Figure it out in three steps
What do you want to be when you grow up? Ugh! This can be such a tough question, especially when you have no idea what to say.
Anyway, there’s no need to worry. These three steps will help you out. Ready? Here we go:
1. Consider What You Enjoy Doing
Your career should be something you really love doing. So think about the things you love most. Crazy about drawing? Maybe you should be an artist. Enjoy telling stories? Writing might just be your thing. Good at maths? You could be a businesswoman or an accountant someday.
2. Ask Your Loved Ones What You’re Good At Doing
Don’t know what your talent is? You’re not alone. Talk to those who know you very well like your sisters, brothers and close friends. They care about you and they’re rooting for you. So they’re likely to be honest with you. They can help you find your talent and make something out of it.
3. Explore New Things
Keep your eyes open. You may discover a career you didn’t know before. You could learn new skills such as coding and graphic design. There are tons of exciting things to try. Who knows? You might even end up discovering a skill you didn’t know you had.
If you already know what you want to be when you grow up, you rock! If you don’t know yet, you rock! There are no winners or losers here.
Remember, you won’t discover what you want to be overnight. It's a journey and journeys take time. Just be patient and let things happen naturally. If you follow your heart, you're likely to end up where you’re meant to be.
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Big Sis I hate drugs and I have been vomiting and having watery stools. I don't want to tell my parents if not they will give me drugs. So is there any way I can treat it naturally, I don't want to embarrass myself in school, my school postponed the resumption date cause they are re-painting the whole school. So I want to treat it b4 next week, it started when I took an expired yoghurt on Sunday night.
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Hey, Paris2 u hv 2 tell ur parents cuz d pain may bcum severe juz take d drug 2 bcum beta b4 skl resumes nxt week.
Hi Paris I think d best thing for u to do is to tell ur parent so it won't make d matter worse.
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March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
I am new to this group hope to start giving in reasonable thoughts
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Hi Cymuel u are welcome to the group.
Hi cymuel u are so welcome and u can always share your thought with us bcus we can be of help.YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!! Remember,you are a springster,be proud to be a springster bcus once a springster is forever a springster.have a lovely night!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcum cymuel.
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March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hi big sis. I am just finished my secondary school this year and I am confused on what job suit me best though I can't find a job right now and I'm very smart and one of the top students of my class.Pls help me?
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
👧 👈 👚 👉 👖 👢 Open this
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helo my is Kissben I want to be a musician I love music very much dats wat I want to be
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I like medical professions so i will like to be a medical doctor but i still want to be a fashion designer cause i like designing cloth
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Nice one
I want to become a footballer but I don't know how to go about it
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I which to be lawyer,if God permit me
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I want become a tycoon
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i want to be business tycon
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I wanna be a mechatronic engineer
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I want to be a medical Doctor,by God's special Grace.
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Amen u got it all pinky
Me 2 and Amen to your prayer
I want to become a newscaster by d grace of God.
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me 2 but my parents want me to b a nurse cuz i got a brain
I want to be a pediatric neurologist and also a dermatologist.
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Hi Paris2, you will surely achieve your dream in Jesus name, AMEN
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amen
I Want 2 B D Bst Medical Personel
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well i have already known what i wll be when i grow up.. Am an Artist nd am good in drawing nd in painting., and i know no one is perfect . But am just worried cause as day break things changes in human am just worried am i just end up doing another thing nd not drawing nd painting anymore
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You know due to the economic status in Nigeria artists and illustrators are not that recognized, so my advice for you is maybe you should choose another profession and you can also try to sell some of your artwork online, like this app called "ETSY" you can sell your own works there. But you could still be a successful artist
Hey Paris2! Your comment is TOTALLY WRONG and not the right thing to say. The fact that you do not recognize artists does not mean that they are not recognized in Nigeria. As a matter of fact, artists are actually recognized in Nigeria. It all depends on what field you are focusing on and how strategic you are. If you are into graphic arts, there are countless opportunities for you as ALL the billboards and adverts. If you are a visual artist, you have enough opportunities to paint and draw. Even state governments are paying artists to paint calls in various states. The list is endless for you John. Please, do not let anyone discourage you okay? You have our full support. We hope this helps
Hey John being an artist is great but don't u think u should do something else as a profession. Take me for example I want to be a banker and also a writer
nice
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I wanna become an accountant coz I'm good in mathematics, besides this is what I'm passionate about. It's really a good thing to know what you love doing and your strengths and weaknesses. Acknowledging these things will really help you figure out where you belong, what you can do and what you can't do. However, once you've discovered what you're good at doing, then you try to build up yourself in the aspect and it's even better when you also try to build up yourselves in things you know that you aren't good at doing. It gives you the ability to be talented and skillful in several ares.... Try to build up yourself today and try something new always.......Thanks.
