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Mar 20
I absolutely love it when I’m talking to somebody about their career goals and they mention something out of the ordinary. As an example, I know of a few people who wish to start their own businesses in the food industry after they’ve graduated with their Bachelor of Commerce.
More times than less, goals like that are looked down upon because they require lots of hard work and are bigger risks than a secure job. But I’m here to ask: Why not? Whether you want to start a business, or work in an industry that doesn’t have many jobs, or even pursue a degree in something completely different, you’re pursuing what you love, right? Who’s to tell you that you’re aspirations should be overshadowed by “security”?
I don’t mean to undermine anyone’s academic or career choices. I want to help people think outside the box because at one point, I was contemplating between being an investment banker, a lawyer and a doctor. Why? Because those jobs pay the most. They’re also looked highly upon. And I mean, somebody has to do these jobs, otherwise we’d have a shortage of labor in the economy which would result in higher price levels, etc. All I’m saying is that you have a choice in your career. When I say that it’s your life and everything is your choice, it really is. You can choose what you learn, choose who you interact with, choose your actions and choose your emotions.
I remember in one of my lectures, our professor asked “How many of you want to be a Chartered Accountant?” Virtually 75% of the class rose their hand. It’s crazy! When you compare that with the number of people who actually graduate from the accounting program, you see just how many people change their minds throughout the time they’re spending in their undergraduate studies. I like university because the more I become active in it, the clearer my goals become to myself. 
Take some time to contemplate what you love! Go out and volunteer, talk to strangers and take some extraordinary courses! Have fun!
- D’Tanga