Several years ago my wife was considering a career change that included the possibility of going back to college. Because this would mean a large commitment in both time and money I asked her to take her time before deciding what to do because I saw so many people who had a degree in one thing and was actually doing something totally different; including me.
She made it a point to talk with as many people as possible about how they decided on their chosen careers so she could make a very informed decision. But it wasn’t until a friend of ours told her to “do what she loved” that everything came into focus. Most everyone she asked told her to “do what she was good at”. The problem with that was teaching seemed to be the only career that being good at math held but doing what she loved opened up other possibilities. She is now months away from completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design with flying colors and has used her math and graphic design skills throughout, which is also what she’s good at. I thank our friend every time I see her for her great advice.
