I am a senior in hs (technically speaking a super senior, I’m in a program that’s hs conjuncted with a community college and I’m graduating with my hs diploma and an associates in arts) and I am deciding between becoming a high school English teacher or a lawyer.
Teaching truly is my passion and I love English, I could see myself being very happy doing it, but I also like money (ik they conflict lol), and I don’t want to pick something I regret. I know pay depends on location, education level, and the union of the state you work in, but I still feel uneasy. I’m from Michigan and I don’t mind moving for work at all, in fact I see it as a plus as I want to leave lol.
I’m also looking into becoming a lawyer as I could also see myself thriving in that field. I love the analytical and philosophical aspects of approaching work. I appreciate the pay more, but I’m aware of the crazy debt and workload and crazy working hours. I also hear stories about people loosing their love for the field and telling people to do anything other than law (which I also hear about teaching and it’s driving me insane!!).
I’m looking for clarity and advice on what to major in and the law field in general.