Careers?

[Sungchul]

<p>As a high school student, what do you think is more important: choosing a jobs that suits you or your wallet? Do you think that your undergrad major will help in achieving your goal, whether it mean for self-satisfaction or money?</p>

<p>I'm genuinly interested in becoming an interpretor. In achieving that goal, I'm considering IR and Linguistics (both of which I'd enjoy). If I'm not mistaken interpretors do get paid a lot of money (but lack health benefits). Ig uess I wind up doing what I want, and get a good money flow.</p>

<p>Perosnally, I'm just scared that i won't be able to master langauges well enough to interpret. I hopefully will be able to do English, Korean (non-fluent native-speaker, if that's not an oxymoron to you), Spanish (though I doubt it'd be of much use), Chinese (I have a genuine interest, but picking it up without any background would be difficult), and American Sign Lagnague.</p>

[futurenyustudent]

<p>My career in finance suits both me AND my wallet lol</p>

[pcpharaoh]

<p>What I would try and do if I were you:</p>

<p>You said you're in high school. So try and to a summer internship at the UN or another international organization. Translate stuff, talk to people, experience what it would be like, just get a general idea of the lay of the land. Then you can decide.</p>

<p>As for choosing careers: Ideally, pick a career that suits both you and your wallet. Otherwise, it depends on personal preference. Some want a fulfilling job, others want to work their asses off, and then retire at 30. It's all up to you.</p>