<p>So, I've gotten very close to the word limit. I'm doing prompt#1, btw. As I'm doing this, I ask myself: what the heck do I want to do w/ life?</p>
<p>I'm a Philosophy major. I have two reachable careers in mind, but one doesn't pay as good, and I also have no clue how to get it, while the other is very hard but pays very well, and I perfectly know how to get it.</p>
<h1>1 The first job is something in the humane society. I want to go out into the world and change how things work; for example, education in Vietnam. And yes, I know I can be killed for doing this.</h1>
<h1>2 The second job is being a doctor. I want to help people, but after what I've experienced and seen, I have to reconsider on this. Being a doctor will not help me make part of #1 come true: change how things work.</h1>
<p>If there are anyone out there that would pitch in on this, please do so. I am clueless right now trying to figure this out, so I can be solid and coherent on my personal statement. Also, if you have any suggestions on careers, please also say so. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!</p>
<p>Many people major in Philosophy before going to law school. That could be a good option for you. Lawyers can make great change in the world. Im a philo major and thats my goal, take it into consideration and good luck!</p>
<p>many philosophy majors do indeed go to law school. Getting a professorship is extremely difficult and competitive (and it isn’t for everyone) although the legal field is pretty flooded too. </p>
<p>You have to figure out what you really want to do. ‘Changing the world’ is a big goal, and you have to figure out how you’d like to do it, and hence, how to make your goals more realistic.</p>
<p>you could go into politics which also pays well (senators make like 200k/year) and would also allow you to influence the world. </p>
<p>One of the most important thing to consider is what type of lifestyle you can see yourself having. Would you prefer a lifestyle where you made enough to provide for yourself, and possibly a future family, yet you didn’t see them often because the job was very time consuming, or a job where you love what you do, but it doesn’t give you enough to provide for your wants and needs/ones of your family (college funds, larger house, etc.)</p>
<p>most people try, and fail, in seeking a balance between the two. You should think long and hard about what you’d like to do carefully, seeing as you’ll be taking classes for your potential profession in college.</p>
<p>I don’t see philosophy alone being sufficient to help you with either of your goals. You might want two double major in public policy or maybe some type of science like biology.</p>