How to Choose A Career You Won’t Regret

[@GabrielBufardeci]

I'm 28 years old, I have a software degree, went to construction, now running my own dog training company that hasn't done amazingly. I'm at a point where I'm really struggling with hope, and this video legit made me cry with a sense of that hope being refilled. Thanks a lot

[@howardalien2720]

What did you think about construction?

[@GabrielBufardeci]

@@howardalien2720 I really enjoyed it, but I felt like I was trading my physical health for money after doing it a while. I had thoughts about wanting to do some sort of education consulting, and after your video, I realized that the "vertical" part of my T is learning theory and teaching/coaching. I've taught a lot of this info to my best friend who's a personal trainer, and it's helped him a ton, so we're working on a learning theory seminar for personal trainers, and thanks to this video, I'm now also applying to education consultant jobs. We've been working on the seminar for a while now, but this video helped me realize that I need to jump head first into it, which is actually what made me start applying to those jobs. Much thanks and much love

[@GabrielBufardeci]

@@Whyisthehandlenotabailable thanks

[@Hrathen39]

Yea, I never really saw much hope in doing something I love as it's not profitable. Instead I'm doing something I'm good at, get extremely well paid, and just use it to fund my hobbies.

[@Thomasromer2002]

@gabrielbufardeci2049 may I ask why you don’t like software? I’m currently a medical student, in my 2. Year, and I’m having the thought of changing to an IT career. Do you have any inputs?

[@quas3728]

Life is basically a collection of regrets. so people should not be scared about regretting

[@tanyakhantana6303]

Harsh truth 🙂

[@Esther-yr1vp]

I love that quote so much

[@aprilsummer6321]

I regret so much....

[@radyahhassan]

Was really thinking about this just a few minutes ago. How coincidental is it that I came across the quote I needed to see. Thanks!

[@fuzrohdah]

Wow this is kinda inspirational lol!

[@kristinapaxton9686]

I think we should not strive for a dream career, rather a dream lifestyle and how we can use a career as a tool to achieve that dream lifestyle.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

yes

[@SheenaShea]

Omg 🙌

[@TheresaReichley]

This is the advice I’d give. Don’t worry about the specifics of the job until you know what kids of lifestyle you want. If you want to have lots of time off, you can’t do things like software where you have to be working all the time. If you want have a lot of money, you probably won’t be doing passion work (which unless you’re superhuman, don’t pay well), and won’t get a lot of time off.

[@laVieVv]

yes 🙌🏾

[@divineanslem4376]

I really needed this. Thank you

[@matthewcrome5835]

I relate to this so hard... I always loved math and science as a kid and participated in model rocket building, robotics, science fairs, and spelling bees. I later became interested in abnormal psychology when I began struggling with mental health issues, and also in anthropology when I took a class in community college and was hooked. I later rekindled my interest in robotics/CS/engineering, as well as starting work in the autism/IDD field (I am on the spectrum myself). Now I am pursuing a degree in Psychology with a goal of working in the autism/IDD field, but I want to go back to college for engineering/robotics at some point just to learn more about it and maybe change my career. In the meantime, I'm learning all I can about psychology, while participating in CS, rocketry, and other engineering clubs on the side.

[@betc293]

Relatable I don't have enough money for my interests 🤦‍♀️

[@matthewcrome5835]

@@betc293 Yeah model rocket parts and robotics kits do cost a lot

[@kitcat2449]

I love to see another person whose main interests are tech and psychology. Those were my career choices as well (in addition to veterinary medicine) but since it's very hard to get into psychology here in Finland I went for engineering and I haven't regretted it! I love software engineering, it seems to fit my brain and personality well, but sometimes I get this urge to try other things. I want to do everything but that's not possible lol. 🙇🏼‍♀️

[@matthewcrome5835]

@@kitcat2449 I actually was also incredibly interested in veterinary medicine/biology as a little kid, but my other interests and the fact that my desire to become a veterinarian was just based off the fact that I loved my cats, but I wasn't actually good with animals in general, took precedence. I probably wouldn't have made it into vet school either, that shit is hard and competitive. I mean don't get me wrong, psychology and engineering (especially grad school) are hard too just because they're so popular that they're capped majors that are hard to get into, but vet school is harder to get into than med school, and is more academically rigorous as you have to study every animal's anatomy and physiology instead of just humans'.

[@danielliammellywood3139]

Extremely relatable. I am between Quantum Mechanics and Psychology myself! I still have like 2 years to decide, but the stress is definitely there. Hope all of you make the choices best suit for yourselves

[@miwami.]

As a 17 year old who's particularly good at Biology but still wanting to have a job with a lot more freedom than just medicine because I'm a creative who can sing and likes to write or some sort of something as an active hobby (I'm a high school graduate and I was supposed to actually go to college last year but I repeated my senior year because I didn't know what to do) I have no idea what to do with my future. I have absolutely no idea why I'm even expected to decide what I want at this time because everything makes sense but then again... Nothing really does.

[@manasvi_error10.43]

Us bro you're not alone

[@Alma-ir5zq]

Maybe you should go with biology and writing/ speaking/ communication so you can do stage talks about medicine or be a professor , do Ted talks write books about all of that and so on Or a different path is studying biology with business/ marketing/management so you can do a make-up or skip care brand/company Keep music as a hobby, learn more about music in your free time, and find a local band in college. If things work out, it could change everything, I don't know if any of this helps, but maybe you'll find something better. I hope everything works out. I am actually also going through this at the moment, trying to figure out everything is really hard (Sorry about my English, not my main language 😅)

[@hyeonatips]

yeah, you're not alone I'm 17 too struggling with what I want to even do and I Graduate soon. It's worrying but let's have hope and if you're religious let us pray for guidance through Jesus.

[@anax6777]

@@hyeonatips@hyeonatips I am 17 too, and I graduate soon; I literally have no idea what to do in my future, but I think I might stick with biology/business.

[@miwami.]

@@hyeonatips I'm a Muslim actually, but best of luck to us!

