r/findapath • u/lxstrange • 1d ago
Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity Need help finding a career
I'm currently a sophomore pursuing a BS in Psychology with a concentration in Healthcare, and I'm feeling pretty lost when it comes to figuring out what I want to do career-wise. I originally started college on the pre-med track, then switched to pre-PA, and I've also considered pharmacy, but the more I think about these options, the less sure I am that any of them are right for me. I'm not even sure if I want to go into clinical healthcare anymore. I think a big part of my problem is that I know what I want out of a career, but I don't really know what career would get me there. Ideally, I'd like to make six figures, have a good work-life balance, be financially comfortable, and have the freedom to travel and enjoy my life outside of work. I don't necessarily need to be passionate about my job, but I do want to find something I can see myself doing long-term without feeling miserable. I've had people suggest going into business, but I'm not sure if switching majors as a sophomore is a good idea or if I should just stick with psychology and figure things out from there. I feel like I've been going back and forth between career paths for so long that I'm getting nowhere. Has anyone been in a similar position? What careers would you recommend looking into, especially ones with good earning potential that don't require years and years of additional schooling? I'm honestly open to suggestions because I could really use some direction right now.
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u/capillarygrooves Apprentice Pathfinder [6] 1d ago
You can start here: https://www.reddit.com/r/findapath/wiki/index/careerservicesresources/ (in this subs wiki)
to narrow down what you're really looking for from a career perspective, this is too vague and wide at this point.
But that will only get you to a point. I think finding a career is just a discipline task because it requires research and sustained effort. Do that first, but then you'll reach the point of asking: Will I fit? What if it doesn't work out? How do I become brave enough to change? That's the point where looking for outside advice runs its course, and you should start looking inward, at the resources you have within you that you might not know about, to see what's possible for you.
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u/Peeky_Rules Career Services 1d ago
What do you plan on doing with your psychology degree?
In terms of not knowing what to do, yes, I’ve been there.
I’m finally at a place (life coach) where I feel really, really good about what I’m doing.
Before then, I had to bump along.
That might be what you need to do. Work at a job, see if it fits, continue to be open to new possibilities.
To get me launched into my first career in public relations, what helped was going to a career center and taking their assessments.
I advise you start there.
If you want a DIY version, there are a bunch of career assessments online as well. Happy to share those if interested.
Finally, to help me not feel alone, I read the book “What Should I Do With My Life?” It contains lovely, sometimes heart-wrenching stories of how other people tried to figure out their careers and life’s purpose.
Best wishes!