In order to obtain the things that we need and want it becomes necessary for most of us to spend the majority of our lives in the work force. We may be forced to hold positions at times that are not to our liking, but the long-term goal should be to find the perfect balance between financial need and happiness. Just as the princess who had to kiss several frogs to find a prince, it may be necessary to try out several positions while finding a career doing what you love.

1. The Importance of Finding a Career Doing What You Love
In order to obtain the things that we need and want it becomes necessary for most of us to spend
the majority of our lives in the work force. We may be forced to hold positions at times that are
not to our liking, but the long-term goal should be to find the perfect balance between financial
need and happiness. Just as the princess who had to kiss several frogs to find a prince, it may be
necessary to try out several positions while finding a career doing what you love.
Many people go through high school and then even begin college with a specific major in mind.
On many occasions the major is changed when the person is exposed to other things arriving at
college, and develops skills or a new attachment to a particular field of study. This is a perfect
opportunity to spend the time experimenting with different areas and developing different skills.
By experimenting with different jobs, you may find a liking to certain position in a company.
Most importantly, the job must somehow harmonize with your personality or you will find
yourself changing jobs frequently.
For example, if you like improving the conditions of our planet, you may be suited for a career as
a BPI building analyst. Basically, you're entering into a career as an energy auditor, and by
training to be a BPI professional, you're helping home owners save money on their utility bills.
Part-time jobs can be a good way to experiment with a couple of different professions at one
time while still providing a worthwhile income. This will allow for ample time to see how you
really feel about the work and can provide a good reference for a resume should you need it later.
Also, a part-time position is also a good way to continue education until you have made a final
decision.
Working for temporary agencies is another way to be exposed to many different types of
employment and may be especially helpful if you have no idea what you want to do. They have
connections in almost every area of business to allow you to try out nearly everything that you
qualify for. It is possible for you to find something that really makes you happy and can be quite
a substantial living permanently.
Some students volunteer at particular businesses that they are interested in while attending
classes to see if they really like it before actually plunging into the field. Making the correct
decision is important, as this will be a place that you will have to be nearly every day for the
biggest part of your life. Whatever decision you make, remember it will be much more important
to enjoy doing it and less important how wealthy you are.
Are you looking for a career change? If you answered "yes", then you may be eligible to receive
a grant for training. BPI Certification is a highly valued certification in the energy efficiency
industry, and you can train to help home owners make their homes more energy efficient.
Thomas B. Chuong is currently writing articles related to career development for BPI Certification