Arriving home after a long and monotonous day of school, I lob my backpack against my trusty chair and it collapses to its side. Conversely, I find myself wanting to do the same. What I had learned and what I had to do were a couple of the things that went through my mind as I reflected on the day. School work was something I could not have said that I found fun or interesting, however, I could also not have said that I found the work I did insignificant, right? The work in high school all seemed like preparation for college, but I was not sure if that was what I really wanted. Quickly, I realized that the entire education system I went through lead up to college. Consequently, that would be the next step in life that I was most prepared for.
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Following weeks of research, talks, and stress, I found that business seemed like the right fit for me at the moment. The spontaneity of the market as well as being the thing that makes the world turn was something that caught my eye to say the least. After finding what I wanted to study, I hid beneath the blankets of business having an incredible amount of job opportunities, however, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to hide behind that blanket forever. Through a stroke of luck, I heard that my cousin worked as an accountant. With an open mind and curiosity, I ‘interviewed’ her about her job and quickly fell in love with it. The stability of the accounting tied in with the aspects I loved in business. Both my teachers and peers supported the idea of it as well and that was all the motivation I needed to believe I found what I had yearned for.
Being able to follow the career path I currently find interest in would help me find stability and confidence in my actions knowing that I am able to follow through with what I set my mind on. Accounting, however, is not necessarily a career that will make a big impact in Hawaii. I can find resolution in this drawback nonetheless. My career aspirations have little to do with what I can do to help the community outside of my working hours. I have seen it through various leaders in things such as National Honors Society, Leo Club, and Boy Scouts just to name a
Following weeks of research, talks, and stress, I found that business seemed like the right fit for me at the moment. The spontaneity of the market as well as being the thing that makes the world turn was something that caught my eye to say the least. After finding what I wanted to study, I hid beneath the blankets of business having an incredible amount of job opportunities, however, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to hide behind that blanket forever. Through a stroke of luck, I heard that my cousin worked as an accountant. With an open mind and curiosity, I ‘interviewed’ her about her job and quickly fell in love with it. The stability of the accounting tied in with the aspects I loved in business. Both my teachers and peers supported the idea of it as well and that was all the motivation I needed to believe I found what I had yearned for.
Being able to follow the career path I currently find interest in would help me find stability and confidence in my actions knowing that I am able to follow through with what I set my mind on. Accounting, however, is not necessarily a career that will make a big impact in Hawaii. I can find resolution in this drawback nonetheless. My career aspirations have little to do with what I can do to help the community outside of my working hours. I have seen it through various leaders in things such as National Honors Society, Leo Club, and Boy Scouts just to name a