First Things First: Passion or Practicality?

I want to be an athletic trainer, even though I know that the job doesn't involve a big salary and there aren't a lot of turnovers in that field. It's not very practical, but it is my passion. So, what I plan on doing is coupling athletic training with either physical therapy assisstant or physician's assisstant. That way, I can go for my dream, while always having fallback career (both of which are very closely related to what I really want to do).

rodriguez_alexanne: My mom is the same way, although I actually consider nursing as still an option, I would much prefer to work with the environment and sustainability and all of that stuff... but that's not exactly the money making type of job.... but life's too short to play safe, we're all bound for one ending might as well live what makes you happy

ATTN: dorkymichelle & angeliaklee:
I can relate to the both of you. I want to work in television as a video editor, but I also want to be well-rounded in thefield of multimedia. My family - well, really my mom - wants me to go for something safer. Because of this, I'm an undecided major, but when I meet with my director, I'm going to declare myself as a mass communications major, and then transfer to the Academy of Art.
Think of it this way: you only have one life. Don't waste it doing something you know you don't love. My mom doesn't like her job, but she does it because it brings in the money. My advice? Try pulling a double-major. That way, you have something to fall back on just in case. Make sure, though, that it's something you love just as or almost as much as your first choice.

I really want to go into music as well, though my parents hate the thought of it. Because it is such a high risk. But i'm set on going because it's my dream and it's what i love the most. I've been singing since i could speak. My parents don't want any of my siblings and i to go out of state, but if i do music i'll have to go to a bigger city with more opportunities and job offers when i'm through. I wish they could understand and feel the passion i feel towards it. it's hard to go for your dream and what you're passionate about when you're parents oppose you.

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that makes lots of sense. i FINALLY got to doing what i love to do and not whatb i thought made the most money or what my family told me to do. This article really helped me make big decisions in my life.

i'd rather do something i love rather do something i hate :)

I don't feel so stupid for wanting to major in my interest