Why You Should Always Do What You Love [Video]

Why You Should Always Do What You Love Video Figuring out your career can feel like a job in itself. With the average American holding approximately 12 different jobs by age 48 and only 27 percent of college graduates ending up in careers related to their majors, its safe to say theres a lot of confusion when it comes to finding the right career path.As we get older, our decisions are influenced by more realistic views of what it takes to succeed in particular professions. Subconsciously whether we know it or not family and societal pressures also play rolesin our decision-making processes. But at one point or another during our professional development, the majority of us will find ourselves forced to answer the tough questions Am I happy doing this? Am I reaching my potential? Is this really me?Meandering along from one career to the other is part and parcel of the journey we call life. We need to keep in mind that the most direct route to our goa ls isnt always the one thats most enriching. If youre one of the 52.3 percent of people unsatisfied with your career, know that you have the power to make a change.Of course change, isnt always easy but staying in a career that doesnt fulfill you is no picnic either. Nothing has to be permanent. This is one bed youve made that you dont have to lie in if you dont want to There is no reason why you shouldnt make every effort to fulfill your professional destiny and stay true to who you are.Need some extra motivation? Hearwhat these real people have to say about what they wanted to be when they grew up, trying to fulfill their dreams, and deciding to do what makes them truly happyMichele Mavi is Atrium Staffings resident career expert.