I am in high school junior year, basically senior year, and am looking at jobs I want to do. Im thinking about going into lawyer or meteorology and I want to start studying now to get a good grasp on what I want to do. But both of them are so different, and I want to know what you guys think?
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There’s another sub called r/careerguidance that answers questions exactly like you are asking. You’ll probably get more answers there.
Your first year of college contains a lot of basic courses. You might try to get a mix of language and science that first year. Your standardized tests will tell you whether you are better at language or math, so that should factor into your decision as well. Most people choose a career in what they have the most talent.
Lastly, there are a lot more jobs out there for lawyers than for meteorology, so you’re more likely to get more financial rewards as a lawyer. It requires 7 years of college, so you need to factor that in as well.
Have you discussed this with your parent(s)?
Can’t go wrong with math/STEM. Law is interesting but there is currently a glut of attorneys and many turn into ambulance chasing personal injury lawyers to make a buck. Injured? Call me at 1-800-###-HURT and get your settlements now.
Stick to math, it’s more dignified.
Don’t blow off trade schools. At least look at them. A lot of trade schools have low graduation rates because the students get hired before they finish school. Class “A” diesel mech makes 30+ an hour.
Yeah you have to figure this out on your own. Both are prestigious careers. Both can be high paying if that is what you want.
I have a friend who is a mathematics professor (she has her doctorate). She loves her career. She could leave any day to make more money in banking/insurance. But she is a lifer.
I have a few friends who are lawyers. They love their careers too.
Focus on taking harder math classes in high school to see if you can handle the work. Also learn to love reading. My lawyer friends say the reading and writing is the hardest part of law school.
Freshmen year of college make sure you take math classes every semester so you do not fall behind. Work with an advisor and tell them your two possible paths, so they can steer you towards the right electives to choose either one.
Sophomore year in college is when you will probably need to make up your mind. Use your first year talking to professors, older students and your advisor. If anyone in your family, or your parents’ friends works in either field, ask them the pros/cons of their choice.
Good luck.
Start taking classes at your local community college. You can take classes now, while you’re in high school. See what they offer in the areas you’re interested in. They’ll have night classes, summer classes, they may even have some on Saturdays.
My vote is always get you general ed out of the way in a community college. Take classes in everything you’re interested in. Then once your decision is set, transfer. Community College is essentially free. If you get great grades you’ll get scholarships wherever you transfer to and you’ll have a plan, you’ll be set on what you intend to study.