Chris Invests That's why my parents preferred that I learn a trade and a few skills first through high school. They also told me before I was in high school they did not have the money for any education beyond 12th grade and to save and/or get a scholarship. I was raised to know my financial limitations and just borrowed what I could afford to pay off....work full time, seek other sources like my personal savings/investments and the Air Force which paid most of my tuition. Growing up watching scifi pointed me in the direction of aerospace working around aircraft and spacecraft. I met quite a few at NASA that were influenced by watching "Lost in Space" as kids.
The problem is we just dont know what kind of jobs out there. You think about the usual teacher engineer doctor etc. but theres so many jobs that kids might be interested in but just aren't educated on it.
My exact problem. Going into senior year with the only college majors that I can just generally think of are the usual business, engineering, med school etc when there are so many different subcategories in these majors
I'm 26 now and feel like crying most of the time. I realized in my senior year of a business management degree that my study was broad and that I had not a single clue as to what I wanted to do with my life. May God have mercy on the confused and heavy laden.
I can relate, I majored in business administration. I had a classmate ask me what kinds of jobs do we get with that. If I could do it over I would have picked something more specific that degree was too broad. I would have picked accounting major or finance. yeah that was over 20 years ago.
My 2 oldest granddaughters didn't go to college, they started taking entry level jobs in different business to see if they liked the atmosphere. One started out thinking she want to be a Veterinarian, just working for a Vet was enough for to realize she didn't like it and switched to retail in pet stores. The other one worked in several jobs, thought she would see what an attorney's office would be like, so she got a job as a receptionist in an attorney's office, decided she really liked most of it. Right now she is a Paralegal and thinking as soon as she is bored maybe going to school to get a law degree, maybe not. I feel sorry for teenagers who are supposed to plan their life when they have no experience in life.
Honestly this is the way to do it! Many young people think they can only get hired in fast food or retail but that's not true! Put in your application and see what happens. Testing out a career before spending thousands is smart not "wasting time"!!!!
@@stephlyndsey3932 Not only that but there are the building trades. My Grandson is going to Jr. College and taking welding along with core classes. The Operating Engineers Local #12 is accepting Apprenticeship applications now. The Journeymen in this union make over $60.00 an hour. In case you don't know what they do, they operate heavy equipment like cranes, earthmovers (scrapers), dozers, backhoes, etc.
Congrats for your granddaughter!! In my opinion they did the right thing!! I remember my 17-18 year old self and i feel bad that she was supposed to know exactly what she was meant to do without having lived that much.
Mary Carricaburu so true! Experience will always go above! I feel this way. I’ve spent too many years in school and had to work small side jobs. It feels like I’ve been working just to eat crumbs sometimes
@@leifc.6045 I don't see how someone decides to go do a job line that. No one ever said, "I want to be a welder or a pipe fitter when I grow up." Is it just about the paycheck? I love my low income job but something has to change.
@@NotQuiteEpic not just those trades, but mainly anything with qualifications behind them. From there you can get into broad job fields with a wide amount of experience
I'm still years away from completing BS2. I'm not signing up for any more debt for trade school. I work with dogs and cats in a wonderful field. Even with 2X the pay rate a trade job seems like a step down to me.
"It's hard to be excited about the trip when you don't know what the destination is." That hit me hard. That explains my existential college depression. I've always known the types of things I'm interested in, but I've never had a "dream career" or anything even close to that, so it's hard feel secure in the path.
@@alwaysbefifi well that's easy to solve, You just focus on the present because you have a path for short term. Worrying about the future and getting sad over the past are the 2 biggest causes of emotional pain.
@@alwaysbefifi fr but i have a couple of careers in mind for me, Airline Pilot, Firefighter, Actor, Poilice, landlord- Real Estate, etc I feel like people need to understand you can do more than one thing at a time. Like you can act on the side and work on it till it makes as much as your other job. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND GOOGLE, talk with people in the career/ fields and figure out what you want to do!
Try 35 mate. I've worked between construction, hospitality and helping my parents business. What 'career' do I have? Every path requires education, commitment, time, discipline and you can't have it all.
About to go into college next year and I still have no idea what to major in or what career to go into, I think my stress levels just shot up more after reading this
I graduated with a degree in Music just a year ago, I'm $30,000 in debt. I'm having to wash cars just to be able to afford to move out of my parents house. Be wise about the major you choose, and the money you spend on it
Zylema Cruz I’m literally in the same situation with the guy above have a music degree and about 30k in debt about to start a internship that currently pays 8/hr. Eventually I will make 50-75k but 30k debt to make 50k annual is stupid. Very few places actually have music business degrees available that I know of. My advice is don’t blindly follow your passion. Study something marketable in college without debt or go to a 2 year institution and get a skill. You can always go back to college to follow your passion when your not broke and don’t have to borrow money. I was told college was something that I had to do to be successful no matter what degree. I was dumb enough to believe it. “Play stupid games win stupid prizes” comes to mind lol. My prize was a heap of debt and the realization that my degree is basically useless to late.
Raymond Serpa that’s like throwing pebbles at a mountain unfortunately. I’m getting second job to do in evenings and paying off debt as quick as possible.
I agree. I graduated with a degree in Communication Studies, but I could not find a job with my degree. I needed to pursue a different career path. I joined the military to get training in electronics and I had different civilian jobs working as a computer operator and an electronics technician. I went back to college to get a second bachelor's degree in Computer Science and I've been working as a software developer ever since.
This is the advise I gave my kids, and consider it if you wish. Since you are going to be doing this occupation for several years, it is important to find something you are passionate about first and foremost otherwise you will end up changing jobs often. You want to write down every hobby and everything you enjoy doing if you had the opportunity and the time, then after that list is complete write beside each one, what kinds of jobs are involved in those things. Cross reference at the end, and if you find you named a particular field more than once, that is your passion, and look for something in that field. The money will find you, because you will put the time, effort and passion into succeeding in what you love. Good luck
When I was 19 (in 2014) I watched 3 videos by Woodysgamertag about how to choose a career, they virtually changed my life. I found my calling thanks to those videos, best of luck to you
I started college with no real direction. I began with the declared major of political science with only vague goals. The more I got into it I started second guessing my major. I completed 2 years with all my core classes done and stopped college altogether, afraid to waste time and money headed in the wrong direction. I was interested in emergency services so I went to tech school at night for a year and became an EMT making $10/hour. After a few months of that I did some research and found that almost every college course I had taken (except one) was applicable toward a biology degree which would get me into physician assistant school. So I went back to college for 2 years, took loads of science classes, got into PA school, and now I've got work in 2 hospitals and 1 urgent care clinic. Any income problem I used to have is gone, and I actually enjoy what I do for a living.
Good for you!! You had the insight to hit the pause button when you realized that path wasn’t right for you. Also, we change as we get older. I did know what I wanted to do in undergrad and was blessed to pursue a career in my field. Now 15 years later, I’ve grown into other interests, and I was able to pursue a doctorate that will allow me to have career options once I graduate.
This reminded me of David Lee Roth's story of the second job he had even during Van Halen's successful and famous period - full time as a Paramedic & EMT in New York. Talk about working second jobs!! (Listen to his first Joe Rogan podcast. Amazing & inspirational guy.)
People have lost idea what a career really is - it's our way to contribute to community and get taken care in return. It's not a passion or a playground, it's part of our sense of purpose - in our lifetime we try to make this world a bit better...so the best way to choose a career is to look for what needs to be better in this word and make everyhing you can to make it. Look Dave for example, he saw people need help with bad financial decisions and he tries to help them and he has become famous and wealthy in return. So, best way to choose a career is to look where you can help and serve (and you feel like you could be good at it). If you think food is bad, become organic farmer,if you think people don't smile enough become a comedian, if you think health care should be better become a nurse or doctor, if you think education is bad become a teacher. Don't think about passion, passion is like a weather, changable. Try to find a purpose, connection with your environment and with your community and you'll inevitably be rewarded with wealth and respect. (Sorry for my English)
You are very correct. Too many people are chasing their passions when many of us can do many things because most of us have many interests. Knowing your making a difference in your community career wise is huge.
You’re right, but people tend to be better at something they would enjoy. So, for someone to produce their highest contribution to the world they need to find something they like doing.
At 23, I haven’t cried in 10+ years and this made me cry. Especially when he talked about quietness and quietness making things clearer. I’m going to exercise this. Thank you sir.
