Schnee Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Alright, let's think ahead, far, far ahead of IB Exams, even ahead of University.So what in a career is the most important to you? e.g. is it for the $, or for what you'll do, or for its impact on society etc.Make a ranking list Better yet, tell us the profession that you're aiming for~Meh:1) Personal interests, ex. I'd never dream of becoming a historian even if I get paid 5 grand per day. Or a doctor, I'd die first before performing an autopsy, especially after my mom's detailed description of her placement experience. So I thought, maybe a rockstar, and that was 5 yrs ago.2) Contribution to society, so maybe I won't be a video game tester... Although it's loads of fun 3) $$$$ -- too bad that's reality. Bills, bills, bills. But it's nice to think about the true values behind it.4) Working conditions/environment -- Autopsy room everyday??? 0.0 I'd rather work in a factory. Maybe you'll get used to it. But not today.5) Opportunities--duh, have to be smart and know the "market". Competition is never a bad thing, but too much of it=unemployment. Profession: No clue yet. Well I lied. Something related to math, business, computers, hopefully science too. Something well-rounded. That "something" is hard to find. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeG Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) I want to be a Meteorologist (ever since I was 5 lol)I want to be a Meteorologist because of my fascination with the weather. I don't know why, but I've always been captivated by colossal storm clouds looming on the horizon. Even though the Math in University is going to kill me, I know being a Meteorologist is something I would enjoy. I would go to work everyday studying something I love.If you asked me this question a year ago, I would have said "Tax Attorney." That too was a career I wanted to enter. This changed after I saw a MSNBC or CNBC documentary that said too many people are entering into business careers rather than science and math. After seeing this I realized that I wanted to make a positive impact on the world. Sure, people in the business world do this, but I wanted to do it in my on way. The pay is something I'm a little worried about. Jobs in Meteorology are somewhat rare, so I may end up working a Government job. What I really want to do is work for a company that makes Wind or Solar power plants, and if I can do it, an Aerospace company. Edited January 1, 2011 by JoeGuff Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnee Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 I want to be a Meteorologist (ever since I was 5 lol)I want to be a Meteorologist because of my fascination with the weather. I don't know why, but I've always been captivated by colossal storm clouds looming on the horizon. Even though the Math in University is going to kill me, I know being a Meteorologist is something I would enjoy. I would go to work everyday studying something I love.If you asked me this question a year ago, I would have said "Tax Attorney." That too was a career I wanted to enter. This changed after I saw a MSNBC or CNBC documentary that said too many people are entering into business careers rather than science and math. After seeing this I realized that I wanted to make a positive impact on the world. Sure, people in the business world do this, but I wanted to do it in my on way. The pay is something I'm a little worried about. Jobs in Meteorology are somewhat rare, so I may end up working a Government job. What I really want to do is work for a company that makes Wind or Solar power plants, and if I can do it, an Aerospace company.Wow that sounds great~ Just like in the movie "cloudy with a change of meatballs", please post here if there's going to be pizza rain anytime in the future *jokes*We should really all go for our passions I kind of envy that you actually know where you're going. I have no clue right now, and since IB is so well-rounded, it opens doors for many fields, and perhaps I'll have to pick one at the last minute. Then I'll end up choosing another in like 2 years, then another, then another until there is a "right one". Or maybe there isn't a "right one" for some people (like me 0.0).Frankly if it's only about making a living, why even bother going through higher education, even in the trades there are many interesting jobs, or just start a company and sell awesome inventions. Although true, most professional careers impact the world in a greater extent... Ughhh We just have to grow up so soon. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imma Be Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I want to be a journalist. Don't laugh, but my idea is to work at CNN one day making documentaries about out world and how it is impacting us and the people arround us. I want to be able to help people by showing others what they're going through. I want to show people the beauty and the ugliness of life. I want to show people what our world is really like beyond their doorstep.and I want to learn law (my mom likes the idea, i would rather do poli-sci but whatev)So yah that's what I want to do. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rummandcoke Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Aerospace/Electrical Engineering. Mechatronics Engineering (robots vill rule da VORLD). Mostly because my skill/interest leans heavily towards math, and mostly because I really, REALLY want to work in a field that space-related some day. Also, I think the entire career choice often gets a bad rep for being environmentally unfriendly, so I kind of want to help disprove that.I've wanted to be a doctor at one point, but then I realized pretty soon that everyone wants to be a doctor, and Biology isn't really that interesting to me. Not as interesting as learning circular motion and circuits. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmar Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 As far as career-wise, I hate to say this, but a large paycheck is definitely on my list, but it is not the deciding factor. Furthermore, I like to look at what I'm doing, as far as if I'm contributing to society. I also would like a career that allows me to travel. I'm not entirely sure what the combination of these include, but I'm most likely going to apply for medical school after I graduate from a 4-year college to see if I can at least make it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessskris Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 1. Passion/Personal interest2. $$$$$3. Opportunities4. Contribution to societyI like Math. Too bad being a Mathematician or a Math teacher is unlikely to give me money. So I thought Engineer is the best career for me. They are paid quite a lot and there are plenty of job opportunities, I believe.I am interested in being a psychologist but I don't know what it would be like and there is not a lot of job opportunity, I think. Also the salary... I don't think it is good enoughI am also interested in graphic designing but I am not interested in working in a magazine company or something like that..and I am not a good graphic designer so NOI have always dreamed of contributing to the society. I am thinking of doing something about that after I become successful I would like to be a teacher. I don't mind not getting paid if I can get a doctor to marry HAHA jk I would also like to build schools in villages, perhaps in my country but idk...So the best career is still Engineer if I can be a secretary, I think that would be great too but idk.. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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