YOU & YOUR CAREER

Editor's note: The Editor holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. He has a great writing ability and loves to share his views on issues. Therefore, the views expressed are those he could personally relate to. Enjoy your reading and keep following his future publications.
Michael A. Mensah.
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A career is the job or profession that you do for a long period of your life Or it is that part of your life that you spend working.
Growing up as a young person, the number one and a very relevant decision that confronts you is the career path to choose. For some, it is easier. This is because for such people, their career path has already been decided on by their parents or guardian. In such a case, the individual involved seem to have very little or no say about his or her career path. On the other hand, there are some others that have to think through as to the career path to tread.
Growing up, my most cherished career was to be a Medical Doctor. Hmmm. Yes oo!  a Medical Doctor. I loved studying science especially the Biology. I developed great interest in Science because of biology. For Chemistry, not really friendly to me. However, my dad suggested to pursue a career in the business field. His reason? He had a friend working in a Bank and the working condition or opportunities seem to be very good. What had I to do? As a young Junior High School leaver, I had no say. You know, when you don't pay your fees you don't have much to say. More also, I was very naive about a lot of things. I knew little or nothing about Senior High schools and the programmes they offer. This made it a lot more easier to say, "dad, whatever you say".
With time, I discovered that it was the right decision to choose a business path. I wasn't so into Biology after all- the sight of blood was very difficult to behold.
As you are reading this article, you also have your own story to tell about your career path. You may still be contemplating on your career path right now. You ain't too sure or are you?
Howbeit, it is not a case of who chose your career path for you. But it is a matter of your capability, competence and interest in the chosen field. Another important matter to note is whether there will be enough money to finance your studies in the chosen field.
Life is full of choices and whatever we choose has consequential  effects on our lives. It could also serve as a precedent for the younger generations after you. This is the more reason why you need not to choose a career path just as you select among your clothes. It is very imperative to critically and thoroughly think through your desired career path. Some career paths may just be decorative and may not help unleash your full capabilities. Still, some others are very well paid but yet not very fulfilling.
Given the current economic situations, one could easily choose a career path he/she is not interested in at all. This I call 'situational choice'. Given a different economic condition, one may choose some thing he/she has great interest and love in. Re-examine your choice of career and decide whether you like to continue in that same path or a change will do.
Do what you love and love what you do.
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I will be sharing more on You & Your Career in my next publication. Do make it a point not to miss. On the other hand, your comments and contributions are most welcomed.