teacher(not full time unfortunately) I love it and dont regret anything but I could have put my talents to a better job. At least i get to help my students pursue their dreams now though. Wish you luck!

Answer 5

If you are fortunate enough to be good at everyhting, then follow your heart and do what you enjoy. This way, you will always strive for imrpovement, enjoy getting up everyday, and find motivation very easy. Even if it is study, study those subjects that will help you achieve your goals. You wil lfind if you enjoy them, then you will be better at study and exams. Moving (from parents?) If you can stay at home and study, why not. Do you get on well with your family? Saves you money and a lot of hassle as mums and dads always love doing those little things for their kids. Al the best though, whatever you decide

Answer 6

Im in the same situation, yet Im already 18! It can sometimes be hard deciding what you really want to do with your life. Keep on searching. And when you find something that you're really passionate about and not just desirous, go for it. It may take years for you to figure out what this passion is, so don't worry. I know people whose plans change every day! Good luck!

Answer 7

It sounds to me like your not eighteen yet...

Just do things you really enjoy and explore fields of work in those things. You don't need to decide right now and you can combine multiple things you like to do. Maybe you like to learn about animals and you like photography so you'll work at a zoo doing brochures, ad campaigns, and designing the huge displays that tell information about the animals or you'll work for a science magazine writing and shooting your own pictures for articles. Or maybe you'll start your own interactive learning through photography at a college. Where students will learn based on what they enjoy taking pictures of. The possibilities are endless.

If you want a good movie to watch. Rent "Accepted".

Answer 8

i'm in college right now and there is nothing wrong with not knowing what you want to do with the rest of your life. just go with some of the basics at first and then maybe picking a few classes that may sound like something you would want to get into. what i did was when i got out of hs i thought that i wanted to go to criminal law and i've been doing that for four years now i'm thinking about going into photograhpy now. i guess i should have too just went to the basics first

Answer 9

Go to college. It can be beneficial to your life in terms of making money and getting a good job. It is more important too because you are a female (you don't have the option of falling back on a high paying manual labor job).

Good Luck

Answer 10

Just go with the flow. Make a plan and think it through. By the time you get that age, you will have decisions and will be able to make your own move. Right now, you are still young, just relax and take things easy. When things come, it c omes. Just go with the flow as it is and don't worry too much.

Answer 11

Try going in to something that combines all of your skills like design, teaching, politics? Or take some basic classes your 1st year and declare a major your 2nd year, you may find you enjoy some of those things less once your in college. Good Luck!