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I actually want to become a chemist cos I'm studying industrial chemistry but i dislike using drugs..... Please advice me
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i want to b a nurse but i love journalism
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Thanks, actually i love computer so i want to learn coding skills cos i already know graphics
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Big sis, I never said I don't recognize artists. In fact, my classmate who is a good Illustrator, I pay her just to make a portrait of me. I even ended it with you could still become a successful artist. I know many of the advises I've been giving out lately are wrong but I never said that. Maybe I should try shutting my mouth, but It isn't my fault, I changed schools, no friends, only borrow my sis or mum phone to check springster site, my former school seniors always punish me cause I always say the truth and don't keep any bad thing hidden. All I do is to listen to music, read, check celeb news and check this site. In my new school most of my classmates hate me cause I don't cheat. I try my best to belong in springster and read my bible cause I face depression alot . Maybe u should delete my account but what can I do I'm only 13. Please big sis delete my account, I'm tired , just clear all my data
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Hey Paris2! Thanks for your comment. We are sorry about how you feel but your comment to John categorically said artists in Nigeria do not get paid and you advised him to look for another career path which was wrong. Advising someone to choose another career path is not the right thing to do. No one is above mistakes and this is why you are here on Springster... to learn. You getting upset and advising that we delete your account because you were corrected is not the right way to go about it. We hope this helps
I really want to use this opportunity to appreciate your hardwork for creating these platform for people to share their thoughts Thanks But I really want to share something with you and that is My worries Don't know if okay but I beg u to please pardon me So I like music Like singing but don't know most artist and songs like that Like acting but not being able to go for an auditions Cause where I come from and my family don't support all these I love to be great like mercy johnson but now I think am losing interest in those things I thought I love and can't even do them well again and I fear it might not just be my thing that I might not make it like the big stars And I feel am a loser cos other friends of my have talent And am not getting younger and am 21years nothing to boost of I have achieve Cos I tried hair dressing am not good in it tailoring I just forgot everything I was thought Just lonely and sad Any help please
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Hey tegaluv! Thanks for the comment. Choosing a career path is not something that you should just randomly try... You need to know what your strong points out and follow it. The fact that you are 21 years old does not mean that it is the end of the world. Do not be in a hurry, there is time for everything. Be calm and think it through so that you do not make a mistake. We hope this helps
I really want to use this opportunity to appreciate your hardwork for creating these platform for people to share their thoughts Thanks But I really want to share something with you and that is My worries Don't know if okay but I beg u to please pardon me So I like music Like singing but don't know most artist and songs like that Like acting but not being able to go for an auditions Cause where I come from and my family don't support all these I love to be great like mercy johnson but now I think am losing interest in those things I thought I love and can't even do them well again and I fear it might not just be my thing that I might not make it like the big stars And I feel am a loser cos other friends of my have talent And am not getting younger and am 21years nothing to boost of I have achieve Cos I tried hair dressing am not good in it tailoring I just forgot everything I was thought Just lonely and sad Any help please
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
Hi guys I have a problem. I wrote my ssce this year. I really want to further my education by going to a university but I don't know what course to read.
