Choosing Your Path

The following graphic is meant to aid you in choosing your best career path. The best situation is to find yourself in a career where you love what you do, are really good at it, and are getting paid to do it. An old adage is, “Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.”

This best situation is represented by the star at the center of the graphic. If you are off-balance, the goal is to move towards the center.

If you are good at something and someone will pay you to do it but you’re not passionate about it you will find yourself an unhappy rich person. You need to learn to say no to these opportunities.

If you do what you love and are really good at it, but no one will pay you to do it you will be happy but poor. You need to find a way to make money at what you love.

If you are passionate about something and you can make money doing it but are not very good at it, you have to improve your skills.

For further guidance, speak to your school counselor or visit the college and career center.