Make smart choices when choosing a career path

Maryanne Issac

I have fond memories of aspiring to become a marine biologist when in grade 10 because of my passion and love for sea life.

I would tear every time I watched Flipper or Free Willy and always had this fervent longing for the sea.

However, between grades 10 and 12 I went through the motions and there were probably close to 10 different career options that I wanted to pursue.

In my indecisive-teenage years, I wanted to try out anything that seemed cool and hip.

However, many hours of researching helped me find a suitable career and one that I would enjoy and make a success of.

I was an avid follower of the news and discovered a flair for creative writing and poetry and the pull towards Journalism therefore felt inevitable.

It is a decision that I have absolutely no regrets about. It is important to note that contrary to society’s beliefs, not only careers such as engineering, medicine or science leads to one being successful. Success comes with being passionate and loving what you do .

Find your purpose in life and build on it. Choose a career that not only suits your lifestyle but your personality and abilities.