Why does it's so hard to choose career? Any simple solution?

Question

I did many things and yet not finished anyway, I found later it beyond my abilities or boring or I find it it's not the best jobs to do.

I did computer programming
music: guitar, piano
stock
furniture making
writing
cooking class and training
currently into law degree


Some guy above my age, gave an advice to me: Just do one thing, many things just will make you confuse, and finally you'll give up everything.

Nevertheless,
Now I beginning to understand, that I could do any one of above or any one of other things, and like it, I could begin to like any job given to me after a month or so.

So do I like the law degree I take now? the answer is yes, but I always have this thing in mind: I'm not be able to throw away the thinking that I could rely only in one thing, so I need backup. Is this the right thinking, should I now who currently in law degree, but does other thing too? At least only 1 other thing.

Give me simple solution, or any simple solution as how to choose career, when motivation is not the one factor of problem, what any other easy factor would be a good consideration?

Answer 1

There are no simple solutions.
The only way to make sure you are in the right career is to know yourself thoroughly. This takes time, sometimes a whole lifetime.
Sure you can force yourself to learn and do anything but if your heart is not in it then it is hardly worthwhile. Also you must pay some attention to the remuneration you get.
Above all remember the reward for our toil is not what we get from it but what we become by it.

Answer 2

Major and Minor. Or double major. This will give you a backup. You can major in a typical career like writing or law and minor or double major in a trade career (that always has open jobs so will be a great back up) like office work, nursing, carpentry, etc.. (i'm sure there are ones that are more fun).

Also for a backup you can also just get skills training at a local community college. They offer community ed. classes. So when you feel you want to try something new you can take a community ed. class in it. (they are usually pretty cheap). This will give you additional skills to add to your resume which is always great!

What other factors besides passion/interest/motivation help guide you in choosing a career path?
- Income
- Job Availability
- Job Environment
- Opportunity for continued education
- Service to anyone

You can also work backwards. Say start with something like if you want to work with people or alone? Do you want to work indoors or outdoors? This can help you narrow down jobs that'll suite your interests.

I hope this helps some at least. Good Luck To You!

Answer 3

There isn't a simple solution. Do what makes you happy. Some people take years before they find what they really want to do for their careers.

Answer 4

Maybe you could get your law degree and specialize in helping people to keep the rights to their creative products. You seem to have done a lot of creative activities yourself, so you would understand well what is at stake.

It sounds to me like you will be engaging in a career, law. Then you have the ability to do a lot of other activities on the side.