Most choices have both good and bad elements. Identify the opportunities and advantages associated with each career alternative you are considering. Identify the risks, draw-backs and disadvantages associated with each career alternative. Remember that careers involve many decisions. Most people don't make only one career choice in their lives.
Most people move into new career positions or fields over time.
After making a decision, re-evaluate that decision. If you feel unhappy with a decision after working through the steps above you may have overlooked some key factor. A counselor may help you sort through the confusion. Just like you wouldn't buy one outfit and expect it to be fashionable for the rest of your life, a career decision you make should be re-evaluated periodically. Career development involves planning your life in a variety of ways.