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Future Plans

February 2nd, 2007 by Jennine

When I was in my last years of High School there was a lot of pressure on us to try and decide what our future career plans will be. I was of the belief, and still am, that a 16 year old with no life experience has no idea where their future lays and what they enjoy doing then is not what they will want to do 10+ years later.

Come my final year, I still had no idea what I wanted to do but was adamant that no more intensive study was for me. Luckily, I had supported parents and they encouraged me to look at my alternate options to University.

Fifteen years later, still with no clear concept of what I want to do as a career, besides earn an adequate income. However, I have had a variety of jobs, lived in various locations throughout the world and have lived a rich and fulfilling job.

A friend of mine from my school days was the total opposite. From the day we met at the age of 13 she had her life mapped out. She was going to study to become an Accountant, work to establish her own business and become self employed. All was going according to plan, she got into University, moved to Adelaide and last two weeks and had to move back to her home town. She just couldn’t handle living so far away from her family and city life. She then took on a job as a Sales Assistant, fell in love and now has a family, part time job and all thoughts of her own business have disappeared. The key thing is though; she’s happy and now believes that a career in Accounting wouldn’t be the right thing for her.

I’ve learnt that people don’t just judge you of what you do for a living, but also by what you have achieved. I’m going to be remembered as the congenial woman who was well travelled, well informed and well liked.

Moral of the story, don’t stress about the future – it takes care of itself. However, be prepared and make yourself employable. Enrol in courses, update your skills and be willing to travel to work.