[@FaiGal]

I remember reading a book called Awakening Your Ikigai by Ken Mogi and that really helped me assess my skills and narrow down my career choices. Definitely recommend it.

[@sweetlulu4306]

Same! I was supprised that I was already following without me knowing it.

[@KatlehoMagwaza]

Thank you ☺️🌺

[@ale-bc3rp]

I used to refer to myself as "jack of all traits, master of none," but now I'll call myself a renaissance soul haha

[@BushraHassanzai]

"but still better than a master of one" think the real phrase was something like that

[@anotherday-anotherslay]

"...but better still than a master of one!" most people don't know there's a second half to that quote, and it's the most important half too haha.

[@Ray.096]

Trades and not traits

[@pixelzebra8440]

“Jack of all trades master of none, but still better than a master of one”

[@janaabedelrazeq2504]

I am currently 18 years old and on a gap year before uni, and I am trying to decide on my future career, and seeing videos like this really helps theoretically but in real life it's really scary to jump into something especially academic or in careers without any reassurance.

[@QandeelBatool]

I too am 18 and on a gap year before uni to decide my career never knew choosing a career will be this difficult I gave an exam for medical but didn't get into medschool now every day I'm thinking. I really liked this diverse careers idea and I'm gonna look into it though my field is bio but I'm also gonna try cs and coding stuff as I love problem solving. Ahh there is so much to do but still can't decide what to do

[@jasmim6612]

hello fellow 18 year olds on a gap year struggling to choose a path in life

[@mahisingh006]

Gurl!! Same..im 19 and on a gap year,cuz i couldn't clear my uni entrance last year..im gonna try again this year, but after uni? idk what am I gonna do lol with my degree

[@EOMMunaware]

I’m 21 that started this year. Here’s a tip, truth is at 18 years old you have not experienced much fields in anything, take long as you can to figure out what interests you and makes money/ employable. There has to be a balance between those, once you do figure it out then enrol in university. I shit you not, I realized I was gaslighting myself into computer science almost enrolled in it, then changed to nursing. And comp sci is hella over saturated, and AI able to take 10-13% of jobs. anyway so I think I made the right choice.

[@harsheh]

i'm 19 in my gap year and it's going miserably so far

[@fxthiiaraa__]

As someone that is very indisicive and have alot of interest, i relate to steven. My main interest is art, but i also like coding, science, psychology, music, writing, editing, and other stuff. I think this video helped me on choosing what major i want to be in the future. Thankyou

[@causegalissopretty]

Girl cognitive science and AI might be something u should consider

[@bv3773]

​ @@causegalissopretty Hi, hope you are doing well:) So I've been taking a gap year as well and it has worsened my ideas about what I should choose, lately, I found out about CogSci and it does have the disciplines that I have been interested in, but the thing is, I am still afraid if I´ll like it or not, and since I saw your comment mentioning it I just wanted to ask, have u been taking classes on CogSci or do u know anyone that has, just so I could ask how do you find it and what do u think about it, any pros and cons? It's different when u search on the Web and ask someone who actually is in that field so that´s why I´m reaching out, I apologize if I annoyed you, and thank you in advance :)

[@bushral.tasneem5464]

Multimedia design or interactive media?

[@starszzz666]

me exactly. so what did u decide on?

[@fxthiiaraa__]

@@starszzz666 I haven't fully decided yet, but i think maybe game design, web design, or maybe even an art director. Since im deciding on an art route, however my other interest could have a part too

[@emilyjwatchesstuff]

This is so interesting! I’m 17 and I’m heading to university next year, and I have ‘chosen’ my future career (I am aiming to become a university professor) and it’s something I’m pretty passionate about. The degree I’m going to study allows for that breadth of development, such as studying other subjects alongside it. Very well researched!

[@afiginetteahado2090]

what is this degree ? Just curious because it seems very interesting

[@randommfk]

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[@Mike-zp2co]

Good luck dude, going down the same path myself. Gonna be a long 8 years lmao

[@danielruiz2865]

Hey Emily, I hope you are doing great. I'm curious... what specific degree did you choose that will help you bulid that breadth of development while doing the deep specialization in the person you want to become. I'm also aiming to become a university professor (maybe something related to teach history or politics) and it's definitely insteresting to know what path other people are taking. I appreciate any response you can give, thanks!

[@WHYISEVERYHANDLEALREADYTAKEN9]

What degree is it

[@kmmk292929]

This solved the problem of my indecisiveness. I am looking for new jobs and was so lost. I was already experienced at graphic design, but doubted myself. Thought, I need to learn coding, I need to learn data analysis, I need to learn SEO and marketing, I need to learn software engineering, blah blah blah, all this crap piling up in my head and a giant wave of feeling overwhelmed. Now I know, I need to just stick with design. I enjoy it, I have experience in it, it's still necessary (AI can't replace us, designing has too much nuance to it that AI can't replace), so yeah.....I can make it happen. This was helpful, thank you. I will now become a "T".

[@fedorbutochnikow5312]

You will regret anything if regretting is what you are focused on. This was my folly for the longest time until I realized that a job is the sale of my time, never meant to exhilarating. With new things learn there are always new employment options, no need to obsess over staying motivated naturally, there is no such a thing is effortless effort, you either want to live in a focused state of mind or you don't, the effort to quit everything is the same because quitting does not liberate, it only brings about anxiety, whereas employment, however unlikable, offers that safety net of organized focus we time gets managed and financial opportunities allow us to take breaks and make changes.

