I cant decide what career to do?

Question

This would be alright if I were in high school or even college but I am 30 and I have no college degree. I have been raising my kids for the past eight years. Now I am on my own and cant figure out what to do as far as a career. I dont really have any interests careerwise except writing and that doesnt pay very well. I get interested in something, try it, get bored and move on to the next thing. HELP!

Answer 1

I am 34 and have a little girl. I began to train in Psychology at age 28 and have only just completed my Masters. Its a hard decision to choose a career that is realistic, that fits with having a family and that will excite you enough to get out of bed too. It really depends on what you want out of a career. You mentioned writing; what about training to become a freelance researcher of television programmes? A proof-reader for a publishing house? A librarian (needs lots of skills associated with writing)? Working in advertising (writing adverts)? Take a journalism course.. Just a few 'off-the-cuff' ideas associated with writing. I recommend you do this too. Just brainstorm at first, don't let anything put you off an idea, just write every idea down in a list, then later start to work them down (with 'will this fit in with family life?' 'what training do I need? and how long will the training take to get?' 'will I earn enough?' etc.)

Then the next step would be to speak to a Careers Advisor (honest, these are not just for the younger generation).

You have to realise that you have gained a huge amount of transferable skills being a Mum. Time management, juggling many projects all at once, diplomacy, delegation, budget maintenance etc. etc.

Wishing you well.

Answer 2

Here's a book that will really help: What Color is Your Parachute. It will help you decide.

I have a career suggestion, since you enjoy writing and want to change your work often: become a grant-writer/consultant for nonprofits. You can charge perhaps $50 an hour for writing grants, depending on what is charged in your area. There are about ten times as many charities as there are fundraising professionals. You can write from home. You can change clients often, so you're always working on different things. And, by choosing charities with which you agree, you can feel like the world is a better place because of your work.

You can learn the beginning of grantwriting online at www.fdncenter.org. You can figure out what to charge by interviewing nonprofits and grant writing consultants, perhaps by phone.

I hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 3

k first off take a chill pill you do not have to decide yet im a high school graduate i just graduated in june yes i have my major decided but i decided a month before graduating most people actually change their minds while in college and a lot of people start college undecided and then take the first year of the requirements basic math science english etc that everyone takes and then decide where to go from there transfer to another school or if they still dont know they go off into a couple of subjects at once your what like 16 its too soon to say "im 100% going to be a _____" relax you still have time meanwhile try to think about what you see yourself doing 5 yrs down the road what jobs will be available and what wont will change from what it is right now so think ahead dont go into something where the job opportunities are fading from for know make sure you just keep your grades up and do sports and clubs to make yourself look better for colleges

Answer 4

I am 30 and have started going back to school. But I have already decided on my major before I started again. I also pick my major for a reason, so when things are bad and dont feel interested then I go back to why I chose that subject.

Answer 5

i say lifes a gamble. and it seems people are on the high sides of and low sides. it seems ur on a low side. but dont let you down. i got one of three things to tell you. you said you like write. try going to a printing or publishing job. as in the local paper to get something. another suggestion would be to write a childrens book. ask your kids and see what they are into. write about it, it could make a difference. my third career option is to attend night school, and choose being a waitress or another part-time job in order keep everything in line. at night school choose to journal or write. i am not good with gambles and i shall not insist on it. thats my personal opinion.

Answer 6

The number one major going into college is undecided. An advisor will talk to you and you will take many core classes and can electives to explore your interests until one sparks it. Most colleges don't force you to declare until end sophomore year.

Answer 7

How about, you go to a school, one of those that adults who don't have degrees got to, and before you begin getting your degree, you ponder what you really want to do! Good Luck!