It was refreshing how you answered this, Dave. So often we as a society choose a path and then ask God to bless it. We’ve put the cart before the horse. But we were put in this world for a purpose. We just have to quiet the world long enough to hear His voice.
joyjamiebrady yes I went to a youth (high school-college aged )retreat. And after a seminar for deciding careers a guy raised his hand and said exactly this. Maybe it was you lol
How do you religious people do that when your god never actually says anything lol. What do you actually mean when you say hear his voice? Do you just think about it like a normal person and then attribute the thoughts that you agree with the most to your god?
@@invaderz1919 I believe that God communicates with me through my intuition a lot. I believe that he uses other people to pass messages along to me as well. I've always been a believer, but I didn't start getting deep into my faith until recently. So up until about a year ago, I didn't get it when other religious people would say that "God spoke" to them. I completely get it now because I have that faith.
I'm in a similar boat. Chose nursing and still can't find a specialty/area I like. I'm 33 now and feel like I wasted my entire time at college. I want to walk away, but to where?
I didn’t know what I wanted to do until I was 25. Once I knew where I wanted to go, I went to a trade school, knocked it out in 2 years and landed my dream job the day of graduation. Despite all that, I still want to grow. The goal now is to move up the ladder in my career. Not knowing where you’re going is scary. Once you figure it out and put your mind to it, the future is wide open for anything and things align as they should.
The problem is finding out what you want to do. There lies the problem, we know everything is great after that. But trying to figure it out without knowing is the hard part
@@MegaPublicPranks Absolutely! I work in advertising as an Art Director. In other words, I make ads. In order to get hired in this industry, diplomas don't mean much but your thought process and skills do. So I went to an advertising school for 2 years, learned the basics of the industry and put together a website showing what I can do. As graduation was approaching, I sent out my website to agencies all over the country to showcase my skills. I was even able to negotiate my salary!
@@mopnem That's what my actual title is, I work for an Ad agency. In Advertising you start as a Junior Art Director (Sometimes as a designer too), then it goes Art Director, Sr Art Director, Assistant Creative Director, Creative Director, Group Creative Director. I'm what they consider mid-level but still have a long way to go to get up there. It's moving fast though!
I went to school for accounting. Graduated and worked in the corporate world for 5 years. I was miserable. Did well financially and gained experience, but doing something you dread eats at you. I'm going back to school to be a teacher now. It's what I wanted to do since I was in high school but I got pushed in a different direction by my parents. It's ridiculous that we expect 18 year olds to go to college, take on the debt and figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. I'm almost 30 and I'm just figuring out my passion.
Got my degree in Accounting. Not a passion of mine but I like it enough and it pays the bills plus benefits though I still have a lot to learn after college. What I was really interested in while in college was Entomology. My friend asked why I didn't get my major in that. Didn't tell her it was because there are less jobs because I knew her answer would be something like "pursue your dreams". She thinks I'm obsessed with money but it's just that I have bills to pay and no one is going to pay mine for me.
I think people go to college out of high school, because they don’t want to feel behind starting late. Then when they are out and I’m crazy amount of debt, they realize they should’ve waited 😂🤣
I'm only 22 but this is the question that I've always been asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" And I've never been able to answer it, and now I'm starting to become really scared. Everyone I know around me knows what they want to do with their life and I just don't. I'm terrified that maybe I'll never know what I want to truly do with my life, I just hope I find out before it's too late.
Absolutely the same problem here, I'm 17 and most of my friends know what they gonna do in life, and I just don't, I understand this feeling. So have you decided your career?
Just start working entry level jobs in a bunch of fields. For example, if you want to check out the medical field, apply to a receptionist job there. You will learn a lot.
*Honestly though, nowadays no career is forever. People pivot and switch careers all the time. Many people take on multiple jobs, side hustles and passion projects. You're still young. Stop feeling so pressured to keep up with everyone else. You can live life at your own pace!!*
Thats because society says you must go to a 4 year college after high school and then start working after that get marry and buy a house before you have kids... On the other hand time does fly and if you do things in different order that might just mean life can be harder thats all... best of luck!
Took me until I was 29 to find my direction. (Ironically, I even went to a trade school and that did not work out at all, economy is dried up in my area.) Turns out it was right under my nose the whole time. I've been drawing since I was 5, and everyone kept telling me my work looks like it belongs on TV. I finally looked into animation and it all clicked. Just thankful I was extremely anti-college until I knew what I wanted to commit to. If you're not sure, it might just be the very thing you're trying to avoid because it seems risky or scares you. The mind is a funny thing.
Uuuughghgh, that’s what I’ve been wanting to go to school for but the amount of debt scares me and the fact I can’t afford a ‘good art school’ (like SVA, SCAD, CalArts etc.) kills me :(
Reanne Hempsall please answer. I'm also an Artist and I'm 26, about to wrap up community college and I don't see myself doing anything else other than art! However I'm lost and scared of the "starving artist" that is always shoved everywhere. Did you major in graphic design and animation? How did it click for you
@@keniaalvarez5623 I'm going for concept art/ animation! As you can work in niches in these fields. (Storyboard artist/ background painter / environment designer/ character artist etc). And I am not majoring, just going for a 4 year diploma. Don't feel forced to do graphic design if you're only interested in illustration, other art fields are just as employable. I don't think it's something you decide to do, as much as you realize it's something you deeply want and you'd be unhappy doing anything else. How well do you think you can you succeed in a career you have no passion or predispositions for? The big salaries advertised for any field are reserved for the cream of the crop.
I’m 24 and I just went through this crisis and honestly don’t know if I’m out of it yet. First I joined the military but kept an open mind. Didn’t like it and got out. Then I worked construction. Again, didn’t like it and quit. I stayed at that construction job for almost 2 years longer than I planned and was miserable as hell so that I could keep money coming in while trying to figure out what I wanted to do because I was tired of starting all over. I was nearing my breaking point with that job but didn’t feel any closer to figuring it out. One of my best friends from the military is a trucker and recommended I try it. Did some research and admitted up front there were things I didn’t like about it based off what I read but also things I loved. I told myself it’s pretty hard to find the perfect career. One that won’t have any bad sides to it. So I figured I’d have to sacrifice. Anyway, I got tired of sitting around wondering and just went for it. So I’m in training now. It’s rough but hoping it’ll get better with time. Moral of the story is don’t wait for it to come to you. Go immerse yourself in it. It’s the only true way to know if it’s what you’ll want. Also my mom didn’t start nursing school until she was 42. It’s never too late (but definitely better to figure it out earlier).
Im 21, just got out of the military too and i just dont see myself going to college because its a waste of time plus its getting less valued. Thinking of going into the HVAC industry.
I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career so I stayed home and went to community college. Decided to pick an associate degree and start from there. I also applied for a co-op position so that I could learn on the job which really helped me learn my likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. I started out going for administrative assistant work and now, 6 years later, I am graduating this Saturday with a bachelors in business administration focused in management information systems. I also networked my way under the chief information security officer as an information security administrator. I took a lot of advice along the way and I’m very grateful to those who cared enough to give it. I paid my way through college and will graduate without students loans to pay off and a great entry level position in a great field to get into right now.
To anyone with the same question, I’d say figure out what you’re good at - what talent or gift you’ve been blessed with, then find a job that’ll match well with those skills and pays good money, and pursue that. While you’re in school or pursuing that, build yourself into the best version of yourself that you can be. The rest will work itself out.
i’m the same man but you have to try things or else you’re never going to know. You don’t HAVE to like it just as long as you try and say, hey i didn’t like that what else can i try. Sooner or later you will find something, maybe it be something you’re trying or it might just be a random encounter with someone that peeks your interest but you can’t just sit there and say i don’t know what to do. That’s what i did and it just builds more stress. Save some money work and different jobs and just try not to worry about it. it will come, and when it does you will be passionate about it and after that the sky is the limit buddy. i hope this helped i didn’t mean to be mean in anyway. Best of luck on your journey my friend:)
Too many people are getting this backwards: Decide what you want to do and then go to college. Don’t go to college and then decide what you want to do. That’s a recipe for disaster. Begin with the end in mind.
I think most people don't have it all figured out. My cousin did though. She became a physical therapist in her 20s and she will be 50 this year. She has been a PT her whole life. I wish I would have known what I wanted for sure and been able to stick with it. Healthcare is about the only viable, secure thing in the US now. That's my plan. I will finally get into healthcare. Better late than never. But I know I can't keep teaching English abroad on 1 year contracts. They aren't stable and I have never had a job longer than two and a half years.