[@ezeleXD]

im 16 and im graduating school next year . being the daughter of an asian family, my parents want me to be an engineer or a doctor. now the thing is i am particularly good at biology but i am also good at so much more than that . im good at writing , singing and editting and i dont want to limit my creativity to the study of medicine. i am quite definitely intrigued by science but im also interested in so much more :/

[@sleezyfresh1044]

You can always start a life/career in science until you’re stable enough to partake in other passions. Using one as a main means of finance doesn’t mean you can’t learn others along the way. The internet has plenty of things to help you learn how to write and sing or edit. 🤞🤞💕

[@paolalopez6312]

Same, in my case my grandparents and parents are doctors, basically studying medicine is a tradition in my family and in the past I wanted to be a doctor so bad too, but in the last weeks I have been questioning myself if I really want to dedicate my entire life to it, my biggest passion is art, I've participated in art exhibitions and various workshops, my dad always tells me it would be a wonderful idea if I apply for a course in the national art academy of my country and I think that so, but the thing is that I don't want to abandon my dream of being a doctor or biologist but at the same time i don't want to waste my talent. I feel kind of lost :/

[@Malak-sm5cj]

​@@paolalopez6312 Same😢😢 Like I dreamed of being a doctor my entire life but now that I'm about to achieve it I'm scared and Don't really want to spend my whole life studying and working day and night I don't want this lifestyle but it's hard for me not to achieve my dream😅😅 I'm lost really and don't know what to do other than medicine in my life

[@logout-k2]

​@@Malak-sm5cj Being you at the moment sounds difficult, but what I have observed is that there different fears, some genuine and some simply excitement in disguise. And for what you need to do, I strongly believe you already have the answer. Try have a clear mind moment maybe 20 minutes of doing nothing, just sitting or lying somewhere and being there.

[@ebonydarknessdementiaraven4610]

my mum has worked so many different jobs in completely different fields - she's currently working as a research manager in the nhs despite not even having a gcse in biology. Most likely ur not gonna work the same job for the rest of your life and thats okay. Life goes on and on and on so do what you need to in the moment rather than worry about the knock on effect 20 or 30 years from now

[@crystal14w]

I love this discussion! I had a previous manager that was upset with me not picking a path to specialize in data. I could do everything from architecture, roadmap development, deployment and testing. I enjoyed the business and technical side. At one point, I believed that creative technology was my path, however I don't have just one path in data. I love acting, film making, story telling, writing. I used to want to be an engineer so I own a 3-D printer because I like building. I feel like I peaked in my career and now my main focus is making an impact on the lives of younger generations. Hopefully spread data awareness. I enjoy having multiple hobbies and interests.

[@yasmine.fathallah]

I'm really interested about this subject and happy it worked out well for you. I studied a bachelor in computer science but deep down I'm an artist and creative person, I keep thinking that I won't be the best person in the field of CS but I might do better in the creative field and could see myself working as an art director, although I keep second-guessing myself due to the high competition in that field. Do you advise that I follow the creative path or work in a field that combines both tech and art, or just work in tech and keep art as a hobby? Also please let me know what worked out for you and what work do you do?

[@emmahalsey1573]

Hi! I'm looking to graduate with a data analytics and business administration degree (and a minor in information science) next year, and I'm kind of having the same crisis that was described in the video. Do you have any advice for someone going into this field? I want to broaden my horizons like you and not be stuck in just one specialized path---I'm interested in architecture, development, and analysis.

[@emmahalsey1573]

@@yasmine.fathallah I was originally an art major tbh and I was so unhappy with my art classes that I knew I could never do art professionally. I enjoyed the freedom of creating what I wanted too much and I felt like doing art professionally would ruin it for me. I'd also like to see what OP has to say on this, though :))

[@lisjimenezbalbuena977]

@@yasmine.fathallahI have the same question 😞

[@stumnotstumped]

​@@emmahalsey1573okay I'm an engineering student rn but I can mostly relate so I'd like to see the replies in this thread too :D

[@kaeyamitsuba6706]

I'm 16 i love reading, studying languages, biology, chemistry, i play the piano and an electro-guitar, i warite poems and songs, i design clothes, read philosophy books and know a lot about religion, i know python and how to crochet but the only dream that i've ever had is to be a witch. I just know that i don't belong to this world and everything i do is trying to figure out how to survive here

[@lovelygirl1715]

bro what why would you wanna be witch they hurt everyone

[@ramblchat55]

​@@lovelygirl1715??? No? It's just a spiritual practice. Most witches focus on positive things and manifesting good things in people's lives from what I've seen. Idk where u got that from.

[@pixelzebra8440]

@lovelygirl1715 Common misconception. Witches oftentimes wouldn’t hurt someone not only because it’s wrong, but because they usually (not always) believe in the rule of 3s where everything they do will come back to them threefold.

[@neveionce_7174]

@@ramblchat55 it will just destroy her in the end trust me

[@tentimit]

Absolutely accurate. Despite having more than 9 years of experience in the IT sector, I found myself grappling with the pursuit of my goals. This led me to pivot into a different field where I delved into trading, creating videos, and coding. It's my belief that the journey of learning is perpetual, especially in a world where everything advances at the speed of light

[@blairjand]

I'm 30 years old and for me, the best thing to choose a career that you won't regret in your life is don't listen don't watch a lot of videos like this, Just focus on your own peace, find your purpose, and don't easily distract. Nowadays there's a lot of young generation giving many details but not even facing real-life circumstances. Always trust the process and if you feel you are not in the right path or direction just continue walking and soonest you will find what is the real meaning of life.

[@JoeHylton-b4z]

why should i continue walking in the path that i think is not suitable for me,can you elaborate on it?

[@paladinsorcerer67]

I very much appreciate this video, thank you for making it. Once you land a job, try to incorporate your horizontal in your everyday work tasks. Keep an eye out for job listings that line up with your outside interests, and make moves in that direction as time progresses. Advice we get from influencers is advice that comes from the lucky few who land jobs, so their advice might be biased in a way that doesnt help the strugglers out there. Good luck to you!

[@AerialWaviator]

Picking a career is hard. It turns out a career is a journey, not a destination. Wish I had been exposed to the content of this video a decade ago. I majored in Atmospheric Science, and Computer Science with many side interests. It's interesting to see how career paths for Data Science, ML, and AI are all multidisciplinary in nature, and they didn't exist as specific educational paths at institutions a decade, or two ago.

