Is there a job out there that I would actually enjoy for the rest of my life?

Question

I'm so confused about what I want to be when I get older.

My original plan was to be a doctor, but many people have said that it will be hard and take long, so I'm not so sure anymore.

I also wanted to become a writer, but I really don't think I have a future in that career.

My strongest subjects are probably Math, Science, History, Religion, and English. I don't really have an interest in anything in particular though.

I kinda like helping people and giving advice. I don't want a career where I have to study for too long though. I'm a procrastinator -_-"

I don't want to be responsible for anybody's safety, and I don't think I have a lot of confidence.

I absolutely adore animals, but I don't want to become a vet because I'm scared of operating on animals (I'd probably make a mistake cause I'd be too nervous.)

Am I totally hopeless, or is there a job that I would want for the rest of my life?

Thank you! ^_^

Some other details that I just remembered:

I'm VERY shy... I don't talk much unless I'm around people I know.

I'm not very active, more on the lazy side.

And I want some stability in my life. I would love a career where I can earn a good living and where i wont have to worry about losing my job.

Thanks to everyone that's answered so far! ^_^

Answer 1

There is always the perfect job for everyone...we may just not realize it yet, or know it exists...

Are you in college yet? If so, talk to your advisor. (S)he may be able to greatly help you. Talk to them about what your interests are, and just have a good chat. (S)he might be able to suggest something you've not thought of before. After all, (s)he has advised probably thousands of students as to what their careers could/should be, and would know a lot about what's available and popular right now.

And, you can always choose 'exploratory' as your major once you're in college, until you can decide. (But of course you want to get started on your required classes for your major ASAP so you don't have to go to college longer than you have to.) People often change their majors several times in college, anyway, so don't worry about that if you can't decide on just one right away. Either way it works out...it'll be fine.

Yes, being a doctor would take a fairly long time, and it would be very difficult. But if that's really what you want to do, don't listen to what anyone else says! So what if it takes a while, or is a challenge? If you want to become a doctor that badly, then you should be up to the challenge and not mind it, as long as you know that you'll get your degree in the end.

Motivation, I think, is what is keeping me going. I really want to teach, but I've got hard classes, but I know that if I pass these classes (hopefully well), then I will get what I want in the end: a teaching degree! So I just think to myself: it doesn't matter that it's hard. I want to teach, so I can put up with this for a while, and just know that if I do my best, I will get the job I want.

Why not be a writer? I always thought that sounded like a lot of fun. You get to write how you like, what you like to write about, and you can usually work from home! If your books are a success, you'll get a great income! I'd consider it, if I were you.

I think teaching, actually, sounds like a good field for you. You don't want anything too challenging or anything that will take more than 4 years, and you like giving advice and helping people...sounds like a teacher to me! And since you have strong fields of math, science, history, religion, and English, you could teach any one of those!

Just remember, though: you will have to take harder classes than what you plan to teach, so you will have a good background knowledge.

So, if you want to teach high school math, you will have to take some very high-level math classes in college. And that part will be hard. But won't it be worth it, in the long run...? If that's really what you want to do, then it should be worth it to you.

See, I want to teach high school Japanese, which only goes up to 4th year (in most high schools). In the 4th year in high school, you have covered all the basics and some small amount of harder material.

In college, in order to get my secondary education certificate, I have to take 4 years of college-level Japanese. Japanese 201 basically started off where I stopped in Japanese 4 in high school. So, it only gets WAY harder.

But, it's required. And I don't mind, because I want to teach.

So, we're going to teach, we have to have an extensive background knowledge of that subject, so we can teach it all the better, and be good and helpful teachers.

And, also, if you want to teach, don't forget that you have to take teaching classes. I mean, classes about how to teach. It's ironic and odd, but it's true. =) Luckily, though, the teaching classes have been quite easy so far, I think. They're a lot of opinions and things like that, so nothing really too challenging!

But anyway, this has gone on long enough. I'll stop now. But I really think you should look into writing or teaching. Or being a doctor, if you're really feeling up to it.

Best of luck to you, my friend! If you ever want to chat, I'm almost always online. I'd like to hear from you sometime, and I'd like to help if I can. ^_^

Answer 2

You should become a teacher, counselor, librarian or social worker. With these career fields you may have the opportunity to write on the side.

Speak with a career counselor and hopefully they can steer in the right direction. Maybe try getting some type of internship or do volunteer work w/ a teacher or shadow a social worker. Its seems like you really want to help people.

To become a teacher you need a bachelors. Some schools offer a blended program so that you get your bachelors and your teaching credential all within 4 years.

To become a social worker you will need a masters which will only add on an extra 2 years after undergrad not bad. Its the same with becomming a counselor. Social work : MSW.
Counseling MFT, MSW or PPS (School counseling).

I live in CA so it maybe different in your state but most states are generally the same.

Good Luck hope that helps. Make sure you speak w/ a counselor for help!

Answer 3

At some point, you have to ignore all the things you think something will be or the ways you think you might fail at anything. Nothing ever turns out the way you plan, exactly. This is the burden you must bear as you go forward, that it WILL change. The key is to move forward, even if moving forward means narrowing down a little every day, week, month, year. Some take longer than others, due to increased awareness, sensitivity, thoughtfulness. You might find the factors that seem to hide your calling would serve you well in just about any calling! So take a risk, jump right in. Try it out if you cannot decide. Sometimes it's the only way to know for sure.

Answer 4

Of course there is a job out there that everyone will enjoy for the rest of there lives, but u just have to find it.Your best bet would be a journalist, counselor, or psychiatrist. This is based on the fact that u are shy and don't talk a lot(cuz communication is needed if you wanted to be a doctor), and since you are on the lazy side being a doctor probably wouldn't work because u have be willing to think and be quick on your feet when making medical decisions. Good Luck :)

Answer 5

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Answer 6

First of all, I wouldn't rule out any job ideas because of your lack of confidence- as you go through college, you'll gain that, I promise.
Some ideas that came to mind as I read your interests-

*guidance counselor
*career counselor (ironic, i know, but it fits with helping people)
*working in a zoo
*running an animal shelter
*work with a department of wildlife conservation
*running a kennel
*own a pet store
*social worker

those are just a few ideas, I'm sure there's lots more out there, but I hope that helps for a start.

Answer 7

A Zoologist maybe at a Zoo. I think thats what they're called. You can work with animals but you wouldn't neccesarily have to operate on them. It involves helping people and would be able to use almost all of the things you excel in.

Answer 8

Sounds like you want to be a guidance counselor. college and maybe a master's degree. psychology will give you the science and history. if youa re doing college advising, you may want to do comparative religion to advise lots of people.