best career for my son?

Question

my son is going to college in 2 YEARS and he still doesn't know what to become.I own a restaurant and he doesn't want to do that for a living.What are some careers he could enter that pay ALOT of money.This would also mean he would have to go to an average college.I personally think a lawyer.Can some of you give me good ideas about what he should become,remember it would need to pay ALOT of money and be able to be accessed by someone going to an average college.

Answer 1

I think if he doesn't know yet, it's ok. I'm reading a book called "Colleges That Change Lives" and many faculty members at these 40 schools seem to think that it's ok that a student doesn't know what they want to do when they enter. In fact, many students no matter where they go change their major while at college anyway! Let him go to school and discover what interests him. Something will spark his mind and excite him and when you get that call from him that he has discovered his path and you hear how energized he sounds, you'll be happy for him :-) Money is relative. Have faith that he will find something that will both make him happy and make him a comfortable living and be content with that.

Answer 2

First, it is not at all uncommon for a person your son's age to not know what they want to do. How can he? He barely knows himself or the world.

Second, All the money in the world is useless if he's not happy with what he does. So what does he like to do? Encourage him to develop his talents and give him the resources to find his own way to a satisfying career.

Third, surely you know by now that the most surefire way to get a kid to not do something is to tell them they should do it :) Don't pressure him. Give him ideas. Give him options. Make your case. Then let him choose.

Answer 3

Good grief, he's 2 years away from even going to college and you're worried because he hasn't settled on a career? Give him a break - that's way too early - many people who think they know by then what they want to be end up changing anyway.

Also, it has to be what HE wants to do, not what you want him to.

Basically, dad, back off!

Answer 4

I didn't think about a job until after I graduated college. What I did was pick the subject that I wanted to learn about for four years, got my degree, and then through programs and classes I took found the perfect job for me.

Answer 5

Depends on what you consider a lot of money? If he wants to earn $100,000 or more dump college and get into a trade such as electrician, elevator installer, etc. There is a shortage currently and in CA they are making over $100k without a college degree!

Answer 6

Let him decide for himself! I work in a college admission office and I see this situation far too often--parents pressuring their children to do what they want them to do. Often times the student gets burnt out because their heart is never fully into the program.

Stop worrying. He is only 16!

Answer 7

Hey Ray...I don't think being paid a lot of money is the most important thing, and probobly should not be your son's or your priority...
You should tell your son to pick something that he finds really interesting and has a passion for, something that feeds his soul :)

Anyways, good luck to your family!

Answer 8

i did not know what i wanted to do until i graduated college and now i am in law school...give him some time he will not even have to declare a major until sophomore year..plus jobs that make alot of money now dont always in later years..depends on the economic climate

Answer 9

ask him to learn business and instead of working in a restaurant for a living he could open franchises or other similar business to expand his profit margin. that means more money $$$

Answer 10

he has 2 more years to decide, stop presurring him and let him be a kid. ur son can only decide what career will make him happy, money cannot buy happiness. let him figure it out.