[@galactic.g0d123]

"Turns out a career is a journey, not a destination" woah you just opened up my eyes a bit

[@nycto16]

I'm that person who have so many passions from media to economics, from psychology to neuroscience, sociology, fashion and what not? I chose business administration degree because it is so broad and have so many things to study, it has given me a lot of knowledge and now i'm going to major in marketing which is basically all about psychology, media and economics! And I can work in fashion with Marketing degree... so its a win-win situation.

[@darianaperez5499]

Exactly the reason why I wanted to study this degree but I am still unsure if at the end I will even like any of these many paths I get to choose from.

[@nycto16]

Business is always a safe choice and more specifically marketing is the coolest major!

[@Shivikakhajuriamedia]

Which university you study at?

[@nycto16]

@@Shivikakhajuriamedia Indus University, Stadium Campus (Karachi, Pak).

[@Lia_365]

@@nycto16 Same. I also have a mix of interests in various creative fields alongwith psychology, neurology, bio, history, writing, speaking and so on. So I wanna go into business field too, but I'm having difficulty deciding what undergrad course should I do before MBA. On one hand, a B-Tech seems like a smart choice because it offers great networking with tech-minded students, and a lot of CEOs come from engineering backgrounds. It’s also a valuable degree overall. But the thing is, I’m not that into logical or tech-heavy fields like coding, and I’m worried that dedicating 4 years to something I’m not passionate about would just be frustrating. Plus, the curriculum is pretty intense, which could make it hard to find time for side projects or starting my own business-something I think is best learned through experience. On the other hand, I don’t want to go for a BBA, because while it’s business-focused, I feel like it’s not as prestigious or valuable as something like a B-Tech. I want to find a degree that’ll set me up for an MBA and still leave room for me to explore my creative and entrepreneurial side. So, I’m stuck between finding something that offers business prospects and one that aligns better with my other interests.

[@copiouscat]

Best timing from One of the Best Content Creators 💜🙏🏽 This is LITERALLY what im experiencing right now 🙃

[@TinaHuang1]

YAY lmk what you think!!

[@copiouscat]

Girrrrllll 🤯🫨 its the T for me. And the way you explained and Connected it so precisely and simple. Wow. Thank you for this because i was truly a bit stumped. 💜 btw i just Drew a T and eritema it out like you said! Im alreadt pretty established surprisingly and like Steve said ✨you can only trust that the dots Connect as long as you move forward. ✨

[@giantgrog]

I'm 18 and (hopefully) heading to university this year. Since English belongs to the list of my greatest passions, I've decided to apply for this major. Right now I'm sure my future career will revolve around writing, so it might be writing articles or preferably editing

[@aurora_skye]

That's what I'm studying and considering!

[@ariilyxx]

same!

[@Jjjkkks275]

Hey! I would really like to know how did you decide you wanted to study English? I really like english, but also learning languages, and i don't know what to study. There are so many degrees related to humanities nowadays, i'm not sure which one would be the best.

[@BlackoutNearos]

Hi Tina, I just discovered this idea of the Renaissance Man through Barbara Sher (what she calls a Scanner) and her book Refuse to Choose only a couple days ago! Insane you drop this video so shortly after. Her answer to the question of, "What should I do if I want todo everything?" is "Do everything!". How that affects career (and general life choices) is nothing short of life-changing!

[@hoot2416]

For all the younger workers with a degree that maybe watching this, If you're in the US and not sure what you want to do, I would consider finding a career with the federal government. There's plenty of different fields to get into. Having a college degree can get you started at higher grades. It might not pay as well as private sector but I'm sure it offers a work/life balance that would be hard for the private sector to match. I've been with the feds since 2018, I've never been denied a vacation request. Looking at my LES, I have 182 hours of annual leave and 440 hours of sick leave as I write this. You get TSP (401k) and pension.

[@ttyoutube2020]

I hear you, and I’ve considered it. However, I’d like to ask your opinion on something, if you don’t mind, and I know it’s weird to talk on youtube like this as commenters to a video. I have heard that federal government jobs may not open up as quick or may be not as much as private sector, since private sectors either promotes quicker and have more job hoppers (also may have more people resigning), while with public sector, many people tend to stay longer in their positions, which makes it less likely to become open for a nee comer, or someone may be looking into advance in their career. What would you say about this?

[@hoot2416]

@@ttyoutube2020 IMO what you say is accurate, but I think it's highly dependent on the agency as well. I've heard some agencies like the SSA have a high turnover rate, though I'd probably avoid those agencies. Lol. I'd say there are ample opportunities for advancement if you are willing to move since there are opportunities all over the world.

[@ttyoutube2020]

@@hoot2416 So, which government agency would you suggest people look into?

[@dawn2508]

What about people with no degree but work in construction. Are there any jobs for them?

[@hoot2416]

@@dawn2508 yes. There definitely are skilledtrades jobs. Just go to the federal government's job hiring site and search. www.usajobs.gov. The HR people I've talked to have told me they prefer applicants use the resume building tool and you want to be as detailed as possible.

[@dacooker_1448]

I am grateful I have been recommended this video! I am not from America but since i was 17 I wanted to become a First responder (firefighter or paramedic) so I enlisted as a volunteer, now I am 18 years old and after this year of experience as a volunteer i want to say that even though i still love everything about what I do i am thinking of taking up a different branch of work, so that theres a backup plan in case im not able to succeed in the fire academy. I love spending time outdoors and in nature so im probably gonna do some research on what collages work in environmental protection or any other types of work like this. tysm for awesome video and great channel!

[@lathareddy7553]

Did u find any courses or colleges for environmental protection

[@miguellazo5240]

Thanks for this! Knew im not the only one skeptic about the choosing what to study on an early age and sticking to it for 4 to 5 years of studying then knowing the course would be irrelevant since new tech and jobs emerged hahaha. Ineed times are changing and rapid fast development of our society.

[@matt_milack]

I simply can't choose between becoming a data analyst and than striving to become a data engineer and becoming a sysadmin and than striving to become a SOC analyst.

