I change my mind all the time.

Parents Forum
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<p>Hi Everyone,</p>

<p>I thought this would be better to post in the parents forum, because some of you would have good advice.</p>

<p>I can’t make up my mind.</p>

<p>One month ago, I wanted to be a lawyer.</p>

<p>Two weeks ago, an investment banker.</p>

<p>Today, a doctor. </p>

<p>It’s scary.</p>

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<p>You’re not even 16 yet, according to your profile. Just study hard and don’t worry about your future career yet. Take a variety of classes in college and see what interests you.</p>

<p>One other suggestion - try job shadowing a couple of professionals. Both my sons did that, and it was very helpful. I’ve had a HS student job shadow me (a structural engineer), and he decided to go into the field.</p>

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<p>I am over 50 and I am still changing my mind. I just recently changed my profession. There is no reason why you need to stick with one, a lot of careers are fungible.</p>

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<p>When I grow up (I’m 62), I want to be a pixie.</p>

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<p>I want to be a piano soloist!</p>

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<p>That’s okay! I changed my mind at 29 and finally pursued my passion. You’re young-just don’t do anything which will LIMIT your options later. Be academically well rounded.</p>

<p>Also, follow this thread I started. It’s early, but you may see some funny things which elicit some of your own memories.</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1341508-what-your-child-said-they-wanted-when-they-grew-up-vs-reality.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/1341508-what-your-child-said-they-wanted-when-they-grew-up-vs-reality.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;