Get out there, attend events, get job shadowing opportunities, internships or volunteer. We should live more and learn more about what we like or don't like
Just turned 26 dropped out of community college for graphic design, and I've been doing nothing but working(9-5jobs,hard landscape jobs)...I dont know what or where I'm taking my life
Hang in there. Keep trying new things. Don't let other people discourage you . I'm 26 and I have a decent job but I feel like there is more out there and more money making opportunity to make. I'm still wondering what else I am going to other than what I do now. God creates different paths and timelines for everyone. Good luck .
My high school's career coach met with my class twice. Once in the 8th grade where she told us "Find out what you want to go to college for because time is almost up" and once our senior year where she told us to give her a copy of our college acceptance letters. No other time whatsoever. Public school is a mirage.
KING MUFASA Same as me. Of course that was over 6 years ago. Nursing is a great career path. It pays well, you get to help people. But you definitely earn your pay that’s for sure. Good luck out there.
I’m 23 and feel like I’m stuck in a hole…I dropped out of college at 18 and haven’t even touched my student loan….all these comments and this video gives me hope again…a little fire is lit under me again
I’ve always wanted to be a music producer. I’m 36 and was about to work with Sony records 8 years ago but the people fronting the money on my behalf backed out. Now I’m starting again and I’m excited to go where I’m going.
I’m in high school but I’m 100% sure that I want to be an airline pilot. My advice to figure out what you want to do is to just think of your hobbies and interests and figure out how you can turn it into a career. If you are into technology, maybe look at becoming an engineer, or if you’re into fashion maybe look at becoming a fashion designer. You get the idea. Just ask yourself what you like doing and what you’re interested in and how you can make money out of it.
Great advice! A lot of people however, change hobbies all the time! I wish this was easier said than done but your advice is spot on! Commercial airline pilots are also one of the most rewarding trade jobs right now too! I hope you’ve kept that aspiration!
One of the biggest lesson I learn is to NOT RUSH into college. To experiment with entry level jobs first in the industry that you might be interested in. I’m 21 studying to be a bilingual elementary teacher and my mistake was not subbing at schools first to see if I would like to become an actual teacher.
I hope he’s doing okay now. I was 20 at the time this video dropped, in the same place as him. I wish i would have gotten this advice. I just graduated in a field that I was really passionate about but I knew towards the end that it may have just been better off as a hobby. I’m scared I made a bad choice and I’m still not 100% sure what it is that I wanna do with my life.
Im 21 lost asf also. Dont know what path to take. Been working on my credit, got a full time job to save money, wanna go to school but dont wanna get myself in debt... hmm
How do you figure that out when you have to actually work a job to know what it's like but to work that job you need the degree but now you're back to step one, not knowing what kind of degree or career path...
Read about it See if you can volunteer around that career or shadow someone who’s doing it. Meet with professionals or educators who can give you insight. Serious call them or email them and tell them you would like to learn more about that career.
Been there! Some subjects I was fascinated by happened to be the path with least resistance. Luckily I had to leave college without wasting that time in the major which was probably a blessing in disguise. I ended up meeting people who majored in something or knew someone and didn't even get what they desired. Nothing wrong with getting to work and getting your hands dirty or even learning a trade!
I bounced around a lot having different ideas and waiting on the moment my opportunity is going to come knocking on my door, not until I got to my 30s I finally got my dream job in Microsoft and also started a bit of investing in stocks, also real estate did my fortune change for the better. Having a good passive income stream has helped me a lot during this recession.
This is a really good video because most people in their 20s are clueless on what career path to choose. I suggest that you choose a path that will inspire you and improve the quality of your life.
Same here with me @Kim, currently am thinking of starting a blog page which I think would be ideal for me. It’s important not give up on your ideas and dreams.
I love encountering young men such as him who truly care about their future and are speculative about the things around them. I am one myself, the same age. And man it’s hella road to cross; you never know if something will hit you or not as you don’t always see what’s coming.
I've been trying to figure this out for most of my life. I thought I knew but the job changed and it's not the same anymore. Honestly, NOTHING EVER FELT RIGHT. Still doesn't. It's really tough to aim without a target.
As an incoming college freshman I truly value this advice. As a nursing major with a minor and entrepreneurship and innovation I hope I’m making the right decision. Just need to go find a quiet place and talk to god
It can be an intimidating leap. I'm doing a Bachelor of Arts - God forbid - and I dream of studying astrophysics and other sciences because its so interesting and I love watching, reading and consuming that sort of thing, but because of having poor support from parents (in maths and science - good parents just they didn't know the subjects) and really EVIL maths and science teachers, I got forced to drop maths and science half-way through high school. I don't even know how to do my times tables, and listen, I am smart, I was top of my high school for English and humanities, but I don't have to time or confidence to learn maths and science to be allowed to swap into that type of degree. I'm stuck on the wrong side of the tracks, wasting precious money and time.
@@Slam_24 so do you plan on teaching then? I know some colleges offer remedial math and help you build up. It would take a couple semesters but if you apply yourself and don't mind the time, you could do it. But you shouldn't do a BA if you don't want to. I agree with your response though!
I love his advice. Talk to god with a blank yellow pad. I’m 29 and have no idea but I am always stuck working and taking care of things. I never take the time to find out my purpose or what I’m meant to do
I think the key is to identify your interests, strength, skills etc then pin out the life you want to live, and choose a career based on those factors.
I couldnt figure out what I wanted to do til I was 30, now I have a degree Im passionate about, working at an engineering firm, putting my husband through school for his passion =)
My Aunt owned a painting business for about 20 years, and I worked for her every summer since I was 13 for about 8 years. It built a strong work ethic, I learned a useful skill, and made pretty good money. I keep telling my younger friends, who are still in college and don’t know what they want to do with their life, pick up some kind of trade. If nothing else, it’ll give you a useful skill that could be used later on and provide some income in the meantime. Tradespeople can earn a really good living if you’re halfway decent at what you do. Go out and do stuff. Even if you spend a few years of your life in an industry you never go back to, the networking, skills, and character building that come along with it will be invaluable.
This is some great advice! I recently struggled with this. I picked a major in mechanical engineering without a specific reason and no real solid goal behind it. In the exam phase, I lost my motivation and didn't touch a book for any of the exams :). After that, I started thinking about the reasons why I study ME and what should I be later in life. I could not figure it out until it got silent. I truly asked myself "what is my passion, what am I most interested in?", after a few nights of intensive thinking, I figured it out. It turns out, a major in ME is not the best option for me. I am glad, I took some time for myself and truly thought everything through.
Somebody said that not knowing which career to choose is the number one cause of student debt. That is absolutely true, but the issue is that all of us have to decide what path to pursue for the rest of our lives at such a young age, all to fit ourselves into the capitalistic society we live in. It’s very demanding, and I personally see no definitive answer.
I started college wanting to become an English teacher. Then I developed schizoaffective disorder and figured that would make dealing with students, parents, and administrators very difficult. I ended up getting a B.A. in English and did a few publishing jobs. The jobs were hard to find and harder to get. There's still a part of me that would like to teach. It seems like a very straightforward career path and profession. I think I could be good at it, but my schizoaffective disorder and meds for it have done quite a lot of damage to my brain. I just wish I was normal and that I had a straight forward career path.
@@RC-fi8nn So I've kinda gone through a lot of jobs since college: library assistant, librarian, editor, proofreader, freelance writer, technical writer... Right now I'm taking on remote temp jobs. I tend to do the best with jobs where I can work from home :)
I chose a career in Finance and side gig in health because I didnt know what i wanted to do but I do know that no matter what everyone has to deal with Finance and Health.
Better late than never! You still have plenty of time. I just graduated from a 2yr vet assistant course, and met a 40yr old woman who took the same course and was finishing a 2yr vet tech course right after. I'm 32 and felt like I waited too long but now I'm glad that I waited because I may have studied something that I wouldn't have been interested in for long.
I am also 20 years old, I'm just going to get to retirement asap. If you choose this path remember to take baby steps to it, trying to get the entire picture at once is a mistake I've made before and a mistake I'll never repeat.
I believe that very few people actually knew by heart what or who they wanted to become . most people choose something based on 80%logic / 20% emotion , and decide that that's what they want to do or who they want to become. Most people who think " they have no idea what they are doing with their life " feel this way because they think that all people who figured it out , woke up one day and went like " oh i wanna be a doctor , or i want to be a lawyer ! " to sum up : Don't beat yourself up because you can't close your eyes , look inside , then get an aha moment and know what you want to do "
I’m in the same situation. Currently in national guard and work at fedex as a truck driver . I’m 26 years old . I don’t feel like I want to do this the rest of my life and I’m trying to figure what I love to do but it’s just not clicking. I’m just going to pray on it and hope I find my purpose.