[@NormanWasHere452]

I don’t know if I want to do a physics phd, data science or finance all radically different. You’re not far off, I’ve spoken to people that move between those kind of roles as long as you keep learning it’s in the same ball park

[@disarchitected]

Im on a similar path and doing most of them, one after another, adding a roster of qualifications, all at the same firm. My firm are pretty happy with this, if I remain in a junior salary band. They are paying for all the qualifications and training which has cost 10’s of thousands. Tried Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Dev Ops engineer (Very sysadminny) roles so far. Would like to try Solution Architect next. Then going to pick one to create the “I”, can’t remain a junior for ever! Although my colleagues who went “I” shaped quickly are earning much more than I am, I see it as an investment in my future, as I think this breadth will be useful at director levels. I also find it pretty damn interesting, which for me is the most important thing.

[@Anonymoose66G]

@@NormanWasHere452 I don't know what to do either, for me it's between Physics, Philosophy, Statistics, Economics, Accounting or Finance. I suppose we have to compromise and pick which one fits into the intersection of the Venn Diagram if A=money & B=Enjoyment, that's what I'd recommend you to do. I'll probably end up picking finance or something 😂. You also have to factor in wether or not you need a PHD, (masters are usually better anyways) However by far the most important consideration is the working environment, you may love the subject but do you love the job?

[@Aylin-dj2wc]

Hii, im also an 18 y/o going through this(ngl this has been going on for years), tho my circumstances are a little different since i live in a third world country without the money to get an education in english speaking countries, so i have to major in something that would pave the way for immigrating to such countries in higher degrees. And there's also the fact that i'm interested in both arts and desing and computer science and ngl getting a job in the ladder(even if it is the safer and more paying option) is not what i'll do in an ideal world but the former is too risky for someone like me so maybe i'll switch careers when things are a little stable or find a way to mix both. Anyways after watching this and that other video you made about how we're probably gonna choose the wrong career and if we're interested in different things it's better to choose the high paying job and pursue the other alongside helped giving my thoughts some clearance. I still have so many doubts but i really hope things would turn out the best. (Oh and a little note, ugh i'm sorry if this is rude and i can't talk for everyone but i unfortunately can't find reassurance in hearing examples of people like elon musk who had so many privileges from birth, and maybe you can talk about people that weren't so privileged?😭💘 )

[@luciewang9790]

Hi there, there's no need to apologize! You're feelings are completely valid, I completely understand. People all have different lives and not everyone has that many opportunities...so some of us just have to make do with what we have. Don't worry about it, what you're saying is not rude, it's completely valid.

[@stevenbryan3008]

steven here, thank you so much for the information, I was really struglling to find out what I want to do in life, this gives me so much insights, thank you

[@coffeebytesyt]

Such a golden time I found your video I will be persuing computer science and technology as major with AI and ML as minors from next month,going to college after HS I have always been very diverse with immense love for literature,developing machines bots(like megatronics),business and public speaking(I was part of student council solely based on this merit) Last year,I did graphics designing,been into editing for 3 years with pirated apps which blew my laptop lmao,dc server desiging,making websites and trying to learn how yt algorithm works I even made money out of commissions via gfx in roblox field It's hard for me to choose static career field when I am interested and have made good progress in many of them I quite literally had mental blocks due to this dilemma Thanks for the reassurance I am not weird or lost,just need to get T shaped and build an awesome career Tysm for your well researched video,glad algorithm recommeed me,new subscriber❤

[@Pattie-b8w]

Thanks for your video, it lighten me a lot. Finding a career that will never regret won't gonna happen, but we should never give up to know more about ourselves. Thanks a lot again.

[@seriouslybruh2146]

Tina you are my favourite KZbinr, when I say thank you, I mean thank you. All your videos are so beautiful and thoughtful - it almost feels tailored!

[@rizmacadillac]

I decided to go out into the real world and work after graduation and basically I was told that I had either lied or I had been lied to. College was basically about textbooks and doing assignments and learning what I was told. Sure there were issues like Affirmative Action where I was told there was a lot of lying going on and maybe I did not understand, but basically what I was taught was supposed to be accurate and true from an American point of view. There is s point where you have to quit being a kid and a student and have that identity. As hard as I worked, if they lied to me the first time around in Education, how could I trust them a second time?

[@miaklauk16]

I'm a massive Formula 1 fan and my biggest dream, well apart from becoming a pro cyclist, is to become a mechanic in racing. I'm 15 years old and a lot of my classmates have no idea what they want to do and I'm very happy that i do and it is something that i would even pay for to be able to change a motor on a porsche 911 or even an f1 car for once

[@parinigam8498]

Im shocked after watching this!! So I've just graduated highschool and I want to be a Psychiatrist which usually takes 5.5 yrs of MBBS and 3.5 yrs of post graduation in India. But I have a lot of other intrests that I can never give up on like writing, public speaking and addressing an audience. I asked my brother to gift me a typewriter fo rmy birthday and he told me how I should just focus on studying for my medical entrance exam (basically he said, I should just focus on one field in life and that's it) which is not a bad advice at all but it's not something i resonate with. I always thought that I'll become a psychiatrist but that doesn't mean i will stop writing. This hobby will always be with me. So I've planned that in the future besides having a career in medicine, I can be an author and can also have a social media presence like baing a KZbinr because I love addressing audiences. You don't have to compromise on your dreams. If you can make one of your dream come to reality, you can make others the same as well. Just make sure that you're passionate enough for all of them.

[@TinaHuang1]

exactly :) I love the way you put this!

[@parinigam8498]

@@TinaHuang1 thanku 💞

[@balasaravanan500]

My heartfelt thanks to you Tina 🙏 this was a lifechanging video for me. I learnt a lot and now clear on my career and life goals.