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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What is your best subject? You can actually use your best subject to determine your course in the university.
Good day everybody. I finished my secondary school at the age of 16yrs in the year 2016 as a commercial students to later becomes a business man or an accountant. Now,I have been trying to gain admission but all to no avail I'm not admitted. In the course of not gaining admission, people around me gets bedridden every day and time and my conscience doesn't leave me alone that in the future I'll have to face a greater responsibility if I don't become a Medical doctor and practice surgery. Later on,I got a Korean film from my friend which was all about medicine and surgery. Since then I have been eager to become a medical doctor and at the same time a Surgeon but I also have the thought of becoming a business man. I am confused of which way to go and afraid of telling my parents. I need advice. Please come to my rescue
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You are not alone on that I also did science in secondary school but now I fell like I should have done arts because it interests me more but now that I have completed my waec I don't know how to go about it too
Good day everybody. I finished my secondary school at the age of 16yrs in the year 2016 as a commercial students to later becomes a business man or an accountant. Now,I have been trying to gain admission but all to no avail I'm not admitted. In the course of not gaining admission, people around me gets bedridden every day and time and my conscience doesn't leave me alone that in the future I'll have to face a greater responsibility if I don't become a Medical doctor and practice surgery. Later on,I got a Korean film from my friend which was all about medicine and surgery. Since then I have been eager to become a medical doctor and at the same time a Surgeon but I also have the thought of becoming a business man. I am confused of which way to go and afraid of telling my parents. I need advice. Please come to my rescue
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I wish I could help but I'm also a commercial student about to write my WAEC and u just freaked me out😭😭😭
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We are sorry to hear about the bedridden people around you. There is no need to be confused about the career path because you have to study medicine before you specialize as a surgeon so we are sure that before you get to that part, you would have made up your mind. As regards the business aspect, you need to know that running a business requires passion. You need to know what you are passionate about and then go into it. To balance both business and school, you need to know that there is time for everything and balance is key. Right now, what you should focus on is gaining admission and also what business you want to run. We are sure your parents will be very proud of you. We hope this helps
Good afternoon everyone,i am new here and my first experience here is just so amazing ... Reading this article and how u guyz relates with each other is great ,hope I am welcome... l also finished my secondary school in year 2016 ,was a science student and I have been waiting for admission since then...I wanted to become an architect but somehow I found passion in dance,painting and drawing + graphics design ... but the problem here is I want to a dancer but don't know how to tell my parents... please can I have your advice.
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Good afternoon everyone,i am new here and my first experience here is just so amazing ... Reading this article and how u guyz relates with each other is great ,hope I am welcome... l also finished my secondary school in year 2016 ,was a science student and I have been waiting for admission since then...I wanted to become an architect but somehow I found passion in dance,painting and drawing + graphics design ... but the problem here is I want to a dancer but don't know how to tell my parents... please can I have your advice.
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Ur very, totally, highly welcome
Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. We are so glad to have you here on Springster. We like that you took time to discover you talent while awaiting admission. That is super great to hear! As regards telling your parents, you are in the best position to do that because you understand their moods better. Another thing is that you found passion in some other things and not just dancing alone. So you need to tell your parents all the things you have discovered and also show them evidence that you are working hard and also determined to achieve these things. We hope this helps
Actually, I wanna be a expert doctor(surgeon).school in Oxford university and I so much love UK. I speak British too😊😊
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Big sis I have a problem, I am a commercial student but I can't choose between be coming a banker or an economist
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Hey Emmy! Thanks for the comment. Choosing a career is a personal decision and you have to take your time to choose based on what you are comfortable with. No one can choose a career for you but yourself so take your time to understand both banking and economics to know which you should go for. You can also talk to a counselor or trusted adult for guidance. We hope this helps
I'm a music and I sleep in music but I don't know how to start writing it down also if I want to try my best to write it down but I can't... please I need help.. I'm new here
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
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@Nice u see I was once in ur shoes, I love music but I couldn't write mine it was so confusing, but one day I sat down got a pen, paper and tone. I thought about what I was about to write, it was hard at first but before I knew it the was just right there with the Tone, I finished my music and I was so happy. since I CAN do it I believe you can too. that's the title of my song "I CAN" it's coming out soon God help us all I hope this helps.