I’ve changed my major from biomedical to computer science (fail) and finally landed where I knew from the start I like. Business finance. Thank God, I don’t have any students loans. But changing major causes so much stress. I stopped going to school for 2 years before I decided to do business and stick to it. There is hope. I’m about 2 years from graduating and I can almost taste it!
I always knew that Business was where I fit in. Not only was it interesting to me but I was always good at advanced math. I went with biomedical and CS more to please my parents. I stressed so much that I actually dropped out for a while. But I went for it and I honestly love it. Tracking and forecasting money is my niche lol.
Taking control of your life is the *KEY* to happiness and success. We all start somewhere, whether that be at the bottom or with a little help. Ultimately your potential is determined by your habits, which will *DEFINE* Who you are and what mark you leave on earth.
I got certified as a lifeguard just to have a summer gig at a camp. A few months later I decided to become an EMT. I start the course in January and will become an EMT soon after I graduate. Sometimes you’re career will reveal itself to you by accident. Don’t wait around at home for doors to open. Apply to things you’d thought you’d never do.
An anology that comes to mind listening to Ramsey here is when we turn the radio down when we are following directions. The music is the "business" of life and when you turn that down and make it quiet, you can see clearly. I too am stuck with what I want to do.
Dave Ramsey is such an encouraging man and he believes in God which makes him more than someone who just a motivational speaker. I’m learning to apply what I’ve learned it doesn’t have to to be hard. It’s just changing your mindset which I’m working on!
the thing is im 21 and ive came to the conclusion that i will learn multiple crafts throughout my life and will never stick to one thing. the problem is executing this plan. i want to learn a trade so i get paid while i learn then ill go to college while im in my 30s so i will already have a high paying job to support myself
"It's hard to be excited about the trip when you don't know what the destination is". This is how I feel going through university for a degree I don't see any future for, for me.
I’ve been asking this question to myself since I was 16 doing some electrical work with a family friend. I didn’t wanna do this for the rest of my life. I wanna have a job I’m not gonna hate every second of.
Great advice. Professing Christians oftentimes leave the Lord out of their plans (or lack of). First step is to acknowledge Him in all your ways, and that's the direction Mr. Ramsey was leading this young man toward.
@@fatimamagana2686 basically figure what you want to do first then pick a major based around that. Don't pick a major in something that you don't like and then try to find careers in it
@2:28 this is true. Yes, you need to figure out what you want to do but if you constantly change your mind you’re not going to accomplish anything. Beeen there ,done that, and I Stuck at home with my parents and I need to hurry up and move along 😅 time is precious . If you don’t know what you want to do with life just work and save your money 💰 . then if you decide that you’re Interested in whatever that career , find a job closest to that career title. This will save you money , time , and all together you’ll feel less guilty.
I am 40 and have no idea what I want to do. I have 3 degrees. Mass communication, hotel and resort management and neuro diagnostic technician working with Epilepsy patients. Still trying to find something I love to do.
Im 25, working in retail, completed a diploma. Went and did a semester of bachelor of business majoring in management. Unfortunately covid happened and I struggled with online learning so deferred. Currently trying to get out of the supermarket but also don’t know what I want to do career wise. Just got recently engaged as well.
I'd say not knowing which career to choose is the number one cause of the student loan epidemic 🤷♂️
Chris Invests doesn’t help that people and parents pressure kids to go to college before they even know what they want to do for a living.
@@dinospumoni8860 "just go and you'll figure it out" after $50,000 in loans
I'd say government backed student loans is the number one cause
Chris Invests
That's why my parents preferred that I learn a trade and a few skills first through high school.
They also told me before I was in high school they did not have the money for any education beyond 12th grade and to save and/or get a scholarship.
I was raised to know my financial limitations and just borrowed what I could afford to pay off....work full time, seek other sources like my personal savings/investments and the Air Force which paid most of my tuition.
Growing up watching scifi pointed me in the direction of aerospace working around aircraft and spacecraft.
I met quite a few at NASA that were influenced by watching "Lost in Space" as kids.
@@blackworldtraveler3711 Never Fear, Smith Is Here! 🤣
Should be mandatory students take a career class
Ya, everything should be mandatory. Me love force.
@@Geletin911 did you go to high school with all its mandatory classes?
If only Cain were Abel, yes, unfortunately I had horrible parents and went to a State enforced school. Your point?
@@Geletin911 ok just wondering if you at least experienced it.
@@ifonlycainwereabel2110 ok...pretty random inquiry, but ok...
The problem is we just dont know what kind of jobs out there. You think about the usual teacher engineer doctor etc. but theres so many jobs that kids might be interested in but just aren't educated on it.
My exact problem. Going into senior year with the only college majors that I can just generally think of are the usual business, engineering, med school etc when there are so many different subcategories in these majors
Absolutely
Car Salesman is a cool job but my parents say they make no money
exactly
@@661.julian4 you can make a ton of money as a salesman in anything. Just need to be able to sell
I'm 26 now and feel like crying most of the time. I realized in my senior year of a business management degree that my study was broad and that I had not a single clue as to what I wanted to do with my life. May God have mercy on the confused and heavy laden.
You are okay, just finish it, you never know what is God holding for you. Don’t lean on your own understanding but have faith on God
I’m 28 an I’m still looking in wondering what can I see myself doing for the rest of my life
Hope you found a job?
I can relate, I majored in business administration. I had a classmate ask me what kinds of jobs do we get with that. If I could do it over I would have picked something more specific that degree was too broad. I would have picked accounting major or finance. yeah that was over 20 years ago.
@@luceromoreno9081 Hey I am in the same position just a year older than you, what kind of artist are you aiming to become ?
My 2 oldest granddaughters didn't go to college, they started taking entry level jobs in different business to see if they liked the atmosphere. One started out thinking she want to be a Veterinarian, just working for a Vet was enough for to realize she didn't like it and switched to retail in pet stores. The other one worked in several jobs, thought she would see what an attorney's office would be like, so she got a job as a receptionist in an attorney's office, decided she really liked most of it. Right now she is a Paralegal and thinking as soon as she is bored maybe going to school to get a law degree, maybe not.
I feel sorry for teenagers who are supposed to plan their life when they have no experience in life.
Honestly this is the way to do it! Many young people think they can only get hired in fast food or retail but that's not true! Put in your application and see what happens. Testing out a career before spending thousands is smart not "wasting time"!!!!
@@stephlyndsey3932 Not only that but there are the building trades. My Grandson is going to Jr. College and taking welding along with core classes. The Operating Engineers Local #12 is accepting Apprenticeship applications now. The Journeymen in this union make over $60.00 an hour. In case you don't know what they do, they operate heavy equipment like cranes, earthmovers (scrapers), dozers, backhoes, etc.
Congrats for your granddaughter!! In my opinion they did the right thing!! I remember my 17-18 year old self and i feel bad that she was supposed to know exactly what she was meant to do without having lived that much.
Mary Carricaburu so true! Experience will always go above! I feel this way. I’ve spent too many years in school and had to work small side jobs. It feels like I’ve been working just to eat crumbs sometimes
very smart!
This is me. 33 years old and I still have no direction.
I'm sorry
You can do trades, medical, IT, business etc. But for sure trades are really in need and as well on IT too
@@leifc.6045 I don't see how someone decides to go do a job line that. No one ever said, "I want to be a welder or a pipe fitter when I grow up."
Is it just about the paycheck? I love my low income job but something has to change.
@@NotQuiteEpic not just those trades, but mainly anything with qualifications behind them. From there you can get into broad job fields with a wide amount of experience
I'm still years away from completing BS2. I'm not signing up for any more debt for trade school. I work with dogs and cats in a wonderful field. Even with 2X the pay rate a trade job seems like a step down to me.
"It's hard to be excited about the trip when you don't know what the destination is." That hit me hard. That explains my existential college depression. I've always known the types of things I'm interested in, but I've never had a "dream career" or anything even close to that, so it's hard feel secure in the path.
How is it going now? Hope you got some clarity on what to do next
I feel you currently at uni and the anxiety of not knowing what I want to do in the future drives me crazy
@@alwaysbefifi well that's easy to solve, You just focus on the present because you have a path for short term.
Worrying about the future and getting sad over the past are the 2 biggest causes of emotional pain.
@@alwaysbefifi fr but i have a couple of careers in mind for me, Airline Pilot, Firefighter, Actor, Poilice, landlord- Real Estate, etc I feel like people need to understand you can do more than one thing at a time. Like you can act on the side and work on it till it makes as much as your other job. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND GOOGLE, talk with people in the career/ fields and figure out what you want to do!
