It is important for you to find what type of work you enjoy, which is usually also what you're good at, and do it with excellence.
Although you can change direction in life, do everything you can to start off on the right foot.
Here are two points to consider in choosing the right vocation: 1 - Surprisingly just doing something for the money rarely leads to a satisfying career.
2 - Don't pursue a certain vocation just because it's expected of you (by your friends, family or anyone else).
Please be careful what you choose to do.
It would be a real tragedy to do something for the next 40 years you hate, only to retire and have little time to do things with your life you really wanted to.
Money is important there is no doubt about that, but caution should be exercised in this regards.
It should not be your sole motivator.
So if you're young, really think about this step.
Are you considering a vocation because that's what is expected of you? Doing that, like just pursuing money for money's sake is a recipe for misery.
Consider taking a year off and figuring this out for yourself - a year of working or for some people, or a year of theological training can help you narrow in on what career path you could take.
There are some aptitude test you can take, and books you could read to help you in this area.
Be sure to take advantage of all the resources available to you.
Here's some questions to ask yourself: What do you love doing that you don't mind spending hours at? If there were absolutely no limits on what you could do what would you do? What type of people do enjoy working with? Children, youth, adults, retirees? Disabled or challenged? What types of personalities - calm, middle of the road, or fast paced? Are you a loner or a team person? How important is job security to you? Do you want to work for yourself of someone else? If you do work for someone else, is it a large organization or a small organization? What is your ideal work environment? Inside outside? What are your quality of life issues? Where do you want to live? How important is job security to you? These questions will help you zero in on the type of career/vocation you want.
If you are already in a career and want to change jobs, this can be a little more challenging, especially if you are the sole bread winner and/or have dependents.
If that's you, the Chicken Entrepreneur route may be better suited for you (see our other article for more information).
Consider a career coach: A good career coach can help identify your strengths and offer practical advice for career selection, advancement or change.
Not only that, they can be an excellent resource to increase your personal effectiveness.
A good coach can also be an independent third party in whom you can confide, and help you be accountable.
In summary, choosing your vocation is vital to your success and satisfaction, so be sure to give it careful thought.