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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've given DC (now a rising junior in college) ultimate control of what she wants to do with her life.  She initially came in as pre-med and has explored CS, policy work, and history -- taking courses and doing internships in these areas while keeping up with all the pre-med requirements.  [b]Now, we've reached the halfway point of her college career and we're trying to plan ahead for her grad school/career. [/b]Except... she's incredibly indecisive on what career she wants. She tells us, "Every time I find myself in the place I've always dreamed of, I always want to be somewhere else." For example, she loves her scientific research/volunteering, but thought something was missing - she wanted to understand how policymakers made decisions. So, she got back on her feet and is working on policy, and says she can't wait to get back to the lab - that policy work was everything she dreamed of, but it didn't engage with people.  Here's the thing, she's good at everything she puts her mind to, so it's incredibly hard to guide her and her path forward. Do you all have any tips for helping to guide her along?    [/quote]

The bolded is your problem. Your kid will likely not have one career. That is great! She can try something, then take what she likes of it to the next thing, and then do it again. I would suggest, kindly, that you butt out. It will also benefit your daughter to spend a few years working before grad school - this is MOST important for kids (like me!) who don't know exactly what they want after college. I had a job that was ok, one that was better, one that suited me for 6 years, and THEN I went to grad school and am now happily settled in my "career." But I didn't get there until about age 35, on purpose.

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