@@alwaysbefifi what major are you doing bye the way?
Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you can make.
Still haven't at age 33.
Try 35 mate. I've worked between construction, hospitality and helping my parents business. What 'career' do I have? Every path requires education, commitment, time, discipline and you can't have it all.
Ah yes just what I needed to read to release some pressure lol
About to go into college next year and I still have no idea what to major in or what career to go into, I think my stress levels just shot up more after reading this
@@Rose-xe7ds I didn’t know what to do but my advisor told me to go in business admistration probably switching it tho
I graduated with a degree in Music just a year ago, I'm $30,000 in debt. I'm having to wash cars just to be able to afford to move out of my parents house. Be wise about the major you choose, and the money you spend on it
Caleb Oswalt what about a degree in music business? Do you think maybe it’s possible to find something?
Zylema Cruz I’m literally in the same situation with the guy above have a music degree and about 30k in debt about to start a internship that currently pays 8/hr. Eventually I will make 50-75k but 30k debt to make 50k annual is stupid. Very few places actually have music business degrees available that I know of. My advice is don’t blindly follow your passion. Study something marketable in college without debt or go to a 2 year institution and get a skill. You can always go back to college to follow your passion when your not broke and don’t have to borrow money. I was told college was something that I had to do to be successful no matter what degree. I was dumb enough to believe it. “Play stupid games win stupid prizes” comes to mind lol. My prize was a heap of debt and the realization that my degree is basically useless to late.
@@stephenwoods6318 Can you do some music gigs on weekends,while doing your internship?
Raymond Serpa that’s like throwing pebbles at a mountain unfortunately. I’m getting second job to do in evenings and paying off debt as quick as possible.
I agree. I graduated with a degree in Communication Studies, but I could not find a job with my degree. I needed to pursue a different career path. I joined the military to get training in electronics and I had different civilian jobs working as a computer operator and an electronics technician. I went back to college to get a second bachelor's degree in Computer Science and I've been working as a software developer ever since.
Lemme just clean my calculator and straighten these papers while this kid gives me his whole life story. lol
😂😂😂
Exactly my thoughts lol
Kid needed a reality check, and mom didn't help.
And breath out, loudly. Looking straight at the camera.
Lol, I think the history degree made it hard for him to concentrate, lol. A wasteful education.
“How are you?”
Dave Ramsay: “BeTtEr ThAn I dEsRvE”
Lenny Lenny I found this way too funny 😂
@@RPE-Official woah there sally, I know it was a joke but don't laugh so hard your kidneys explode
Flawless
😂😂😂😂
Feel like a God
"You are a rat in a wheel"
"Yes sir"
😂😂😂
The guy who asked the question, if youre reading this I'm in the same boat bro, same age too, same decision, I feel ya
This is the advise I gave my kids, and consider it if you wish. Since you are going to be doing this occupation for several years, it is important to find something you are passionate about first and foremost otherwise you will end up changing jobs often. You want to write down every hobby and everything you enjoy doing if you had the opportunity and the time, then after that list is complete write beside each one, what kinds of jobs are involved in those things. Cross reference at the end, and if you find you named a particular field more than once, that is your passion, and look for something in that field. The money will find you, because you will put the time, effort and passion into succeeding in what you love. Good luck
When I was 19 (in 2014) I watched 3 videos by Woodysgamertag about how to choose a career, they virtually changed my life. I found my calling thanks to those videos, best of luck to you
I feel you guys too...and i'm 21 as well,, and i've already learned bunch of things and i don't know what to dooo
@@kuhataparunks where can I find
Really, Jose?
I started college with no real direction. I began with the declared major of political science with only vague goals. The more I got into it I started second guessing my major. I completed 2 years with all my core classes done and stopped college altogether, afraid to waste time and money headed in the wrong direction. I was interested in emergency services so I went to tech school at night for a year and became an EMT making $10/hour. After a few months of that I did some research and found that almost every college course I had taken (except one) was applicable toward a biology degree which would get me into physician assistant school. So I went back to college for 2 years, took loads of science classes, got into PA school, and now I've got work in 2 hospitals and 1 urgent care clinic. Any income problem I used to have is gone, and I actually enjoy what I do for a living.
This is Great .
Good for you!! You had the insight to hit the pause button when you realized that path wasn’t right for you. Also, we change as we get older. I did know what I wanted to do in undergrad and was blessed to pursue a career in my field. Now 15 years later, I’ve grown into other interests, and I was able to pursue a doctorate that will allow me to have career options once I graduate.
Jesus! $10/hour for an EMT, why do they make such little money?
Well done young man, awesome. *hat tip
This reminded me of David Lee Roth's story of the second job he had even during Van Halen's successful and famous period - full time as a Paramedic & EMT in New York. Talk about working second jobs!! (Listen to his first Joe Rogan podcast. Amazing & inspirational guy.)
People have lost idea what a career really is - it's our way to contribute to community and get taken care in return. It's not a passion or a playground, it's part of our sense of purpose - in our lifetime we try to make this world a bit better...so the best way to choose a career is to look for what needs to be better in this word and make everyhing you can to make it. Look Dave for example, he saw people need help with bad financial decisions and he tries to help them and he has become famous and wealthy in return. So, best way to choose a career is to look where you can help and serve (and you feel like you could be good at it). If you think food is bad, become organic farmer,if you think people don't smile enough become a comedian, if you think health care should be better become a nurse or doctor, if you think education is bad become a teacher. Don't think about passion, passion is like a weather, changable. Try to find a purpose, connection with your environment and with your community and you'll inevitably be rewarded with wealth and respect. (Sorry for my English)
You are absolutely right I didn’t think about it like this
You are very correct. Too many people are chasing their passions when many of us can do many things because most of us have many interests. Knowing your making a difference in your community career wise is huge.
Thank you for this
You’re right, but people tend to be better at something they would enjoy. So, for someone to produce their highest contribution to the world they need to find something they like doing.
Wow this really helped thank you :))
At 23, I haven’t cried in 10+ years and this made me cry. Especially when he talked about quietness and quietness making things clearer. I’m going to exercise this. Thank you sir.
How are you?
It was refreshing how you answered this, Dave. So often we as a society choose a path and then ask God to bless it. We’ve put the cart before the horse. But we were put in this world for a purpose. We just have to quiet the world long enough to hear His voice.
joyjamiebrady so true
joyjamiebrady yes
I went to a youth (high school-college aged )retreat. And after a seminar for deciding careers a guy raised his hand and said exactly this. Maybe it was you lol
Amen, well said!
How do you religious people do that when your god never actually says anything lol. What do you actually mean when you say hear his voice? Do you just think about it like a normal person and then attribute the thoughts that you agree with the most to your god?
@@invaderz1919 I believe that God communicates with me through my intuition a lot. I believe that he uses other people to pass messages along to me as well. I've always been a believer, but I didn't start getting deep into my faith until recently. So up until about a year ago, I didn't get it when other religious people would say that "God spoke" to them. I completely get it now because I have that faith.
I’m 34 and struggle every day finding out what I want to do.
I work in IT and hate it, I’d love something satisfying.
Hey, I thought I would like IT and am considering it. Currently, I teach. Why do you hate IT?
I'm in a similar boat. Chose nursing and still can't find a specialty/area I like. I'm 33 now and feel like I wasted my entire time at college. I want to walk away, but to where?
TheKnellBelle have you thought about pa school? This allows you to switch specialties very easily
Just try out new things, we are supposed to be fulfilled and happy. Have you tried job shadowing??
@@christynichole5437 1 year later I still hate it. But there are aspects I like
I didn’t know what I wanted to do until I was 25. Once I knew where I wanted to go, I went to a trade school, knocked it out in 2 years and landed my dream job the day of graduation. Despite all that, I still want to grow. The goal now is to move up the ladder in my career.
Not knowing where you’re going is scary. Once you figure it out and put your mind to it, the future is wide open for anything and things align as they should.
The problem is finding out what you want to do. There lies the problem, we know everything is great after that. But trying to figure it out without knowing is the hard part
May I ask what trade you ended up doing? I am a little lost trying to decide what to myself.
@@MegaPublicPranks Absolutely! I work in advertising as an Art Director. In other words, I make ads. In order to get hired in this industry, diplomas don't mean much but your thought process and skills do. So I went to an advertising school for 2 years, learned the basics of the industry and put together a website showing what I can do. As graduation was approaching, I sent out my website to agencies all over the country to showcase my skills. I was even able to negotiate my salary!
