As a generation that knows truly what they really wanted and has a unique mentality comparing to other generation, Gen Z is lacking self-awareness in taking responsibility in their career path. Especially in this fast-paced world where Ai is now taking over our jobs in many industries.
But is it really the exact reason behind their lack of self-awareness?
87% of students in Indonesia admit to choosing the wrong major, according to an educational psychologist from IDF. This shows that from the very start of their career, many Gen Z chose the wrong major— the major that does not align with their passion and abilities. That leads to their career and future. This means that by the age of 17/18, you are responsible in making decision to what you truly want to do in your career. By that age you have to choose the right major and that requires understanding yourself, your interests, talents, and future plans.
Sure, we live in a fast-paced era, but to think that from the very start Gen Z could’ve avoid on taking a job that wasn’t the right fit them and how easily these experiences can making them doubt themselves.
To be fair, Gen Z didn’t make a bad decision, but around the time they just didn’t have enough information to make a decision on what they truly wanted to do.
Why?
Gen Z tend to end up following what others suggest, accepting scholarship offers without considering interests, and pressure from their parents or social life. Choosing the right major in college is one of the biggest decisions of our lives, that leads to our career path and future. The key is to know yourself. Without a clear understanding of your interests, passion, and abilities, you might taking a job that weigh you down in the future.
Then, what do i do if I still don’t know what career path I’m heading?
Start asking yourself these questions; how do you like to create value for you and your workplace? What something that excites you the most about going to work that would make your day feel less of a burden and more like fulfillment of energy?
There is a way to know everything even if we don’t know anything— just be brave enough to start looking.