[@eddiepember]

I got my first job at 13 and lots more later down the line it’s really useful to start early before everyone else because you get ahead it will help you get future jobs and you will learn things at work you don’t learn at school 👍

[@lamissa2357]

Thank you for the video & ideas in it! This is what I needed to hear right now! Feel much more happy, excited and calm about choosing my future career!😊🙏

[@igknighte]

Thank you for sharing these brilliant ideas with us. It really comes down to the similar thing that I thought which is that you will never find a 'perfect' field for you. You really need to choose something from array of topics that you are interest in and have some fun doing, so you can support yourself (preferably higher paid and not as time consuming as becoming a doctor in my opinion. That way you will have an easier and faster start) At the same time combine it with your other interests, skills and over time create a unique skillset which means its wayy harder to replace you. (means more money :D) And this is probably the way how you create a 'perfect' career that you enjoy cuz its based on your interests and not other people interests. Its similar idea that Robert Green said in one of his videos.

[@sadeghnouri8091]

I was struggling in this particular matter and come up with the same result explained by her after 8 years! I wish I'd seen this video sooner especially that "T" person thing. great video

[@harshitsati]

It’s so hard to choose a career nowadays, there are so many aspects to see, like will your job be taken by AI?

[@themore-you-know]

Human motivations and speeches are fleeting, Physical realities are not. Look to the detailed physical needs of humans, downright to quantifying specific elements or components, and current markets for one of these. Example: how many and where are (N) being produced, at what costs, comparative to whom ? It could be anything from tap water, to video games, to youtube videos, to silicate shieldings (I'm making up a word, I have no clue), to steel grades and iron ores. And it can get niche, because for instance: not all coal is the same.

[@autumn399]

Right! On top of considering job opportunities, salaries, likes & dislikes, career growth when it comes to choosing a career, now we also have to worry about AI. These days I'm trying to decide which degree to study and it's driving me crazy.

[@AanyaRaj-tl2wv]

I'm in last year of high school, soon going to pass and idk about my final carrer but i love coding so much, so i wanna pursue btech but i don't have enough time to prepare for the famous entrance exam (JEE) and idk now what I'm supposed to do, I don't wanna take a drop year , i will surely waste it, i wanna do more not just stuck in government exams

[@fatimamentoor4983]

For me, Steve Jobs's commencement speech video was the most useful video I'd ever watched. Now, this one is totally second to that. Thanks, Tina!

[@annettehansen6047]

From what I've heard from other people's experiences the best way to find the perfect career and pursue it is by not only going based on your interests, desires, and passions and what you love and enjoy but also your areas of knowledge, education, abilities, and skills by getting a general education to see what you're knowledge about. Find a college by researching schools to find what fits your needs. Test your abilities and skills and know them. Then on your resume not only write your job experiences, but volunteering, abilities, skills, interests, hobbies, personality traits, and have good references like good friends and professional like old managers and coworkers. Then prepare for interviews by thinking of possible questions they'll ask and how to answer. Then you'll have a job you love, enjoy, and are good at.

[@cumulusmusic100]

One of the best put together video I have come across

[@TinaHuang1]

awwww tyty!

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

It's interesting that this video was made by a data scientist because AI/ML/DS are the perfect disciplines in which to specialize. They can all be applied to a broad selection of fields.

[@find2hard]

She quit her data science job to try to be an influencer...

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

@@find2hard She quit her job to start her own company (Lonely Octopus) _while_ running her KZbin channel.

[@Naomi-xu4hq]

@@find2hardshe didn’t quit to become an influencer, she became an influencer, which is better work-life balance and pay than 99.99% of 9-5 jobs

[@shiningudk9743]

what is ML

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

@@shiningudk9743 ML = machine learning

[@marceloarnez1491]

Make a video how to choose a career when you're interested in nothing!

[@AJ-nb9vt]

That was one of the most helpful video i have seen about chossing a career . You really broke down things .Thank you Tina .😁😁

[@purrltergiest]

Thank you for the very insightful video I am definitely a T shape person when it comes to deciding on my career and dabbling into other subjects and such in college, I thought being indecisive was a bad thing when in reality it's okay to be good at other things too, especually when they become your interest and help you finding your way to a career you would enjoy doing for years on end. This video was the breathe of fresh air I needed.

[@LunaLokiita]

What a well done video. Thorough, Informative and Entertaining. ❤🎉

[@TheFren]

I am 36 now and have spent all my life just broadening my knowledge. A few years ago I finally found something that I feel interested in diving deeper in - but it's Scandinavian literature and ancient history. I have doubts that this will get me into any career at all, but let's see, maybe one day I will connect the dots too ♥️

[@ambarylola1838]

Also, another tip, but think about the "status quo" around the job that you want. Like, I majored in Arts, but I realized later that I'm not really cut out to be part of the art community cause my personality, fears, values and interests don't fit the art world. I'm now going to study something related to administration, basically because I found out I like taking care of files, organizing, planning, etc and I don't really dislike that status quo around that type of job. (idk if I'm making sense, sorry cause I'm ESL) My 2 cents in case someone wants them, lol.

[@flavia9269]

I absolutely loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing your vision with us❤

[@SaffronRice]

I chose running start to do college in high-school but now I’ve learned I dislike most stem based classes (my original focus) and I basically wasted my junior/senior years of hs. So now I’m stuck between reverting to my middle school self and picking art class or…calculus 3 and more physics 🎀✨

[@ananj]

I just love hearing her talk

[@MukbangMondays]

As a high schooler I have no idea what I want to be. I am creative person who enjoys doing hands on things. I also enjoy reading and learning about history and crimes. I like reading and taking notes on what I read. I like things that can be interpreted in different ways and that can be analyzed LIke I said, I enjoy learning about crimes and the backstory’s of the people who committed those crimes. I have no idea what field includes these things.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Have you ever considered becoming a monk?

[@m_artroom]

Criminal justice you can make a murder board?

[@moss_yt]

Presenting ChatGPT as a source is confusing to me. I appreciate the addition of expert sources, but putting ChatGPT on the same level as humans who have a nuanced understanding of the topic at hand feels sketchy. Love the video and your work generally, but I’ve noticed this is becoming more common practice and I want to point it out when I see it.

