I chose human resources as a career . In grad school, I was taught how to motivate others, teach them to lead, and to develop others. In the 80’s we were gearing up for the tech revolution where organizations would become think tanks and people would work in self managed work teams, seeking to continuously grow and help the company, by doing so. I have to say, it was actually like that in NYC in the 90’s for several years…and then… Well, you know the reality. So, I would give advice to those who, like me, want to help people and make money today is that if you go into human resources, it is a very lucrative field. You will definitely use your business and people skills. But, it will come at a price. Mostly, you will be either laying people off or dealing with companies after lay offs, and helping the companies deal the huge emotional cost. You will not be doing what you learn to do in grad school. It’s a high burn out field, and it takes its toll if you remain. So while I wouldn’t dissuade anyone from going into it as a young person (did I say it’s a high paying field?) If you go in, make plans to change your career about 10 years into it for your own mental health. Friends that didn’t do that paid the price with their own physical health.