I Don't know what career path to follow!

I'm just 15 but I'm starting early so I know what I'm aiming for.

So basically the way I see it I currently have 2/3 main options.

1. Create a huge business empire (or something along those lines) and get 10s or 100s of millions, or even billions. And then use the money to do everything I want to do. Mainly travel the world, but also buy a nice car, house, etc.

2. Get a job I love doing that would possibly incorporate one of these.
Like I'd love to be a wildlife videographer/camera man - You know those guys that go out through Africa filming.
Or something that involves traveling.

My current plan of action is to make a few websites, spend a couple of years on those, hopefully get them to be a sustainable income for me.
If they become huge then I guess that's all I need to do as far as making money goes.

Otherwise, from there I can go and start some other businesses or something else I'd love to do -> become something in the movie industry, e.g. A Producer.

Not sure what to do...

I know it should be something I'd enjoy, but if I do something very profitable; THEN I can do things I'd enjoy even MORE.
E.g. travel the world.

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Permalink Reply by SassySweetBren on March 11, 2009 at 10:56pm: You seem to have big dreams and to do well in life, I feel that big dreams are important.

However, considering your age, I would take a test at either your school or a university that can help you determine what you are best suited to do.

Also, a career adviser at a university can tell you what the projections are for jobs in the future. They know bases on research, which jobs will be in demand in the future.

Right now in my area, the job fairs are all about health care.

I realize that you are computer minded and think that might be the thing for you but the testing and advice will never hurt.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Darren on March 12, 2009 at 12:01pm: Well yeah I have a full class in school dedicated to careers and we've done lots of career tests, etc.

But the thing is, that NONE of these tests have any "Entrepreneur" outcomes.

It's just employeE outcomes...

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Permalink Reply by CK13 on March 12, 2009 at 11:47am: dream big, and no shame in trying, just makesure you do something you like, dont' just get into it for the money, and also make realistic goals (i work IT, which means long hours, and dealing with people who try to tell you how to do your job, or just dont' care, but you get to play with cool stuff); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cookenstein on March 12, 2009 at 12:53pm: You have some lofty ambitions, and I think you mentioned a key word, that I would stick to regardless of what you do more than money or anything else. "love doing it" You can work endless amounts of hours at something you love to do, but if thats not the case, a 30-40 hr work week can seem like a total drudgery. Find the love part, and likely the rest will eventually come, in some way shape or form. Best of luck. RC; ▶ Reply to This