How do I choose a career?

[@lovisandhu1]

I am 44 and I wish I had a teacher like you. But I so far always liked what I did I am a farmer in Italy ( Indian immigrant ) , and I am still open to all the options in the life , and you said verily, be ready to take the risks and be ready to accept that all will not be so great as one believes. But With patience one makes great progress. Thank you. I really felt like a kid out of high school when I saw this video.

[@hoppinghobbit9797]

Farming is great!

[@Krishnasaish1]

You hit on critical points Eddie. Sensible and invaluable advice. You are doing a great job at educating people and sharing your perspectives and helping us out. This is really helpful. Thank you :)

[@177or22]

Absolutely one of my favorite video!

[@anapenteado7227]

Eddie is a philosopher. Great that he can share with our young at heart what a profession is all about, especially the pitfalls. Thank you, Eddie.

[@compaq19891]

Best career advice ever! You are such an asset to the world:)

[@hullgatt]

"Introduction to reality" Words of wisdom that everyone should take into consideration. Woo, you're certainly an inspirational figure!

[@user-BlackBear90]

You are such a great person and teacher! Thank you very much for inspiring and helping people in such a hard time!

[@bhaskartripathi]

"Job is not really about you" - Profound thought

[@prateeksenapati2152]

#5 is my favourite. Thanks Mr. Woo. I wish more and more kids around the world have teachers like you.

[@user-pt-au-hg]

The greatest thing about you-tube is that you have people, like Eddie Woo, who are just decent people willing to talk and share opinions with you in a mature, caring, and loving manner; it just makes me happy, that's all, thanks, Eddie. :)

[@emorysmemoriesTRAVEL]

this video is 9 years ago but the quality and content is so good it feels like it's new

[@GoodNewsForStrangers]

Great video thank you so much. I realise about myself that: 1. I love learning about the human body and how to restore it to optimal function. 2. I am really caring. 3. I would love being a life long learner So the options are narrowed to nurse, medical doctor, scientist, pharmacist, physiologist, chripractor, dentist, psychologist. I would like to have a more in depth knowledge than what is required from nurses, so nursing is out for me. I would like to like to apply health care directly to patients so being a scientist is out for me. I would like to focus my area of study to other than purely drugs so pharmacy is out for me. I would like to specialise in an area other than purely teeth so dentist is out for me. I would like to focus on areas on other than social and physological processes so phsychology is out for me I would like to focus on fields that don’t have constant physical adjustments and exercise planning so chiropracting and physiotherapy is out for me. That leaves going to medical school and choosing a field from there.

[@jes8432]

best of luck!

[@hellensea]

I’m in grade 12, and this video is just so motivating😭

[@alexlo200]

2019 and still watching. Wish I saw this earlier

[@repeatrepeatrepeat]

yup

[@maochan5062]

Thank you so much, I'm kinda stressed with this decision because I don't even know what kind of thing I'm good at or I'd not get too tired after a couple minutes, let alone choosing which career exactly Everyone around me tells me to not stress over it, thats too early (I have a year and 3/4 to go) which only stresses me more But you actually helped, so even if you don't get to ever read this I wish to tell you Thank You

[@jes8432]

This was absolutely amazing and the part about our parents lack of choice was an important reminder. Thank you

[@omkarubale9780]

I just can't put it in words how helpful this video was for me to make career decisions !! Thanks Mr. Woo :)

[@Artonox]

published in 2013... holy moly - i really wished i saw this back then rather than today (i graduated in 2012 sorely stuck on what to do :( ). The part where you say the job isn't about you and privilige of choice is something that I should have been told back then. It would have made my career choice far easier back then.

[@monkey7558]

Artonox hello there. if you don’t mind me asking, what career path have you taken. and would you have made this same decision if you had initially seen this video. if not, which path would you have taken ?

[@dannyxu2528]

Thanks Mr. Woo. Really great insight into realistic outcomes of choosing our future careers.

[@TaggingTechnician]

This topic remains crucial and valuable to present to upcoming students. I would humbly ask that you consider a re-make, and add some notes to the description. Also, recommend finding career mentors even if it is a single meeting to listen and learn about a candidate career choice. Thank you for your contribution to our future.

[@unknownartist9644]

1. Play with strenths. (What I am good at? What energizes me? Ask who knows you ,clarify misconception) 2. Don't prioritse ease of 4 year degree with 30/40 year job choice. No Job is perfect It's about serving others,not you.

