How do i know what i want to do for a Career?

Question

I will be 20 in a few days

Right now i work for PEPISI driving a HI-LO picking drinks and loading them onto trucks (16.05 an hour, max pay is about 24 after like 4 yrs) been there for about 4 months now
i dont want to do this for the rest of my life

i used to work for ford / mazda driving a HI-LO unloading and loading trucks for 10.25 an hour. quit for pepsi

2 yrs in high school for auto mechanics and 1 yr in college for it too.
mechanic positions dont look very promosing anymore
i like working with tools
I like working with computers and technology
i perfer to work alone but dont mind working around others

i just dont know what i want to do

Answer 1

Job hunting and finding that job IS a full-time job.

Did anyone ever tell you the definition of “insanity”? If not, here it is: According to my mentors:
“Insanity is doing the same thing - over and over and over again - AND EXPECTING different results.”
Do people get different results? I think you should answer that.

PLEASE excuse me: My answer is not meant to be cynical, offensive or insulting. However, my answer is truthful, honest AND IT SHOULD BE helpful.

To merely ask aloud, “How do i know what i want to do for a Career?” is not enough.

You have to find out what it is you REALLY want. Is it fair to make other people responsible for your happiness or unhappiness? What excites you? What stimulates you? THEN you find out about those things.

Due to space restrictions, here are some of the Qs my mentors asked me, I’m asking you.
IN RETURN: YOU MUST BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF:

Who knows you, better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! YOU!

Who Knows your habits better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! YOU!

Who Knows what your wants, needs, dreams and desires are better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! YOU!

BEFORE you change careers or look for a permanent position, you MUST “get your ducks lined-up”.

THEN, you have to ask questions of knowledgeable people.

I’m doing my best to lead you to “get your ducks lined-up”.

Here’s an old saying: The only stupid question is the question you don't ask."

DON'T be afraid to ask questions - and keep asking questions until you get understandable answers to your questions. This requires persistence and tenacity. Will some folks think you're a pain in the neck [and another place]? Absolutely. Don't settle for "fluff" answers or "smoke and mirrors" answers.

After getting ALL your questions answered to your satisfaction, HOW do you make your decision?
Benjamin Franklin developed a very simple, yet very effective system.
Sit down in a very quiet place. No TV, radio or any other interruptions or distractions.
At the top on a blanks sheet of paper, write the situation/challenge/problem you are faced with:
Should I/we do .....?
After the question draw a vertical line down the middle and a horizontal line across the top of that vertical line - much like a very large upper case "T".

On the left side of that middle vertical line, write "For" or "+".
On the right side of that middle vertical line, write "Against" or "-".

Under that +, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you to go FOR that question.
Under that -, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you NOT to go or Against that question.

You can use multiple sheets of paper for one career. You can take as long OR as little time as you like. This is your career and your life you are getting answers about.. Do the same for any and all other careers you’er interested in. You can switch back from sheet to sheet and from + to - and then from - to +. .

Look at the numbers between the all your sheets: When the + outnumber/outweigh the -, do it. When the - outnumber/outweigh the +, don't do it.

You may have electronically posted your resume, but did you ever send any of those folks “snail mail”? Many people are very apprehensive about opening strange e-mails. I KNOW I’m that way. Don’t you think its time for you to use the local papers to get your job?

You’ve been “spinning your wheels” and wasting enough of your precious time long enough, haven’t you? You want a reply. You NEED a reply, don‘t you? When people get something real, which feels good, without any lumps or bumps, at the very least this gives the sender the opportunity to say, ‘This correspondence is safe. Please open this. Here’s my credentials.’

Here’s what I believe you should do:
1] Go to an office supply store or a stationery store and buy THE FINEST, BEST-QUALITY stationery and matching envelopes - letter size AND note size. PLEASE DON’T purchase something for the price! IT MUST BE THE BEST OR GREAT QUALITY. The color should be white or off-white.

If you are not sure, ask to speak with someone who KNOWS what is THE BEST. I’ll mention a name: “Crane” stationery. As far as I’m concerned this is the best..

2A] Go to the library and find-out EXACTLY who to send your correspondence to
2B] AND THE EXACT NAME AND TITLE of that person or those people.
2C] You NEED THE EXACT ADDRESS. If it’s a street number with a Post Office Box, get it.
2D] Find out EXACTLY how to address the envelopes and inside addresses.
2E] Do you have those names, titles and address? Do you have the different ways to address your correspondence and envelopes?

3] You NEED a professional-looking résumé AND accompanying cover letter. If you can find an easy-to-follow, on-line form, use it. If not, go to the library and ask a librarian. He/She should be of immense help. How? Because folks come in the library ALL the time, looking for that exact information.

I noticed the grammar and spelling in your question. NOTICE: You get one shot - one opportunity - to make a great first impression. Your grammar and spelling MUST be perfect. When you prepare your résumé AND cover letter, use your spell-check and grammar check.

4A] When you think you have it perfect, ask someone to review it. How about the librarian or your high school English teacher? PLEASE swallow your pride and accept their constructive criticism.
4B] THEN make the corrections [and revisions].
4C] Ask that person to review it again - just in case something was missed the first time.
4D] Make the corrections and revisions.
4E] Ask for another glance of your finished product by that person.
4E] Did that wonderful person do a great job helping you? Using your best handwriting, hand-write him/her a “Thank You” note on that best-quality note sized paper. It goes a very long way - just in case you might need some additional help in the future.

5] Prepare and send the résumés to the people you have on your list. Don’t forget to make sure each and every cover letter is signed. Make sure the same letter and résumé are in the same envelope, addressed to the same person.

6] Use postage stamps. DON’T use a postage meter.

I believe I did my best to help you. Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer your question. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer. Thanks to everyone for reading my answer.

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that's my real last name.

Answer 2

forget your education for a moment, that is secondary to the primary q, and one you need to answer yourself. i believe that point about working alone is paramount. think about jobs where you do that, and you can use some of your mind and/or hand skills. maybe a real estate appraiser class. or an inspector. or sell tools from a truck such as snap on tools, but that is an entrepreneurial endeavor and you have too put up some money. you never completely work alone unless you work from your house from your computer. it is said by work counselors to follow your interests first, then the money will come.

Answer 3

I'd go with tech support. See if you can get your foot in the door someplace and be a sponge - learn all that you can. If you can swing it, start taking classes to get certified...eventually you could do consulting work on the side. If you go for a degree in this arena, there's even more opportunity.

Answer 4

http://www.careerexplorer.net/aptitude.asp

That is the link to a website that provides a free career aptitude test.
Aptitude tests study your interests and skills and finds careers that would suit your unique abilities.
I would recommend that you never stay anywhere just for the money!
You are still young and there is plenty of time for you to go back for schooling or training or whatever is needed to help you get a career you love instead of one where you just punch a time clock for a paycheck.
Lots of Luck to you- I hope you find what you are looking for :)

Answer 5

stick with the money until you know for sure. auto mechanics make a ton of money are you kidding. you just need to focus.