My parents have essentially chosen the career of "doctor" for me. It is a wonderful career in which you can help people and be paid a lot of money at the same time. However, I have little interest or desire in pursuing this career. As a result, I have found it very difficult to persevere in my studies and my GPA has been dropping significantly (I'm in college). It's my second year and my GPA is a 3.34 (and will be dropping even further because I am sure that I just failed my organic chemistry exam) have found that those who have personally chosen this career for themselves actually enjoy studying and do very well in class, even if they aren't very intelligent.
I find that studying my religion is something I can do hours on end. I feel that it conforms to my nature very well or that it was "meant" for me.
2006-12-13 05:31:07 · 6 answers · asked by KingBaby 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I want to perhaps become a teacher in the future. When I told this to my parents, they said that it's not right to be making money off of my religion and should have another source of income, and I will probably end up being poor. But is it right for me to continue on the long and hard path of medicine even though I'm uninterested? Is it ok to pursue my dreams or should I be limited in pursuing a "practical" or "stable" career? Am I being selfish? Is it ok to yearn for what comes easily to me?
2006-12-13 05:34:06 · update #1
I also want to be blessed with money in the future (my parents say that a strong believer [which equates to more money these days] is better in the sight of God than a weak believer [poor]) so I can spend it in charity and provide for my own family. Being a doctor can do that for me. But I don't want to become one just for the perks...I want to do something that I love for the rest of my life.
2006-12-13 05:40:05 · update #2
Follow your dreams--whatever you decide make sure it's the right choice for YOU. You can't make everyone happy all the time and in the end it all comes down to you. Let your parents worry about their lives and quit trying to run yours. I would suggest having a nice long conversation with them about why studying your religion makes you happy. Good Luck!
2006-12-13 05:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Farmer Chic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother always wanted me to be a doctor too. I am not. In fact, I have not even finished college yet. I turned instead to environmentalism (which pays close to nothing) and helping animals in order to be true to myself. Though my mother was disappointed for awhile, she finally came to realize that I am not an idiot and have a different (though just as important) calling than her. My suggestion would be to do what you think is best for YOURSELF. Don't overthink things too much either because when you muck up your dreams with financial worries, you are absolutely selling yourself short. If your calling is to teach the word of God to others, do it. The rest will fall into place.
I make only one request once you have reached your goal...please remember this turmoil you are feeling now and use your knowledge of self-conflict to find the patience and love to not pressure others into religion or the "righteous" path. Instead, remember that each has his or her own path and sometimes has to follow it in order to come back to their senses. As a religious teacher it will be your job to guide, not shove. Good luck and God Bless.
PS. My mother is a teacher. It is a noble profession and you can make good money doing it.
2006-12-13 06:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by jkaaz101406 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOLLOW YOUR BLISS!!!!!
You need to follow your heart in order to be happy.
You can make everyone else happy until your blue in the face but if you do that what good is it if you are miserable!
I know its hard to follow your own path but you need to do what will make you happy, otherwise you will live in resentment of yourself with the "what ifs:...Do the right thing and follow your dreams! It gets to a point where you have to do whats right for you...if everyoneelse doesnt like it, well thats a pain for them, but to feel satisfied you have to do what feels right.
Good luck!
2006-12-13 05:43:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get away from your family and their money for a while.
"Live on" your religion in a city far from home for a year or 2.
Being hungry and poor in a city far from home builds character and sets a man's direction far faster than anything else ever could.
I wouldn't do it in the middle of a semester.
*disclamer: I won't be held accountable if you are beaten, robbed, raped, stabbed, shot, starve, freeze or are abused in any way.
2006-12-13 05:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by keenedge_2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!!!
you only live once...well so it seems
2006-12-13 05:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by gemseeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