[@austinruiz]

hey, i really love mathematics & i want to be a teacher. i am not too good at explaining things but i really want to know how to & math is just very fun to me, i love it so much, it’s very fascinating!! i am 14, i am not very outgoing, would it seem like a good career to chose? i want to improve on learning how to public speak because that’s what i will basically be doing, by teaching students.

[@JannisAdmek]

When I was 14 I wasn't as outgoing either, that's a matter of practice! Also maybe at your age, it's good to think in terms of career directions. You want to do something with math, you want to work with people. That's a good start, you have some time left to perhaps discover new interests. :)

[@hullgatt]

What you should do once it's time to choose your carrier is to write them all down, even those you don't want and then make a comparison. Write down your preferences and how the different carriers corresponds to them. You have a lot of years to think about your choice. The "thing" (person) that helped me decide was talking to a student counselor. Good luck and stay curious!

[@DarrenLau1]

Thanks Mr Woo! 15minutes well spent :) was helpful!

[@leilaglobito]

this is so lovely, thank so much for your words on this topic. Im trying to decide between physics and engeneering. I am worry about the workfield with a physics degree, but it is the subject i really love, so i will follow it

[@ruru7215]

Thank you so much for the video

[@user97678]

Being patient, hard working, striving to learn, taking initiative, knowing how to communicate and connect with people, having a healthy sense of self worth, knowing that you can improve, not being afraid of asking questions and not understanding These are the things that everyone should be doing and I believe that they can bring you to the right place.

[@jiujitsuplayer]

helped me a lot! I was wondering what were your thoughts on pursuing a career with a Bachelor of Media in Media Production at UNSW? Or should I find something to suit my field? I am currently in year 11 undertaking 3u maths, adv english, physics, engineering studies, ancient history and accelerated mathematics! Please reply ASAP as I would like your input! Thanks a bunch again! :)

[@vishnuteja6810]

Thanks for your advise sir,it's of great help to us.

[@vishnuteja6810]

But what about people who are really good at science but are confused whether to take up pure science, medicine or engeenering.can you suggest something sir. It would be of great help

[@MrIndonesiaRaya]

Yeah bro... Can't agree more about what you are saying... I love the point of the job should be contribute to other people,, My point of view... in order to know what we are good at or what we love at... There are many instruments in doing so... Such as: Multiple Intelligent theory: Telling us about what kind of degree we are good at... or else.. the other theory is coming from Psychology theory.. In other words, we need to know what things that triggers us... what we love about.. How could we make decision... What kind of person we are... All these things are involved into Personality Measurement... :D

[@مريم-ف6ق1ث]

My problem is that I basically love many different majors! I love maths ( pretty good at it as well), biology and some physics. It its really hard to pick one! I love teaching btw and I think I have some visual skills of public speaking =)

[@brosephproseph1741]

For math, you have to alot of proofs instead of computations. If you are comfortable with derivations, it should okay for you. If you only want to know the answer rather than the reason, then engineering might be better for you.

[@tanvirakther3591]

What if I'm good at something but my people made me believe otherwise which lowered my confidence and thought that I'm at it but actually I never looked the other way round?

[@jessicabarreto6692]

you're incredible...

[@shawcampbell7715]

I'm trying to decide between physics and engineering. Literally brain destroying decision

[@yt_nh9347]

As an engineer i will tell you engineering as it offers a straighter path to employment after uni. Also the highest paying jobs in STEM are engineering or medicine based. For context I'm an electrical engineer working in telecommunications getting paid 100k 2 years out of uni AND i work at home all week (going into office optional)

[@thejimjamshadowman6747]

@@yt_nh9347 100K... how? What uni did ya go to? Anyways, thanks for recommending engineering because I have the same problem. Which specific type of engineering would you recommend?Im leaning towards Electrical.

[@neinist]

This is a serious question and I need help on it. What can I do when Im not good at anything and nothing is interesting to me?

[@alberto3071]

IxAmXGhoul X study sth easy that has work opportunities and you dont hate It that much. But make sure you havent any passions u havent discovered yet

[@Zigzipy]

Maybe see a psych? Lack of motivation is a sign of depression

[@geico105]

Jammi jam This has nothing to do with motivation or depression. He’s simply not interested in anything.

