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Originally posted by ProseChild02
I am currently in grad school but thinking of changing programs. I'm a very indecisive person. I'm afraid of making a final decision, then 10 yrs down the road realizing that I should have chosen the 'other' choice. So currently I'm back into the research bin as far as what I want to do and what I can do with my career.
My strengths: strong writing skills, strong editing skills, good organization skills, good at working with people, computer proficiency..
weaknesses: not really sure yet, but I think its monotony. Jobs where I'm doing endless clerical duties or anything that is the same, day in day out - that doesn't seem to have a purpose drives me crazy.
I'm so lost! I've researched law, teaching, editing, magazine journalism, you name it, if it has to do with writing I've probably looked at doing that. Reading everyone's grad school plans made me feel even more lost  . *sigh
Any suggestions?
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I'm still in Undergrad but I can tell you how I decided what I want to study in Grad School...The skills you mentioned are pretty universal and go well with just about any profession, IMO...Ask friends, family, and old teachers to tell you what they think are your strengths (not what you should do). Sometimes we tend to not see our assets and downplay them....My advice is to think about what you have a passion for, and combine that with your skills and assets. Like, do you you a strong love for children (Child Welfare or Public Policy), or helping the community (Urban Planning, Non-Profit Mgmt), or a sincere love for the law? You might also think about taking a class in the area of interest or that is like an introduction to the area of interest (like, take and undergrad course at a local college or JC or get in touch with a professor you know well and ask him or her if you can sit in on a class (instead of auditing it and having to pay money))...Also, talk to your professors and people that are doing what you are interested in possibly doing as your career (say, if you are interested in law, attend some Pre-Law programs at a local univerity, where you can meet some practicing lawyers and JD holders or even see if y0ou can sit in and observe a law course). .They can tell you how monotonous the work is in the arena they work in. Lastly, you should also consider that the area that you choose to study does not determine what career you may end up in...You can do a lot with a JD, or a MPP, or a MSW, MBA, etc.
I hope some of this helps.