I’m really not sure what I should be doing at this point… I’m hoping that some of you can help me get “aimed” in the right direction. I already have an associate degree…worked in aviation for several years. I did office work for a couple years after that (HATED it).
I don’t want to be in aviation anymore (my hubby is an accountant and I want a regular 8-5 job, too).My hubby got me to go back to school…taking all the basic classes (General Education Requirements). I just finished my first semester back…I took Intro Biology, Algebra II, Intro Psychology, and Business.
So, here’s my major problem… I have NO CLUE what to be when I “grow up”!!!
I’m feeling “old”…too old to go back to college and start from the beginning. Mentally, I know it’s not true…emotionally, I’m not there. I guess I look at the different degree options and I haven’t found a 2-year that interests me at all.
I reeeeeeeeally like math…and am interested in physics…also, chemistry is cool. All the degrees that involve those topics are Bachelor’s…and the jobs require Master’s or higher… That’s a LOT of school. I just feel really uncertain about it all. My other “complication” is that my hubby is taking a job transfer in about 18 months.
So I’ll have to change schools in the middle. I should note that my hubby is completely supportive…just wants me to enjoy school and end up in a career I love. He doesn’t care if I spend a couple years in school or a decade…as long as it’s what I want to study. (Which I’m very thankful for!!). All in all…I just wish I had a “dream” to chase. I’ve had so many things go wrong in life that I’m to a point I’m scared to start anything/try anything.
Answer
The Career Planning section has a lot of great tools to help you decide on a major/career. Take a look at it when you get a chance! Counseling and Career Planning:
https://back2college.com/library/couns.htm
The Meyers-Briggs is very helpful for adults seeking a transition in life, but it can be viewed as more of a personality indicator while other tests target core interests and passions in life. If you are interested in additional guidance, you might investigate career assessment tools and tests.
There are many available online, and the career center at your college or university may also be able to assist you. Career assessment books are also a good resource, such as Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron.