[@AerialWaviator]

One way of viewing how ChatGPT as presented here is it's a summary of google searches. The context works here as a way of providing a summary without taking much video time, which would distract from the core topic. I'd expect more time and research effort was expended to verify the response, and to refine the prompt(s) entered to get result shown for the video. Good content creation is often not a single take at recording video. The final video is a subset of larger content that has been refined and edited. I wouldn't consider ChatGPT as the expert source, rather I'd expect the presenter to have verified the material being presented. It's the presenters reputation that is on the line. We as humans (particularly in a professional role) can't blame ChatGPT for being wrong, or take credit when it's right. ChatGPT is just a tool.

[@AminataInGreen]

This vídeo really help me feel less overwelmed thank you 🌸

[@Anthawall]

Chatgpt really went "the industrial revolution and its consequences have been a disaster..."

[@hellloooopeopleee]

off topic but ur skin is literally glowing 🤩🤩

[@redactedisabel]

i was having a whole crisis over my industrial engineering major i've applied to all my colleges with. i feel better now knowing it can be my pillar and my passions can still make up my breadth of knowledge :)

[@lifeofchinonso]

This is very well put together and articulated. Thank you

[@Frentoags]

I’m 17 and my education is currently focused on animal-care and such, I chose it because I like animals, but it seems the further I look into jobs available with this education, the more lost I feel, like is this really what I want to do? I don’t know anymore, I don’t really know where to go after graduation, and that anxiety over what to do next only gets worse when I know my parents are gonna want me to start the next thing immediatly, but I’m so burnt out from school I don’t wanna do that again right after it’s over

[@whatoncewass]

take a gap year, i was forced into uni right after graduation and i applied for a major that i dont want but i was too scared to refuse it or disappoint anyone. you need to stand up and think for yourself and once it will all click

[@hebikoo7346]

I am a high schooler (15) and I have been thinking about this lately. What do I want to be in? What do I like? What's something promising that brings me the life I want? What's something that won't be replaced by AI soon enough? - these are all questions I and my friends kept on talking about and it started stressing me out at some point. Choosing what major I get into whether it is science or art (next year) I chose which is science and challenging but idm! it's just so hard. I want to be something in the medical field but I can't trust myself enough to be so ethical or emotionally attached to someone, I want to be an engineer or an architect but I am horrible at designing, drawing, and math. I want to be an accountant but it seems like a boring job, I want to be a data scientist but again I am bad at math and I feel like it won't be my thing and etc I know eventually I will choose something but it still worries me that I wont be able to.

[@shamarah4273]

I feel you…I can’t decide if I was to do computer science because I don’t like math but I like coding. But it isn’t my passion, and I always feel like I could do something else, like a nurse or vet, or even a musician. It’s so hard because I’m not gifted at anything 😅

[@hebikoo7346]

@@shamarah4273 exactly! its just makes me wonder what is really meant for me

[@heloisaduarte4745]

I really liked the vídeo, but I believe it should have done it in 2 parts... the last part about the T career is so interesting; it could have more examples, though...

[@Cesar-t6x]

The problem is I don’t know what I’m good at

[@van_ol1056]

Ask others what they think you're good at and you can look at subjects you have good grades in

[@Kristielina]

Thanks for the video! The T-person strategy is incredible for deciding a career

[@jaykibo764]

This video is amazing, I wish it had existed 6 years ago to help me guide myself in choosing a career. Thank you so much!

[@GuilGirl]

I really love the idea of a T shaped person! Actually, I've just turned 24 a few days ago, and I was wondering why I decided to be a skin therapist while I studied English at university! I was so ashamed and thought that it was mostly about money! But here I am, watching your video all of a sudden, realizing that it all was meant to be! So, to me, studying English was the vertical part of the T and skin care would be on the surface! Combined together, I can translate English books related to skincare to my language or host podcasts about them while still being a skin therapist! Thank you soooo much for this video❤❤❤

[@aikatheadora855]

I am 19 years young, College student and thank you for this🙏

[@Zemiaza]

I don’t know what I want to do. I have a list of what I don’t want to be but only 3 in what I would be okay with doing. 1. An architect •I am interested •Am adaptable to changes •Can focus for long periods •Enjoy art •I can think logically and phrase things in polite ways •I am understanding when dealing with others •Am dedicated and has self discipline Artist •I am passionate •I am adaptable and am well versed in many different materials and mixed media •Can interact, as said earlier, well with others. But being forced into doing something I REALLY love I could become sick of it I could feel dread like I do with school despite the fact I love to learn. If I don’t make it or if I do but don’t get jobs I might not make enough money to support myself 3. Historian •I have loved history forever •I enjoy to learn and to share such knowledge But I might not make much money. Several of these I need to look more into it (architect, artist) but I feel so stressed about this despite having a lot of time (like several years) before I need to really start thinking of the future 😅

[@OnionMotu]

Architect seems most practical from these

[@grishmamasurkar2457]

Hey, this video actually relieved me of my stress. This is an amazing video , it made me realise that I am looking at my career with the wrong perspective. You are amazing , I just loved the video so much. Keep it up.❤❤❤

[@Adailyy_]

I now know what i want to do after being indecisive for so many years. The problem is my parents. I've done what they wanted for me all my life. They don't understand why i want to do my own thing

[@jayya1k]

do what you want to do. your parents might forgive you jn the future if you do what you want but you’ll never forgive yourself if you do what they want

[@Adailyy_]

@@jayya1k I'm just seeing your comment but this actually motivated me to give myself a chance. Thank you

[@jayya1k]

@@Adailyy_ of course. just believe in yourself, good luck

[@Strawberryheavn]

I domt jnow anymore what i actually like or if its what my parents want me to like or if i just wanna rebell by liking something ​@@jayya1k

[@12012channel]

Impossible. Unless my career is not having a career or job, I will regret any job I have.

[@jerbear97]

LOL that "prompt engineer(?)" got me

[@jasonchan3647]

Thanks Tina, I have shared this with my 3 teenage kids.

[@jasso6539]

I really needed this video 4 years ago :C

[@TinaHuang1]

what are you doing now??