@@CapitaineDolphin Do you have a business or are u just calling yourself Art Director? Art Directors are top of the ladder not entry.
@@mopnem That's what my actual title is, I work for an Ad agency. In Advertising you start as a Junior Art Director (Sometimes as a designer too), then it goes Art Director, Sr Art Director, Assistant Creative Director, Creative Director, Group Creative Director. I'm what they consider mid-level but still have a long way to go to get up there. It's moving fast though!
I went to school for accounting. Graduated and worked in the corporate world for 5 years. I was miserable. Did well financially and gained experience, but doing something you dread eats at you. I'm going back to school to be a teacher now. It's what I wanted to do since I was in high school but I got pushed in a different direction by my parents. It's ridiculous that we expect 18 year olds to go to college, take on the debt and figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. I'm almost 30 and I'm just figuring out my passion.
Are you still teaching?
@@LofiPOV I am!
@@Jimmy-b1y5q That's beautiful
Got my degree in Accounting. Not a passion of mine but I like it enough and it pays the bills plus benefits though I still have a lot to learn after college. What I was really interested in while in college was Entomology. My friend asked why I didn't get my major in that. Didn't tell her it was because there are less jobs because I knew her answer would be something like "pursue your dreams". She thinks I'm obsessed with money but it's just that I have bills to pay and no one is going to pay mine for me.
Rebekah C.
Hey try going for clep exams. They are a good foundation to save a lot of money
@@cardcode8345 That's really cool but I'm afraid I already graduated. I think I'm done with higher education for the foreseeable future.
Rebekah C. Was school stressful?
I’ve always wondered what the point of working for money is if you don’t at least somewhat enjoy it? What kind of life is that?
Yeah but then how do you have a will to live? I’d just kill myself if I couldn’t do my passion
I think people go to college out of high school, because they don’t want to feel behind starting late. Then when they are out and I’m crazy amount of debt, they realize they should’ve waited 😂🤣
I feel like that also man I’m graduating June 26
Precisely.
I'm only 22 but this is the question that I've always been asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" And I've never been able to answer it, and now I'm starting to become really scared. Everyone I know around me knows what they want to do with their life and I just don't. I'm terrified that maybe I'll never know what I want to truly do with my life, I just hope I find out before it's too late.
Enlist. Use those 4 years figuring out what you want and when you get out, take advantage of that GI Bill and enjoy going to college debt free.
Are you me? I wrote something like this in my diary almost verbatim. I hope you find what you're looking for
I wanted to be a sams club worker 😳💁
Absolutely the same problem here, I'm 17 and most of my friends know what they gonna do in life, and I just don't, I understand this feeling. So have you decided your career?
Just start working entry level jobs in a bunch of fields. For example, if you want to check out the medical field, apply to a receptionist job there. You will learn a lot.
“When it gets quiet, things get more clear.”
“Its hard to be excited about the trip when you don’t know what the destination is” is an incredible quote
"If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable." -Lucius Annaeus Seneca.
*Honestly though, nowadays no career is forever. People pivot and switch careers all the time. Many people take on multiple jobs, side hustles and passion projects. You're still young. Stop feeling so pressured to keep up with everyone else. You can live life at your own pace!!*
@@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ huh?
Goes against all i believe in considering if you invest in s&p for 49 thats 7 doubles so 1k^7=128k
Thats because society says you must go to a 4 year college after high school and then start working after that get marry and buy a house before you have kids... On the other hand time does fly and if you do things in different order that might just mean life can be harder thats all... best of luck!
@@moneygrinds4216 whats a sp investment?
Took me until I was 29 to find my direction. (Ironically, I even went to a trade school and that did not work out at all, economy is dried up in my area.) Turns out it was right under my nose the whole time. I've been drawing since I was 5, and everyone kept telling me my work looks like it belongs on TV. I finally looked into animation and it all clicked. Just thankful I was extremely anti-college until I knew what I wanted to commit to. If you're not sure, it might just be the very thing you're trying to avoid because it seems risky or scares you. The mind is a funny thing.
Reanne Hempsall This comment gives me inspiration.
Uuuughghgh, that’s what I’ve been wanting to go to school for but the amount of debt scares me and the fact I can’t afford a ‘good art school’ (like SVA, SCAD, CalArts etc.) kills me :(
Reanne Hempsall please answer. I'm also an Artist and I'm 26, about to wrap up community college and I don't see myself doing anything else other than art! However I'm lost and scared of the "starving artist" that is always shoved everywhere. Did you major in graphic design and animation? How did it click for you
@@keniaalvarez5623 I'm going for concept art/ animation! As you can work in niches in these fields. (Storyboard artist/ background painter / environment designer/ character artist etc). And I am not majoring, just going for a 4 year diploma. Don't feel forced to do graphic design if you're only interested in illustration, other art fields are just as employable. I don't think it's something you decide to do, as much as you realize it's something you deeply want and you'd be unhappy doing anything else. How well do you think you can you succeed in a career you have no passion or predispositions for? The big salaries advertised for any field are reserved for the cream of the crop.
@@riannehempsall1994 thank you for replying and your feedback! You really got me thinking!! In a great way!
"You chose the path with the least resistance" Wow, imagine how many of us have done this
That would be a BA in mass communications.
I’m 24 and I just went through this crisis and honestly don’t know if I’m out of it yet. First I joined the military but kept an open mind. Didn’t like it and got out. Then I worked construction. Again, didn’t like it and quit. I stayed at that construction job for almost 2 years longer than I planned and was miserable as hell so that I could keep money coming in while trying to figure out what I wanted to do because I was tired of starting all over. I was nearing my breaking point with that job but didn’t feel any closer to figuring it out. One of my best friends from the military is a trucker and recommended I try it. Did some research and admitted up front there were things I didn’t like about it based off what I read but also things I loved. I told myself it’s pretty hard to find the perfect career. One that won’t have any bad sides to it. So I figured I’d have to sacrifice. Anyway, I got tired of sitting around wondering and just went for it. So I’m in training now. It’s rough but hoping it’ll get better with time. Moral of the story is don’t wait for it to come to you. Go immerse yourself in it. It’s the only true way to know if it’s what you’ll want. Also my mom didn’t start nursing school until she was 42. It’s never too late (but definitely better to figure it out earlier).
Im 21, just got out of the military too and i just dont see myself going to college because its a waste of time plus its getting less valued. Thinking of going into the HVAC industry.
I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career so I stayed home and went to community college. Decided to pick an associate degree and start from there. I also applied for a co-op position so that I could learn on the job which really helped me learn my likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. I started out going for administrative assistant work and now, 6 years later, I am graduating this Saturday with a bachelors in business administration focused in management information systems. I also networked my way under the chief information security officer as an information security administrator. I took a lot of advice along the way and I’m very grateful to those who cared enough to give it. I paid my way through college and will graduate without students loans to pay off and a great entry level position in a great field to get into right now.
maybe he was going to school part time and work full time 🙄
To anyone with the same question, I’d say figure out what you’re good at - what talent or gift you’ve been blessed with, then find a job that’ll match well with those skills and pays good money, and pursue that.
While you’re in school or pursuing that, build yourself into the best version of yourself that you can be. The rest will work itself out.
I don't know my talents
I’m good at over analyzing situations.
My only talent is English but everyone says that’s useless
@@evanbrown5254 Look into risk mitigation careers!
@@Ambermarie13 Copywriter? Lyricist? Manuscript writer? Author?
I have interests, but absolutely no faith in my ability to follow through on them. I give up after about ten minutes of trying something.
i’m the same man but you have to try things or else you’re never going to know. You don’t HAVE to like it just as long as you try and say, hey i didn’t like that what else can i try. Sooner or later you will find something, maybe it be something you’re trying or it might just be a random encounter with someone that peeks your interest but you can’t just sit there and say i don’t know what to do. That’s what i did and it just builds more stress. Save some money work and different jobs and just try not to worry about it. it will come, and when it does you will be passionate about it and after that the sky is the limit buddy. i hope this helped i didn’t mean to be mean in anyway. Best of luck on your journey my friend:)
Too many people are getting this backwards: Decide what you want to do and then go to college.
Don’t go to college and then decide what you want to do. That’s a recipe for disaster.
Begin with the end in mind.
You can thank the schools for this. Listen to more Gary Vee. He will tell you.
Can I say I finished college and I still don't know what I want to do?
Most people do lol
Yes you can!
I think everyone really knows but is too afraid to do it. If being frank.
Look at something practical you enjoy doing. Professional licences or certifications. I go to my BA, but hate my job I got during the recession😄
Cherry Tung - Finance & Fashion I would say this is way more common then uncommon.
