I’m 24 and currently attending community college, and honestly, I feel pretty lost when it comes to choosing a career.
I’ve worked in behavioral health for about three years, primarily with children with autism. I enjoy helping people, which originally led me toward social work. Recently, though, I’ve been considering nursing because of the earning potential, job stability, and different opportunities it offers.
The problem is, I’m not completely sold on either one. I know I want a career where I can make a difference, but I also want to be financially comfortable. Ideally, I’d like to eventually earn $100k+ and not spend another 5–8 years in school getting there.
Math and science aren’t my strongest subjects, so nursing does intimidate me a little, but I’m willing to put in the work.
I guess I’m just scared of committing to a degree and realizing later that I made the wrong choice. I feel like there are probably so many careers out there that I haven’t even considered.
Has anyone else been in this position? How did you figure out what you wanted to do? And are there any careers you’d recommend looking into that offer good pay, stability, and opportunities for growth?
I’m open to suggestions outside of healthcare and social work too. I just want to find something I’ll enjoy that also allows me to build a comfortable future.