[@jasso6539]

I'm still studying mechatronic engineering but I went to a lot of things trying to figuring out if I was doing the right thing. I still have a lot of things on my mind but every day is a little better and im becoming more confifent of my degree:)@@TinaHuang1

[@alexandraderikova658]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Puts a lot of things into place :)

[@4bigface]

this is awesome Tina. really timely for me. thank you

[@Eucalyptus-g5n]

I am also high school gradute in biology physics and chemistry , i previously wanted to become doctor more precisely it was my mother dream , but soon when preparing for it i realised may be i am not for it , so my moms upset , my dad never liked the idea , and i am here not knowing and still figuring out what to do . But all i know is whatever i do i should be my best . Doctor is not smth that u can become just because others want u to become , its not like some other profession it literally takes ur life , so i quit but i am still very much interested in bio phy chem . So i am searching exploring hwat else i can do

[@anacaballeros7095]

Thank you for this video! this certainly helpes

[@anahitajafarimoein70]

I'm 16 and I was so confused I because I adored so many majors. ( I love computer science, business, marketing, literature, art, music... :) Not confused anymore, thank you so much for the information, very helpful.

[@Lucymai-js5ns]

Thank you so much! This video was very helpful!🤩

[@ritas4268]

This video is an amazing explanation to the “T person”, because I also want to do something with my artistic talents :). It’s always good to be aware of as well that every job has its own “shit sandwich” which means that it has its parts that really suck. This also makes you question if you’re determined enough to overcome that part of your career. For example I want to be a nurse practitioner, but I also know that to do so I’ll have to see a bunch of horrific or sad situations. Im determined enough though to fight those battles for my career.

[@sweetiesadiq5400]

Thank for this video been battling this for a while now

[@pradyumnasahu3313]

Thank you so much for making this video, really helpful

[@jhoncadalin5887]

Investor and scientist is basically just one field, being an inventor/scientist and an artist aint that broad enough.

[@ayomide8728]

Am currently in the University studying a course in the medical sciences i suddenly feel my passion doesn't lie there i love things like coding, motivation, writing, learning new skills, am curious about how the body works in different ways in general i love both the science courses and also maths and i also enjoy how technology is advancing But still trying to figure out what i want to do incase i have an opportunity to change before its too late

[@xjtmskfk]

take a look into forensic scientists or anything along the line. there are tons of different types of forensic related jobs but most of them are very heavy anatomy and technology related. Plus, salary is not bad either.

[@uh-oh6405]

change it asap, its not worth doing something which you'd dislike for the rest of ur life

[@aryuka.]

this is unironically the most useful video ive ever watched

[@khloeabrown]

My T-shaped person - Vertical: Web Development & Horizontal: Teaching, Graphic Design, Content Creation I have more interests than this but I need to stay focused on the things that make me happy while also bringing meaningful growth in my life. Thank you for this video and for sharing your knowledge. This calmed my chaos and pulled me back on the path. I know more now about what I need to do.

[@TinaHuang1]

That's a really cool T shape! I can see so many ways those can give you an unfair advantage and awesome skillset!

[@khloeabrown]

@@TinaHuang1 Thank you! That's really inspiring and kind of you to say. I'm working so hard to make my dreams happen.

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

@@TinaHuang1college is a scam. KZbin Peter Schiff College

[@anggraenielisabeth9244]

00:03 Steven is about to graduate from the University of Toronto with a double major in computer science and econ and a minor in Buddhism psychology and mental health, but he still has no idea what he wants to be. 01:07 The Renaissance Man was known for his versatility and multidisciplinary skills 02:30 Choosing a career at a young age is difficult due to lack of exposure and rapidly changing job landscape. 03:43 Careers are not static and the idea of choosing a single career for life is a myth. 05:06 Choosing a career in the Modern Age 06:21 Being a t-shaped person with deep specialization and broad knowledge is advantageous. 07:39 Build career capital and specialize in a vertical 08:47 Becoming a t-shaped person allows you to integrate expertise with different disciplines. Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@anotherweeb8196]

This video is so useful. Thank you☺️

[@TheHashCrackingSlasher]

Yea, this was created at the perfect time wtf, i've been stuck on all of this for so long and this really just reinforced what I already knew but obviously its always better to have someone else say it, at least in my opinion/experience. So, I must now begin my journey of becoming a T-shaped person.

[@leodalionful]

This is actually so helpful thank you

[@Ali.lion23]

Dont complicate education. Theyre all profit companies. Just pick one thing that has demand. Example being engineeering, accounting, a trade And know which specific job you can get after yoire done and build those skills. Keep it short. Example choose 2 jobs max you can build your skills with. Be focused and have depth. Example for trades pick plumbing, heavy duty mechanic, truck driving more laid back, equipment operating, engineering. You get it. Dont complicate things. And save, and invest the rest, and build.up. and build a company on the side if you can and want but dont think this is easy its not. So take that in mind. So if youre young. Have direction at a young age. Choose a program, know what job you can get when youre done focused, save and invest. And dont waste your money. Dont think mbas are valuable theyre not. Unless you go to a top uni and have a netwrok connection beforehand. If u dont youd be wastine your time. If choosing a masters pick something narrow like structureal engineering, data analysis, construction management. Something technical.

[@LavaCreeperPeople]

yes

[@RimshaNaqvi-gq3ui]

this is quite an interesting concept and i have come across it for the first time. wonderful explaining really. i think my vertical line could be either medical or computer science and my horizontal would be my various interest such as literature writing petry journalism. i could always work on my interest as side hustles like writing a book. thank youu!!

[@TinaHuang1]

🤗🤗🤗

[@talhajubair2827]

Probably the best career advice video I saw.

[@danmkhv]

Laughing when I hear choose a career at 17/18 when in Europe we have to choose at 15/16 to choose our IB/A level subjects

[@stockbrot14.16]

juckt nicht

[@kseniakirs]

My biggest fear is to work all my life in a job I don't like. But, at the same time, I don't know what to choose and what I want to do. :(