Choosing a Career Path Before College

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Choosing a career can be daunting, especially as college approaches. It's essential to prioritize personal interests over potential earnings. While a medical or dental degree may offer financial security and early retirement, the discussion emphasizes the importance of pursuing a passion, such as graphic design. Many individuals change their majors during college, so selecting a university that provides a range of options is advisable. Exploring different fields can help clarify interests, and finding a fulfilling career can lead to a desire to continue working rather than retiring early.
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ok i don't know what to choose for a career and collage is getting closer. I was either thinking to just get a medical degree or denistry degree but i hate both of them but i would love to retire at 45 like my dentist but what I am really interested in is graphic design so i was thinking of the art institutes but i don't really know what to do anyone have adive or sugestions
 
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kevinlikesphysics said:
I was either thinking to just get a medical degree or denistry degree but i hate both of them

That bold part really says it all. Pick something you *want* to do. No amount of money is worth being miserable for the rest of your life. Quite a few doctors would tell you the same thing. :smile: Pick something you like and pursue it. If you don't know what that is, no problem. That's normal. Just try some things out until something really catches your attention.
 
Go to a university that offers all of these as choices. You don't have to declare your major or the rest of your life before you enter college. I know it feels that way sometimes, with everyone telling you how you have to go to college and you have to fill out all these applications, etc. The vast majority of people change their major in college (for many reasons). So pick a good school that offers majors in all your interests and if you decide incorrectly you can change.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Ryan
 
If you find something you love to do you won't want to retire at 45 you'll want to keep doing it! :)
 
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