How do you find your career?

[Anonymous]

I've been through a lot in my life that has stirred me away from education, to which I want to get back into! I'm now nearly 30 and feel like I haven't lived to my full potential.

I studied Nursing but that wasn't for me. I want to travel, go places with my career.
I don't have kids or any real commitments so nothing is holding me back except myself.
I work two jobs I hate - supermarket retail and a personal care worker. I don't want to be stuck into jobs but want an actual career that I can flaunt and be proud of.

How did you guys realise what your career path was?

[EmmaMary]

From being a little girl I had always wanted to be a policewoman, but due to a medical condition I was unable to do so.

However, it was suggested to me that there were other areas within the force that might suit me better and that I would find both interesting and satisfying.

Having always being fascinated with human biology, science and chemistry, I then studied for a BSc in forensic science, and now work as a scientist for the police authority.

It's obviously nowhere near the same as being a policewoman, but to me it's a pretty close second.

[Asker]

that's really good ! A guy at work always wanted to be a policeman but couldn't due to his eyesight or something not being anywhere near as good he couldn't get into the field, now he's a fresh produce manager and hates it lol. I'm glad you didn't give up on your dream like he did. :)

[EmmaMary]

I quote from a most beautiful poem and song called Desiderata.

"Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time."

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the A1 BC.

[ArtemisSilver]

Work backwards from what you want.

For me it's to be in charge, and autonomous with an uncapped earning potential. From there I arrived on project management.

[Daniela1982]

One thing is you won't find it on a site like G@G.