At the start of year 10, as 15 or 16 year olds, we were told we needed to seriously start thinking about career choices. If you ask me, that's way too early. I think very few people really know what they want to do at that age. I mean, my dad didn't find his ideal career until well into his 30's. By forcing us to think about our career paths that early on, I think it gives people the idea that what they choose now will be what they have to do for the rest of their lives. Which obviously isn't true in this day and age.
Once we enter into Year 11 & 12, we become even more focused on the future and career paths. We're told to choose subjects that wont limit us, but will lead us towards the career we want. We're bombarded with information about different universities and other things which will eventually land us a job (hopefully).
I guess I should start making my point: How do you know what career is right for you? How can you make that decision? Since getting my exam results, I've begun thinking about it. But the thing is, I still have no clue what I want to do. I always thought I wanted to get into journalism, writing, or just something to do with the media industry, but now I'm not so sure.
How did you figure it out?
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You're absolutely right, Kellie. It's way too early for most of us. Most of us want (and need) to experiment a little (or a lot) before deciding. Fortunately, i think it's easier (and more acceptable) to take that approach nowadays than it used to be. Not so long ago, people were expected to make a decision by the time they were 16 and often got locked into that for the next 40+ years. Thank goodness it's not like that anynore.
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