My Career Path For My Life

Once my brother graduated high school, my mother moved 500 miles away, to Connecticut. I decided to remain at home in West Virginia with my father. For various reasons, such as drugs and alcohol, living with him was no longer in my best interest. At this time, I was half way through high school. For a few months, I spent time living with friends. Before long, my grandmother, who I'm not particularly close to, graciously allowed me to live with her. She lives below the poverty line. In order to live in her house, I was driven to support myself. I work between 20-30 hours a week, which allows me to pay for bills, my vehicle, food, and etc. As soon as I graduate, I will be living on my own, and paying for my college tuition, by myself. It is difficult now to make ends meet, and in the coming college year the financial difficulty will greatly increase. I am endeavoring through these hard times, and I will only continue to do that by keeping my grades up as well as having the endless

I believe that every person should have the opportunity to go to college in order to thrive. However, a lot of kids decide not to because of the issue I am also facing, finances. I do have a job, but after bills are paid, not much is left over. I have to give my dad money every month for my car insurance and my mom money for my phone bill. This past year has been incredibly difficult on my parents. My father had an extreme cut in his work hours by almost 20 hours per week. This has created an extreme burden on my family. My mother and father did not have the opportunity to go to college themselves, simply because they could not afford it. My mom is an LNA at summer crest and has a low salary, due to only being able to be part time. My father is a steel maker at Rugers, and due

At times we were living paycheck to paycheck, and although I was too young to understand, it was a very stressful time for my parents. Neither of my parents received a college degree, but both agree they wished they had. Because of this, my parents encouraged strongly from the day I was born for me to go to college. Although, they wouldn't be able to help out or save enough to send my sister and I themselves, they still wanted better for both of us. The day that I selected the University of Northern Iowa for an education major was, most likely, one of the happiest days of their lives. I don't have much saved for college because making ends meet is and was much more important. Each paycheck that I have earned I used in some way to help my parents or myself for the week. Whether that's paying my own phone bill or filling up in my parents vehicle with gas, I wanted to help. Now, I use most of the savings I have to prepare for college life. My financial situation isn't as dire as my Peruvian students, but it still lack much of what my classmates and friends have. All my life, I've seen struggle with money, but now I want to be sure that I make my parents proud by leading a life they never

In 2012, a 14-year old girl was shot in the head on a bus ride home from school in Pakistan. She was targeted by the Taliban because she believed in the rights of education for women and was not afraid to take a stand against this oppressive regime. Malala Yousafzai at 17-years old is a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Since then, Malala has opened schools in Lebanon, has a charity called The Malala Fund, and continues to speak to world leaders to fund the right for education. Malala is a pioneer for educational rights, just as I hope to be a pioneer for chemical engineering.

It has always been difficult for me to ask others for money, I work two jobs to pay for my own gas and for going out with friends so that I don’t have to ask my parents for money. But looking at the current cost of attending college, I’m not sure that will be an option. My parents have made it their goal to prepare me for life in the real world and to give me every opportunity to succeed when I start making my own decisions; part of that preparation is sending me off to college. My parents are helping me pay for a four-year degree at the college of my choice: Texas Tech University to major in Industrial Engineering, but that does not mean that all the work is said and done. My parents want to pay for my college, but this will not be easy. Our family lives very well in a good house in a good city because my Dad learned to manage money growing up in a house of 5 kids

Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

It’s hard to say I don’t know what I want to do when I finish college. I’m suppose to have this idea of what I want to do for the rest of my life and be devoted to that career for the rest of my life. “So, what have you decided to study?” is a question I have heard from parents, teachers, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends, co-workers, and just about everyone else that says they know me. I don’t know how I am supposed to just know what I will do for the rest of my life. Choosing ones career should be a decision based over a long period of time, and after being exposed to many different experiences. And in order to acquire the best career for yourself you must make the decision, only you know what is best for you.

