Im still going through the phase of contemplating about what I really want to do with my life. Two weeks ago I was thinking of going to Afghanistan and becoming a voluntary teacher and educator for women, how charitable one would think, however I soon realised that I would probably last for a month before I’d be struck with a nervous breakdown at the sight of poverty and underprivileged children. (Let alone, my parents shock and horror at my decision). I then thought that perhaps I could donate all my money for such a cause (if I ever make any that is). Then I wondered after browsing Unicefs website that I could work for Unicef, initially as a volunteer and since people are dying of Aids in my own back yard in South Africa, I neednt venture all the way to Afghanistan to make myself useful…
u cud just go to pakistan and teach poor kids how to read and write....
get married, let ur hubby earn and in ur free time help the poor kids get educated....
sigh
join the club..im so confused abt what i wana do as well..
i am thinking about joining the army
Join the club catty. I have been so confused as to what to do myself. So I have decided to do some online business (Insha'Allah) and in the meanwhile either do a Masters in Psychology or Islamic Studies, and then either be a counsellor or a teacher of Islam. Then on the side I can write books, insha'Allah. Still have to decide. sigh
Just curious - why is that a "crazy" career idea. Where does the 'crazy' aspect of it, enter?
well my mom gave me the best advice... I really want to somehow dedicate my life to helping children in someway...
First be able to take care of yourself then you'll find a way to help others too.
It's kinda true. I get really passionate about some things and I think to hell with money this is more important... but at the same time you're not gonna really be able to be much help to anyone if you're always struggling yourself.
Still I dunno I don't think I have to wait til I'm well off to help others and there are still plenty of ways I can make a difference even now. I think this was a large part of why I was very content working as a teacher...
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Just curious - why is that a "crazy" career idea. Where does the 'crazy' aspect of it, enter?
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You got it, Girl.
I clicked the thread as Catty wants to change her career or something...
u know me too..i have like a few more classes to go for my MIS degree n I am thinking I should have done law :-s n I am planning on looking into it...i see all these desi women who dont even know wat their rights r and they are afraid to go upto white ppl or other big org..i think if they know someone like that personally, they would ask for help but I dont know :-s
armughal, I dont want to be financially dependent on a man 
Irem, arent you starting a school?
Furqan, for real?
DS, good luck buddy!
Nadia, I should have titled it “randon career ideas” because I was/am considering them.
Waqas, I guess you might be right, I might wait until Im a bit older when I truly want to give up my entire life for a good cause.
Tikhi…I was also considering law! Well I say go for it before its too late, youre still young. Help Muslim women out there!
Once a friend of mine said .. it seems this time we just came to world to check aound whats going on and may be next time we will know what to do.. I always liked working out with people and not stuck in a cubicle for life so I have left USa and joined an organization in Pakistan doing development work..
Let's us get together and start a business. It is the most respectable, most flexible, and most rewarding profession.
Not that I'm very smart but come to Pakistan, teach [as a visiting faculty] in a good school to earn livin so you wont be dependant on any one. And teach to the poor people as well, for free. I think it should stisfied both your requirements.
Best of luck with future.