But if i know decide to persue a career in economics, and in a few years I realize that its not what I want it will get harder for me to find a totally different job (for example healthcare) in which i have no experience, because I get older and older. I feel like I have to make the right decision now in what branche I want to work.
In my head its all so difficult right now
Hm, I can relate to a lot you write, I also chose both secondary school and University so it was 'open' to many different positions and jobs, and partly influenced by my parents..
There are some great sites on line on changing careers later on in life, in fact that is what many people do..
Tell me this, would it be easier to go study something new right now, get more debt in student loans, or to actually do some work and see if you might like any of what you're qualified for already, get some money, pay off some loans.. Ideally save some money for travel or for the new study/career you might need..?
The key is to minimize living costs so you ideally save some money and can experiment with other things later on.. (not spend it all on clothes, car, new flat.. if you think you might want to change careers later..)
Would study of healthcare be free or paid for by others? What would you do if you found you didn't like that either?
Could you work there or experience it a bit without studying anything first? (eg volunteer position, interviewing people, job shadowing, or work with your current degree in a healthcare-related field? This might make transitions smoother..)
Some careers also don't require any formal study, so you could do what you already can and start small on the side and get experience in what you might prefer?
I looked at some job search boards (in my country) at what you can do with an economics degree and you can do A LOT!! There are a lot of people with this degree here though, so you need to 'specialize' a bit, ideally.. what would be your 'niche' or area where you might wish to gain expertise in?
I think you can be a receptionist or shop assistant or manager or such too.. (and thus work with people) Take a look at what it's like in your country.. Check if there's a setting on the 'job search' boards to put in your education, and what do you get?
If you get a few weeks of vacation or decide to change careers, or the company folds, you can still do the 'travel and explore' thing.. And as an English speaker you can probably teach English in Asia.. (sometimes it's good to have a course first, and I hear Korea is difficult, especially if you don't have social skills or previous teaching experience..) There are online forums where you can find out more about this..
I will tell you that companies prefer people straight from Uni/college rather than those who 'drifted around' a bit - or they expect work experience relevant for them from those who are not the youngest.. one year may be okay, it would be good to have a good plan for that year though.. (or one year of can become a few.. and what to do then?
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You can also start a 'hustle on the side' or small biz when you work (or don't work), so you might eventually escape any job.. See this blog:
Escape From Cubicle Nation
Or you can volunteer and get experience for the new career etc.
As an economist you can work in a publishing house or any other exciting place.. Lots of choice.. Depends what you like.. What would you be comfortable selling? Things to think about..