How many people honestly know what they want then the next step, something that has a decent future? I am 38 and am completely lost.
I think most people don't have it all figured out. My cousin did though. She became a physical therapist in her 20s and she will be 50 this year. She has been a PT her whole life. I wish I would have known what I wanted for sure and been able to stick with it. Healthcare is about the only viable, secure thing in the US now. That's my plan. I will finally get into healthcare. Better late than never. But I know I can't keep teaching English abroad on 1 year contracts. They aren't stable and I have never had a job longer than two and a half years.
I’m 28 an I’m lost your not the only one
“Go walk around and talk to God for the weekend...” 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️
I will be doing this the next day i am off from work. Probably the best advice i have ever heard
Labi ni kafe per ty wooooosh
More like talk to yourself coz god doesn't exist we don't need to create something to point direction all we need is ourselves
@@aidenwalker1152 What's your household income?
@@martinmi5 enough to enjoy my life I don't live my life in other people's validations
Fascinating advice, and definitely relevant to me as another 21 year old. Thanks Dave.
Get out there, attend events, get job shadowing opportunities, internships or volunteer. We should live more and learn more about what we like or don't like
Just turned 26 dropped out of community college for graphic design, and I've been doing nothing but working(9-5jobs,hard landscape jobs)...I dont know what or where I'm taking my life
Have you tried internships or job shadowing? Even attending events.
just bro desgin broo
I’m 26 as well. Ur young stay calm. Keep looking keep busy
@@HashtagCareerGoals internships dont even pay, its a joke
Hang in there. Keep trying new things. Don't let other people discourage you . I'm 26 and I have a decent job but I feel like there is more out there and more money making opportunity to make. I'm still wondering what else I am going to other than what I do now. God creates different paths and timelines for everyone. Good luck .
My high school's career coach met with my class twice. Once in the 8th grade where she told us "Find out what you want to go to college for because time is almost up" and once our senior year where she told us to give her a copy of our college acceptance letters. No other time whatsoever. Public school is a mirage.
I’m 23 and almost done with school. Getting my BSN this semester with zero DEBT. Feels good 😄
KING MUFASA
Same as me. Of course that was over 6 years ago. Nursing is a great career path. It pays well, you get to help people. But you definitely earn your pay that’s for sure.
Good luck out there.
congratulations but how zero debt? How did you do that?
Ice Viking thank you and I wish you the best
Why not just be a professional poker player? I’d presume it would be a better environment with better earning potential ;)
*dave Ramsey sheds tear.
I’m 23 and feel like I’m stuck in a hole…I dropped out of college at 18 and haven’t even touched my student loan….all these comments and this video gives me hope again…a little fire is lit under me again
I'm 21 and pretty much same situation. Sometimes I feel like it's too late to change but then I realize I've been thinking that way since 7th grade.
I dropped out of college when I was 18 been working jobs every since then I’m 28 an still don’t know what I see myself doing
@@trustme7660 omg I`ll be the same probably :))
@@agathaXG it’s finding something you can see yourself doing everyday and retiring in that’s the issue
I’ve always wanted to be a music producer. I’m 36 and was about to work with Sony records 8 years ago but the people fronting the money on my behalf backed out. Now I’m starting again and I’m excited to go where I’m going.
Removing all the noise is definitely something I should consider doing. That's some good advice.
I’m in high school but I’m 100% sure that I want to be an airline pilot. My advice to figure out what you want to do is to just think of your hobbies and interests and figure out how you can turn it into a career. If you are into technology, maybe look at becoming an engineer, or if you’re into fashion maybe look at becoming a fashion designer. You get the idea. Just ask yourself what you like doing and what you’re interested in and how you can make money out of it.
Great advice! A lot of people however, change hobbies all the time! I wish this was easier said than done but your advice is spot on! Commercial airline pilots are also one of the most rewarding trade jobs right now too! I hope you’ve kept that aspiration!
This is the perfect example of how our education system is failing us
One of the biggest lesson I learn is to NOT RUSH into college. To experiment with entry level jobs first in the industry that you might be interested in. I’m 21 studying to be a bilingual elementary teacher and my mistake was not subbing at schools first to see if I would like to become an actual teacher.
Hi
I hope he’s doing okay now. I was 20 at the time this video dropped, in the same place as him. I wish i would have gotten this advice. I just graduated in a field that I was really passionate about but I knew towards the end that it may have just been better off as a hobby. I’m scared I made a bad choice and I’m still not 100% sure what it is that I wanna do with my life.
What’s your major?
Im 21 lost asf also. Dont know what path to take. Been working on my credit, got a full time job to save money, wanna go to school but dont wanna get myself in debt... hmm
David Marz College ain’t always worth it.
Enlist. Discover yourself and your true interests. Get out at 4, use GI Bill.
@@ErrorPagenotFound-ig1cy thats what im thinking
You figure out what energizes you and head in that direction. Don’t worry about “passion.” If it grows you and gives you energy then go after it!!
Thanks Rebekah :)
How do you figure that out when you have to actually work a job to know what it's like but to work that job you need the degree but now you're back to step one, not knowing what kind of degree or career path...
Read about it
See if you can volunteer around that career or shadow someone who’s doing it.
Meet with professionals or educators who can give you insight. Serious call them or email them and tell them you would like to learn more about that career.
Been there! Some subjects I was fascinated by happened to be the path with least resistance. Luckily I had to leave college without wasting that time in the major which was probably a blessing in disguise. I ended up meeting people who majored in something or knew someone and didn't even get what they desired. Nothing wrong with getting to work and getting your hands dirty or even learning a trade!
I bounced around a lot having different ideas and waiting on the moment my opportunity is going to come knocking on my door, not until I got to my 30s I finally got my dream job in Microsoft and also started a bit of investing in stocks, also real estate did my fortune change for the better. Having a good passive income stream has helped me a lot during this recession.
This is a really good video because most people in their 20s are clueless on what career path to choose. I suggest that you choose a path that will inspire you and improve the quality of your life.
Same here with me @Kim, currently am thinking of starting a blog page which I think would be ideal for me. It’s important not give up on your ideas and dreams.
Am 23 and I don’t know what career I would fit in 🤔
I love encountering young men such as him who truly care about their future and are speculative about the things around them.
I am one myself, the same age. And man it’s hella road to cross; you never know if something will hit you or not as you don’t always see what’s coming.
Put God first...he will answered...I love it. And is true
This advice is so deep and on point . Be quite and connect to yourself
What worries me the most is picking the wrong career and the overwhelm of all the options available
I've been trying to figure this out for most of my life.
I thought I knew but the job changed and it's not the same anymore.
Honestly, NOTHING EVER FELT RIGHT. Still doesn't.
It's really tough to aim without a target.
As an incoming college freshman I truly value this advice. As a nursing major with a minor and entrepreneurship and innovation I hope I’m making the right decision. Just need to go find a quiet place and talk to god
Im 24yo and I have no clue what I want to do im currently a journeyman plumber and I hate my career field i dont really care for trades.
Have you ever considered becoming a monk?
Christ Be With You
I'm confused on how he ended up taking a history degree when he specifically said he likes finances and investing.
It is very hard to decide and some people just don't get into the right classes.
It can be an intimidating leap.
I'm doing a Bachelor of Arts - God forbid - and I dream of studying astrophysics and other sciences because its so interesting and I love watching, reading and consuming that sort of thing, but because of having poor support from parents (in maths and science - good parents just they didn't know the subjects) and really EVIL maths and science teachers, I got forced to drop maths and science half-way through high school. I don't even know how to do my times tables, and listen, I am smart, I was top of my high school for English and humanities, but I don't have to time or confidence to learn maths and science to be allowed to swap into that type of degree. I'm stuck on the wrong side of the tracks, wasting precious money and time.
@@Slam_24 so do you plan on teaching then? I know some colleges offer remedial math and help you build up. It would take a couple semesters but if you apply yourself and don't mind the time, you could do it. But you shouldn't do a BA if you don't want to. I agree with your response though!
I love his advice. Talk to god with a blank yellow pad. I’m 29 and have no idea but I am always stuck working and taking care of things. I never take the time to find out my purpose or what I’m meant to do
I think the key is to identify your interests, strength, skills etc then pin out the life you want to live, and choose a career based on those factors.
He needs to start out as a Financial Advisor. If he’s good at math and wants to do something else, then consider becoming an actuary.
I couldnt figure out what I wanted to do til I was 30, now I have a degree Im passionate about, working at an engineering firm, putting my husband through school for his passion =)
What are u doing there?
