Dear Reader,
Career worries are the absolute worst; I understand where your frustrations are coming from! Let’s weigh up each option here, starting with the practical career- the one that will likely get you more dosh and more ‘wows’ when you tell people what you do for a living. Firstly, I think we should cast aside the ego when considering your action plan, try not to focus on how other people view your job role. At the end of the day, it will be you putting in the hours, not them. Okay, so now we have our main practical motivation- the money. I hate to have to centre finances but, in this day and age, a job with a safe salary and even the chance to progress and earn more is bound to be a majorly influencing factor in your career search. But is it worth your happiness? Would the security that a higher wage offers feel better for you than the freedom to follow a passion-based role? Here, you should consider the lifestyle you expect to lead whilst working, will you be responsible for a big family, do you want a fancy house with three cars or, are you looking for something smaller and more intimate? It may also be worth seeing if you could find the right balance. Perhaps pursue your high paying roles and experiment with pursuing your passions around it either as a hobby, by creating your own outlet or volunteering, pop a finger in each pie if you will. Whilst the vast number of options for after university is rather daunting, the limitless options mean there’s plenty rule for trial and error. It may seem like the end of the world if you choose one option and decide it wasn’t the right one but, as a parting word of reassurance, you can just take it as a lesson and move to your next option. It’s never too late.