[@paulo1940]

@@geico105 could be but also can be due to not exploring enough interests and just waiting for the interests to come to you somehow

[@VictoriaFilmsgroup]

i like this guy.

[@mightywar839]

Hello Eddie, I was wondering what your thoughts are about pursuing a career in Environmental Science because i don't know people around me who have chosen this career path and so i cannot find much information, but i have an interest in this field. By this i mean what they study or do etc. I am currently in year 10 and next year i am going to be doing Maths B and C (different levels of maths-- B being difficult and C being the most diffficult), Physics, Biology, Geography and English. I would really appreciate your opinion on this and thank you for this helpful video.

[@elaine3867]

Hi, is life happening? Did you chose environmental science in the end? I would like to hear about the job scope of the career

[@mightywar839]

@@elaine3867 Hi, it's been a long journey. I ended up choosing a dual degree in environmental science and statistics (currently in 3rd year). In terms of career prospects, there are a range of things you could specialise in including env consultancy, environmental risk and impact assessments (e.g. for mining and construction), soil or land remediation, air/water/soil monitoring/sampling, rehabilitation and restoration ecology, and various jobs in GIS. I would say most job opportunities are for GIS as there is a high demand for geospatial analysts. You can expect to work in the private sector, or with government. From what I have learned, private sector has more opportunities for challenging work/growth, whereas government is more mundane and slow but well paid. You can also always pursue research if you are more into rigorous work beyond a bachelor's or want to publish papers in your chosen field.

[@geetanjalidas2673]

Love you

[@user-bv8ix4fy2t]

Good job

[@choomahlezly4550]

Watching this cos I’m clueless

[@Y4zh55]

😂 ever time he said career, the subtitles said Korea

[@EL-tv2sy]

have you ever taken the mbti test? I'm curious to know the results hahaha

[@GoatzAreEpic]

I cant change man, im almost 3 years in, and total is 4 years, i know there is no future for me in this and im miserable but i cant quit, i will have nothing left

[@GoatzAreEpic]

I will change. Fuck it.

[@yvetteneill9561]

@@GoatzAreEpicWhat degree?

[@GoatzAreEpic]

@@yvetteneill9561 applied physics

[@review4u88]

What degree do i have to do to become an investment banker ?

[@curryrice9577]

review4u88 So... what did u do?

[@brodycates8472]

@@curryrice9577 so, what did you do

[@brodycates8472]

So what did you do

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

To be fair, many people in STEM need to move around as the only way to get promotions. Unless your in an area like Research Triangle Park, where companies compete for engineers, programmers, etc, the companies will happily pile on responsibilities and maintain pay or a pittance of a raise.

[@shivishahu6569]

Nice video! Really helpful :)

[@bddogcatball]

14:47 summary.

[@Faro0965]

Anyone watched this at 2020?

[@janetlynn3397]

2022

[@zayarjc3074]

I really like to watch ter Woo

[@jonojon8871]

I am good at math .

[@joycea3290]

I do not know my strengths.

[@zokalyx]

look at your grades.

[@面大-p9g]

How you doing so far

[@laurnborne3830]

Dude. This is a video essay. I hate making those. I hope I can overcome my fear of speaking out loud and poor memorisation skills

[@blackoutemzz2674]

I'm good at maths. Shall i be a maths teacher

[@rols2840]

8 am to 8 pm doesnt sound like crazy hours here

[@yefanli1380]

Some people do not have the luxury to chose their degree

[@yefanli1380]

Eddie let me ask you this question: What is interest? Is finding something interesting innate? I mean it is easy for you to say ohh choose a degree that you find interesting and good at, that’s because you were brought up with this ideology pre programmed in to your mind. Some people need to do a certain degree because their family wants their kids to manage their family business,you you just say “ screw you! I don’t want to do management, I want to do let’s say psychology!”. I’m a Chinese and i have seen countless examples where my friends are forced into a degree that they don’t like. I’m not saying what you are saying is wrong, all I’m saying is that there are people that they cannot do anything about

[@OriginalEch3Official]

@@yefanli1380 Hello Yefan, sorry for the necroposting, but im curious how your friends are doing (forced edu ones)? Have you talked to them and seen any problems with this way of choosing?

[@cakezzi]

his fingers aren't even short

[@shawcampbell7715]

I'm trying to decide between physics and engineering. Literally brain destroying decision