Can you think of a time when you felt lost and did not know where to go or what to choose? Maybe it was deciding between which college to attend, which city to move to, or even which event to attend. Anyone can relate to the stress between choosing which major or career path they decide. We are so caught up in choosing the “right” path in order to please other people, when really, we should focus more on what feels best for ourselves.
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One of our interns immediately thought of a friend who went through a major career path change this past May after graduation. With the individual’s consent, she agreed to share her experience.
The student had decided early on in her college career that she would pursue an English degree, then later go to law school to become a family lawyer and also focus on estate planning. A few months before graduation and applying to law school, she decided to ditch the idea and ultimately pursue financial planning.
Listen to your gut.
“It (law school) didn’t feel right, I had a gut feeling.”
Plans can change, and that is okay.
“Don’t be afraid of your plan changing. I have wanted to become a lawyer since the age of 14. At 22, I am thanking myself for listening to my intuition instead of following through with law school. At this point in my life, it didn’t feel right.”
Combining Passions
“I realized I wanted to help people. I value client relationships; I learned this through my sales job at a wedding store, helping brides find their dress for the big day. I wanted to translate that into a different job. I realized I would be able to do the same work as a lawyer as far as helping people, but not have to go through additional schooling. Financial planning will allow me to translate my passions with less paperwork on a desk than a lawyer, while still having a long-standing career. My passion for helping people ultimately brought me to this decision!”
Takeaway: What Do You Want For Yourself?
Anyone can use this story to their advantage. It is important to unlock your passions, interests, strengths, and combine those. There is also a part of the mind that people should listen to more; it is the unconscious mind and what’s below, or a “gut feeling.” Access that spot in your brain and create self-awareness, and trust yourself. Take a leap of faith!
Luckily, Minetum’s purpose as a business is helping individuals work through these career changes, no matter if you are a student or have been in the workforce for decades! Want us to help you find your new direction? Contact us today to learn more about our 3-month Career Coaching Program or request a free session here! We would love to take the time to help you; after all, that is our passion!
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