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What do I want to do all day?
A job title is only a word. The part you actually live is the day. Pick the day that sounds good to you first — the titles will follow, and a lot of them pay well.
Six kinds of workday
Work with my hands
You build, fix or install something and you can see it when you're done.
Classes that fit
- Intro to welding
- Construction trades
- Auto technology
- Ag mechanics
Take care of people
You talk with people all day, and someone leaves feeling better.
Classes that fit
- Health science
- Anatomy & physiology
- Child development
- Psychology
Solve puzzles on a screen
You get a problem in the morning and chase it until it works.
Classes that fit
- Computer science
- Cybersecurity
- Algebra II
- Physics
Be outside
Weather, animals, land and equipment are part of your job, not a break from it.
Classes that fit
- Animal science
- Plant & soil science
- Natural resources
- Ag business
Make things people see or hear
You start with an idea and end with something an audience reacts to.
Classes that fit
- Studio art
- Band or choir
- Theater
- Digital media
Run the plan and the money
You keep a team, a budget or a schedule from falling apart.
Classes that fit
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Business management
- Economics
Five questions that narrow it fast
- Do I want to be in one room or moving around?
- Do I want to talk to strangers all day, or mostly not?
- Do I want to finish something today, or work months on one project?
- Do I want a set schedule, or one that changes?
- Do I mind being dirty, loud or cold at work?
Answer these out loud to a parent, counselor or teacher. Saying it is what makes it clear.