Jobs?

There is all this pressure nowadays for kids to know EXACTLY what they are going to be in life by the time they hit juinor high. It's rediculous. I am sixteen years old, for crying out loud, and I STILL don't have the slightest clue as to what I want to do with myself.

These are the results I got when taking careecruising.com's Matchmaker job assesment test;

1.
Communications Specialist

2.
Politician

3.
Television and Radio Reporter

4.
Activist

5.
Print Journalist

6.
Lobbyist

7.
Mediator

8.
Addictions Counselor

9.
Bereavement Counselor

10.
Criminal Lawyer

I don't really have a problem with ANY of those jobs (except maybe an addiction's councelor... I couldn't deal with a crackhead all day long) but none of them really appeal to me.

I DO like law, I DO like talking, I DO like counseling people- but for a living ? I don't know about that.

If I had to chose one, and I mean had to or I would be assasinated type situation, I'd probably pick either Criminal Lawyer or Mediator.

The job specs though, are daunting;

Criminal Lawyer;


"Education & Training
High school students interested in becoming a lawyer should take courses in English, history, and law and government. To become a lawyer, you must attend law school and complete a law degree. Before applying to law school, however, you must first complete a bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s degrees usually take 4 years to complete. A degree in any subject is valid but those that allow students to develop their research and writing skills, such as English, history, or political science, can be particularly helpful. Before starting law school, you may wish to take courses related to the practice of criminal law, such as criminology, law and society, psychology, or sociology. All law schools approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) require applicants to take an aptitude test called the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as well. Competition for admission to many law schools is intense, especially for the most prestigious schools. Law school normally takes 3 years of full-time study to complete. The degree you get is usually called a Juris Doctor (JD). After graduating from law school, you still need to successfully complete the bar examination for the state(s) in which you plan to practice. Preparing for these examinations can take a lot of time and hard work." - careercruising.com

And for a Mediator;
"
Education & Training
To become a mediator, you need post-secondary education (at least a bachelor’s degree) and work experience in a related field. Any field that involves negotiation and complex problem-solving will provide a good background for mediation. Many mediators are professional lawyers, psychologists, or human resources or labor relations specialists. People with years of experience in a particular business sector, such as insurance or healthcare, can become mediators for disputes in their area of expertise. At this time, the practice of mediation is not formally regulated in the US. By law, you don’t have to have any special training to call yourself a mediator. However, in order to establish a practice, you will need professional credentials in another field, and training in mediation is highly recommended. Formal training is available through a number of agencies. Some universities offer post-graduate certificate programs and master’s programs in mediation or conflict resolution (including programs specifically in family mediation). Non-profit associations and consulting companies also offer courses, seminars, and workshops in mediation." careercruising.com

The rewards could be REAPED though, at least from being a lawyer- a criminal lawyer earns
between $50,000 and $200,000 a year. Mediators earn from $80 to $350 an hour, depending on what is going on. Still awesome though.

All in all, I think this whole thing is sort of over stressed- we're young. We'll figure it out.