Dice
There is nothing quite like switching career goals between entrepreneurship, consulting, social enterprise, investment banking, and hedge funds, several times in one day. That's what happens when you meet with career services, talk with classmates, meet social entrepreneurs, go to search fund panels, go to seminar on finding a job, etc.
I did find a tool to help me with tough decisions: decide which side of a coin represents each option, flip and while it is in the air listen to your inner voice hoping for one side or the other, put the coin back in your pocket without looking at it. I'll have to find coins with more than two sides.
It is also interesting to try to buy Chinese airline tickets and to realize that the website only takes Chinese credit cards.
I did find a tool to help me with tough decisions: decide which side of a coin represents each option, flip and while it is in the air listen to your inner voice hoping for one side or the other, put the coin back in your pocket without looking at it. I'll have to find coins with more than two sides.
It is also interesting to try to buy Chinese airline tickets and to realize that the website only takes Chinese credit cards.
posted by cali mba | 11:58 PM
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So how helpful do you find your career advice?
Maybe you can give me some- right now I am choosing between being- a chef, a teacher, Law school or an online MBA
( Online MBA )
Any advice?
We'll see how helpful my career advice ends up being. It takes a lot more than flipping a coin. Without knowing the details of your situation, I'd suggest:
1. Be strategic. Ask yourself where you might want to be in 5 years, 10 years, 25 years, and think about the best way to get there.
2. Ignore the pressures of others. Think about each potential path and ask yourself if family, friends, or society are influencing you.
3. Learn from others. Talk to as many people as possible who have experience with your potential careers/educational options.
American Airlines only take American credit card too.
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