Did you got university at 30?
@@gorgeousprincess332 well I was in my late 20's, i finished my degree, at 30.
Thank you 😊💕
My Aunt owned a painting business for about 20 years, and I worked for her every summer since I was 13 for about 8 years. It built a strong work ethic, I learned a useful skill, and made pretty good money.
I keep telling my younger friends, who are still in college and don’t know what they want to do with their life, pick up some kind of trade. If nothing else, it’ll give you a useful skill that could be used later on and provide some income in the meantime. Tradespeople can earn a really good living if you’re halfway decent at what you do.
Go out and do stuff. Even if you spend a few years of your life in an industry you never go back to, the networking, skills, and character building that come along with it will be invaluable.
This is some great advice! I recently struggled with this. I picked a major in mechanical engineering without a specific reason and no real solid goal behind it. In the exam phase, I lost my motivation and didn't touch a book for any of the exams :). After that, I started thinking about the reasons why I study ME and what should I be later in life. I could not figure it out until it got silent. I truly asked myself "what is my passion, what am I most interested in?", after a few nights of intensive thinking, I figured it out. It turns out, a major in ME is not the best option for me. I am glad, I took some time for myself and truly thought everything through.
So what are u doing now, did u find what u like to do
so what do you do now?
Somebody said that not knowing which career to choose is the number one cause of student debt. That is absolutely true, but the issue is that all of us have to decide what path to pursue for the rest of our lives at such a young age, all to fit ourselves into the capitalistic society we live in. It’s very demanding, and I personally see no definitive answer.
one of the best Dave R segments.
👍❤🙏
I started college wanting to become an English teacher. Then I developed schizoaffective disorder and figured that would make dealing with students, parents, and administrators very difficult. I ended up getting a B.A. in English and did a few publishing jobs. The jobs were hard to find and harder to get. There's still a part of me that would like to teach. It seems like a very straightforward career path and profession. I think I could be good at it, but my schizoaffective disorder and meds for it have done quite a lot of damage to my brain. I just wish I was normal and that I had a straight forward career path.
Hi Abby. I'm similar to you. How is your career going?
@@RC-fi8nn So I've kinda gone through a lot of jobs since college: library assistant, librarian, editor, proofreader, freelance writer, technical writer... Right now I'm taking on remote temp jobs. I tend to do the best with jobs where I can work from home :)
I chose a career in Finance and side gig in health because I didnt know what i wanted to do but I do know that no matter what everyone has to deal with Finance and Health.
What's your side gig in health?
@@mizzcashmoney1 diet planner and personal trainer.
What if you’re already 40 and just thinking to start a career 😭
Better late than never! You still have plenty of time. I just graduated from a 2yr vet assistant course, and met a 40yr old woman who took the same course and was finishing a 2yr vet tech course right after. I'm 32 and felt like I waited too long but now I'm glad that I waited because I may have studied something that I wouldn't have been interested in for long.
There are people out there who are just receiving their first degree at 80 years old anything is possible ‼️
It’s never too late don’t give up keep going 🕯🙏🕯💜💜💜
I have no clue what to do. I'm 20 years old and do not have goals, dreams, or a desire to get into things.
I am also 20 years old, I'm just going to get to retirement asap. If you choose this path remember to take baby steps to it, trying to get the entire picture at once is a mistake I've made before and a mistake I'll never repeat.
Have you ever considered becoming a friar?
May The Lord Be With You...
Me deciding going to Community College first when I wasn't sure and decided that college wasn't for me was one of the smartest decisions I ever made
out of curiosity what are u doing now? i feel the same 😢
I believe that very few people actually knew by heart what or who they wanted to become . most people choose something based on 80%logic / 20% emotion , and decide that that's what they want to do or who they want to become. Most people who think " they have no idea what they are doing with their life " feel this way because they think that all people who figured it out , woke up one day and went like " oh i wanna be a doctor , or i want to be a lawyer ! " to sum up : Don't beat yourself up because you can't close your eyes , look inside , then get an aha moment and know what you want to do "
great watch!! especially for college students trying to figure it all out!
This is me at 29 tried different things at college
What are you doing now?
@@connorw360 security
I’m in the same situation. Currently in national guard and work at fedex as a truck driver . I’m 26 years old . I don’t feel like I want to do this the rest of my life and I’m trying to figure what I love to do but it’s just not clicking. I’m just going to pray on it and hope I find my purpose.
I’ve changed my major from biomedical to computer science (fail) and finally landed where I knew from the start I like. Business finance. Thank God, I don’t have any students loans. But changing major causes so much stress. I stopped going to school for 2 years before I decided to do business and stick to it. There is hope. I’m about 2 years from graduating and I can almost taste it!
Cristal Cuevas 👏🏼
How did you know Business Finance was the one? Or what did you like about Business Finance.
I always knew that Business was where I fit in. Not only was it interesting to me but I was always good at advanced math. I went with biomedical and CS more to please my parents. I stressed so much that I actually dropped out for a while. But I went for it and I honestly love it. Tracking and forecasting money is my niche lol.
Taking control of your life is the *KEY* to happiness and success. We all start
somewhere, whether that be at the bottom or with a little help. Ultimately your
potential is determined by your habits, which will *DEFINE* Who you are and
what mark you leave on earth.
What’s a good degree if you don’t like dealing with people
Desmond’s Film’s I was thinking the same thing
I got certified as a lifeguard just to have a summer gig at a camp.
A few months later I decided to become an EMT.
I start the course in January and will become an EMT soon after I graduate.
Sometimes you’re career will reveal itself to you by accident. Don’t wait around at home for doors to open. Apply to things you’d thought you’d never do.
How old are you though?
“Talk to God for the weekend” … always good advice.
An anology that comes to mind listening to Ramsey here is when we turn the radio down when we are following directions. The music is the "business" of life and when you turn that down and make it quiet, you can see clearly. I too am stuck with what I want to do.
Dave Ramsey is such an encouraging man and he believes in God which makes him more than someone who just a motivational speaker. I’m learning to apply what I’ve learned it doesn’t have to to be hard. It’s just changing your mindset which I’m working on!
“Okay, what do I want to be when I’m 40?” Everyone needs this. Excellent advice to this young man.
I'm glad I found this channel I'm 19 starting college in September
Choosing a career also has a lot to do with what type of lifestyle you want to live.
the thing is im 21 and ive came to the conclusion that i will learn multiple crafts throughout my life and will never stick to one thing. the problem is executing this plan. i want to learn a trade so i get paid while i learn then ill go to college while im in my 30s so i will already have a high paying job to support myself
"It's hard to be excited about the trip when you don't know what the destination is". This is how I feel going through university for a degree I don't see any future for, for me.
I’ve been asking this question to myself since I was 16 doing some electrical work with a family friend. I didn’t wanna do this for the rest of my life. I wanna have a job I’m not gonna hate every second of.
Great advice. Professing Christians oftentimes leave the Lord out of their plans (or lack of). First step is to acknowledge Him in all your ways, and that's the direction Mr. Ramsey was leading this young man toward.
I turned 40 in January and I'm STILL not sure, after 15 years, if what I do is what I want to be doing for the rest of my life 😕
I’m 25 and feel lost in terms of what career path I want to pursue 😩
Pick the major based on the job, not the job based on the major
What?
@@fatimamagana2686 basically figure what you want to do first then pick a major based around that. Don't pick a major in something that you don't like and then try to find careers in it
@2:28 this is true. Yes, you need to figure out what you want to do but if you constantly change your mind you’re not going to accomplish anything. Beeen there ,done that, and I
Stuck at home with my parents and I need to hurry up and move along 😅 time is precious .
If you don’t know what you want to do with life just work and save your money 💰 . then if you decide that you’re Interested in whatever that career , find a job closest to that career title. This will save you money , time , and all together you’ll feel less guilty.
Odds that this guy will end up being a commercial real estate agent?
Andrew F haha 2 to 1
Andrew F Haha
“ Better than I deserve “
I am 40 and have no idea what I want to do. I have 3 degrees. Mass communication, hotel and resort management and neuro diagnostic technician working with Epilepsy patients. Still trying to find something I love to do.
Can you tell me more about hotel and resort managment. Inwas thinking about doing something like that.
Im 25, working in retail, completed a diploma. Went and did a semester of bachelor of business majoring in management. Unfortunately covid happened and I struggled with online learning so deferred. Currently trying to get out of the supermarket but also don’t know what I want to do career wise. Just got recently engaged as well.
Don't drop out with 3 semesters left unless you're Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg 🙄👎