Hey Nice! Thanks for the comment. It is not easy but you need to know if you want to be a singer and/or a song writer. If writing is not natural to you do not force it. Not all famous musicians can write songs. In fact, most of them buy the lyrics and just bring them alive when they sing them. So you need to make up your mind on what it is that you want to really do. Please note that not writing songs does not limit your love for music. We hope this helps
Hey Judyt! Thanks for the comment. Your comment was really helpful and also encouraging to @Nice. Thanks for sharing.
I would like to be the first best female rapper in Nigeria so help me God Amen
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interesting
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I want to become a reporter but my mummy told me to go for teaching.what should i do.
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Hey Rodi! Thanks for the comment. We advise that you talk to your mum about what you really want and make her understand how much this means to you. We are sure that she will understand. We hope this helps
i want to be come a footballer,what should i do?
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i want to be a professor but my friends are telling me am better than that.what should i do???
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Just know ur self nd focus
thanks.
Hey mhizme! Thanks for the comment. COBRADO239 is right Know what you want for yourself and work towards it. We hope this helps
thanks big sis.ur reply is a big help to me
follow ur heart
I really want to b a medical scientist but don't really know to go about it, am always pull down by so many tings around me both peer pressure
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Hey Gutus! Thanks for the comment. You can be what you want to be as long as you make up your mind to do it. Work towards it, study hard and do not let anyone discourage you. Big sister believes in you. We hope this helps
I want to be a barrister but my mom don't like it .she told me to look for some other profession, I don't really know what to do my
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Hey Christabel! Thanks for the comment. You need to make your mum understand that this is what you want for yourself. Maybe she hasn't seen the drive in you yet or maybe she has a totally different vision for you. Whatever it is, you need to convince her not only through your words but also through your grades and effort in school. We hope this helps
i want to be a medical student but, sometimes i feel am not to good to be one.
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Hey Cinderella! Thanks for the comment. You need to know that you are always good to be anything you want to be. Do not allow fear to make you feel less of yourself okay? We hope this helps
my fellow sisters please this topic just made me cry because I am been treated badly, I have no parents to carter for me, I managed to see myself through school and now I want to learn tailoring. i need money to buy a sewing machine worth about 80,000 naira please I don't have anywhere else to go.. help your fellow sister please because we all are here to help each other in every way we can.. thank you all..
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Hey gracey! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through. When there is life, there is hope. We advise that you get a job or start a business to save money to buy a machine or you start learning how to sew and then save up some money while you perfect your skills to make money to buy a machine. We love your enthusiasm and your will to make it. We hope this helps
I think i will try d steps,so dat i will be able 2 discover what i want 2 become in future.
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I had loved being a medical doctor... Which i know that I will do well in it.... But due to admission seeking.... I ended up given another course far from wat I wanted.... (Physics education).... My question now is!! What can I do at this point???
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Nothing less or more you just have to study
And my found talent is COMEDY.... How do I work with this
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Richieboller ........you can start by sharing your comic works with your friends first
Am good in computer How can I achieve in it
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I want to be a lawyer
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I want to be a doctor Buh I love singing reading and meeting new people
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Me too, i am science but every part of me smells art
I have a carrier of playing football and also have the motive of becoming an engineer I don't know the one to choose
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I love singing an am ready to sing for God but my uncle want me to be a doctor i don't no what to do
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Only God can help,,,,many people discover their talent but no one to assist...
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I want to be an accountant But i find out that am talented with fashion designing I love fashion very well Am confuse of Wat to do
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use fashion as a trade
big sister must your talent always be profession
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Smiles
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I love singing and reading Bt I'd like to be an accountant... I don't know maths tho I'm really confused about it Big Sis help
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