From the time I was five, I have studied a large range of music including piano, clarinet, viola, cello, and voice. Generations of the Seaver family have always been first chair in the orchestra or the strongest vocal in the chamber choir. From an early age, my mother pressed my three siblings and I to surround ourselves with music but I struggled to get along with every instrument she put in my hands. My clarinet always squawked and when I pressed my bow to my viola, it sounded more like it was screaming than singing.

have always had the passion to be a business professional. I have decided to major in accounting to get a career path in auditing. The CPA profession gives me the power to put an end to white collar crime. Through the tighter regulations by the Security Exchange Commission and the integrity and honesty of a CPA I believe this can be achieved. Also, I chose auditing because it is sort of a social career since one gets to meet with business executives, clients and other divisional auditors. I am interested in keeping track of payments, financial positions and the transfer of capital or income. My ultimate goal is to be a Certified Public Accountant and own an accounting firm. I would love to own a firm that will provide audit, tax and consulting services at an affordable price to the public. In order to own a reputable and respectable organization, you need to be a CPA. Being a CPA in today's competitive business environment, gives one an edge and a distinction over business competitors. The CPA which is a vital part of any strong business or organization is the most respected and valued credential in the financial community. Another reason for me wanting to be a CPA is the prestige and respect that comes with it. Being a CPA transcends one above

Throughout the last few weeks, I have been doing the time management monitor. This project has opened my eyes to how much time I am not using that I could be utilizing for planning my career. My major goals for this semester are to decide on a major and use this first semester to find a day to day rhythm. I also want to use this semester to find new friends and adjust to life in college. Doing this time monitor, I have realized that I have spent more time making friends and adjusting than I have done homework. I also have found out that I have not done much to help me decide what to do in my future.

This includes paying the bills, buying necessities, and enjoying everyday life. How would my parents even think of paying for my education, when they have five other children to account for as well? They would not! It is my duty to do whatever it may take to receive what I need to succeed. I firmly believe because I am the oldest of my parent’s six children, I must set an example for my younger siblings to follow, whether they decide to take the college route or not. I shall encourage them and ensure they know that anything is possible if you apply yourself and seek the help that you may need. Attending college and actually receiving my degree may be what allows me to take care of not only myself, my intended future family, and my family, but the community as

My parents have always provided for me. I never went without a new pair of shoes for the first day of school, or had to experience missing a meal because we couldn't afford it that night. My parents have always done what they could to keep me fed, clothed, with a roof over my head. When my public school education wasn't supporting my excelling academic skills, my parents chose to make sacrifices so that I could attend a private school in hopes of a better education. Countless times, my mom and dad have put aside what they want for the desires, and benefits of their children. Without their many sacrifices I wouldn't be who I am today. I wouldn't have received an education from one of the top private schools in the state, or even the nation. My parents have provided for me time and time again and I would like to give back to them in any way I can. They have offered to assist me in paying for my college education, but my goal is that they won't have to worry about this extra expense. Whether it means I apply for every available scholarship I qualify for, or I take on an extra job, I want to do this for them. My dad was unable to attend college due to financial complications and its his dream to to his children attend college and be successful.

In my Career Explorations and Opportunities (CEO) class, we have just completed a financial unit. Before this unit I didn’t understand many banking terms, I wasn't aware of the difference between savings and chequing and did not know what was available to me through banks being a student. Throughout the unit I was constantly learning new things and realized how important saving is! Savings can really be a great safety net in case of emergency. Throughout this unit I have learned a lot about savings, savings skills, savings mindset, investing, types of investments and my risk appetite. In the following paragraphs I would like to tell you on what I learned throughout this unit.

As the end of the semester is approaching, I’ve been looking back on my knowledge throughout the course. Throughout this course, I have learned abut the work world, and different laws and regulations. I have been able to reflect on skills and work habits, learn more about resumes and cover letters. I have also been fortunate to learn about a key aspect of becoming employed; interviews. One of the major things I have learned and discovered are, my educational and career pathways for the future.

The question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” meant so many things throughout middle childhood, adolescence, and was even relevant in adulthood. My interests varied from law, to education, and even construction for a period. It took most of my lifetime and lived experiences, up until very recently, to actually figure out, make a decision, and follow through, with my true occupational goals. This paper will examine my current career path and goals. It will investigate the results of the O*Net Interest Profiler in which I participated, and how they compare to my current occupational goals. Finally, it will discuss gained insights and further resources for future career exploration.