There are several factors that you should consider when deciding on a career path.
Do you have a specific interest or fulfilling hobby? With ambition and drive, you may be able to go into business for yourself doing something you love or have a particular talent for.
If you love animals, you may choose to work at an animal shelter or, if you are very ambitious, spend several years in school to become a veterinarian.
If you love to cook, you might choose to work in a restaurant or go to culinary school.
When considering a career path, one might also consider what salary they may be able to expect.
Some people may be more concerned with the type of work than the salary, while others may choose something simply for monetary gain.
Doctors clearly want to help people, but certainly can expect to be in the higher income brackets.
People who choose to work in social services may settle for lower income but be gratified by helping people.
Do you have a burning desire to make a difference in the world? Consider what talents you have, such as being a good listener.
Are you compassionate and understanding and want to reach people on a personal level? Perhaps you have good speaking skills, are articulate and display leadership abilities that may thrust you into politics or upper management.
To summarize, when choosing a career path, one should consider his or her passions and talents in order to be fulfilled.
Your job is not just about you giving to your employer.
Your employer should to be giving you what you need in order to feel valuable, proud and fulfilled.
You need to work on your personal brand, your reputation, your contacts, and the results that you can generate.
Hopefully, the salary will not be something that just helps you make ends meet, but icing on the cake.