There are people out there that find devoting all of their energy to a particular career quite a struggle. If you're an average student, and are stuck between choosing majors and don't have a resolute opinion of your own, then you're in hot water. People will enforce their ideals on you, whether pertinent to your well-being or not. And if you're led astray even once, by agreeing to another's take on the "best" career choice, then you are doomed. Period.

It is difficult to reconcile with choosing a career that pays a lot, or something that you like and are good at, but pays less comparatively. Opt for what you believe you can succeed in, money aside.

Here are some tabooed career choices that you might not regret choosing from — if you have no particular interest in any other.


1. Business Administration.

A vast majority of the people living in Pakistan believe that to secure a good job as a business administrator, you must have a degree from only the leading business schools and universities in the country. This claim has some semblance of truth to it. However, only a sensible employer would try to ascertain your skill-level and would give it priority over your academic background. If you're lacking the needed skills, but are a graduate of a renowned institution, only a fool will hire you.

It doesn't matter what institute you're from. If you're not into strict studying and overwhelming course outlines, and think that you have the skills necessary for convincing and managing, or believe that you can develop these skills, then business administration is the right career choice for you.

Moreover, MBA's can find a job almost anywhere. Regardless of their degree's worth.


2. Law.

Another tabooed profession in the country is law. People believe the profession doesn't hold the honor and the glory it formerly used to. And that the country's lawyers are a disgrace to the entire judicial system, also that the judicial system is a disgrace itself. You'll find many average studying students opting for degrees for law-related professions. If you're one of them, or harbor a keen interest in the field, then what is stopping you? The current standing of the country's lawyers is not your problem; you don't have to follow in their footsteps.

Pursue your journey as a lawyer, and you can be hired as a legal adviser, and can even practice privately. You can open a firm of your own. Believe it or not, everybody needs a lawyer at some point in their lives. There is less probability for start-up lawyers to secure a government-job, but with the needed time and dedication, you can better your standing as a practicing lawyer.


3. Mass Communication and Journalism. 

Declared only for the "writing type" and those possessing journalistic creativity, this is yet another tabooed profession. Some people have associated a journalist with only writing. Not true! You can be a field-journalist with a degree in mass communication, appearing on news channels and live TV.  A journalist can also start a talk-show of their own. Can even make documentaries, apart from writing. It's all about providing the public with the truth about things and unveiling secrets that the people have a right to.

Honorable, indeed.


4. Visual Studies and Fashion Designing.

All of the artists here are shunned upon by the conservative part of the country's population. They say that only the most weak of students opt for degrees in visual studies, fashion designing, and other art-related programs. Wrong again. There is a wide demand for computer artists throughout the world for designing book, magazine, menu covers and much more. Even if you're the CEO of a leading business organization, you will find yourself in the need of a good visual artist. Who else will design your company's logo? An artist can earn by showcasing their work in galleries and can make a good name.

Similarly, the fashion industry is thought to be only for the pompous and the profusely rich. What is to stop a talented designer, who may not be from a well-off family and may not own much, from entertaining the people with their unique designs? If you're into sketching, painting — et cetera — or have opinions about whether wellingtons and knee-high boots should be allowed to run rampant in the Pakistani fashion industry, then these two picks are for you.


5. Teaching.

Those who can't do, teach.

You must have heard of this ridiculous teaching stereotype. If you're a supporter, then you're in the wrong, sir — or ma'am. If there won't be any teachers to teach our young doctors, engineers, and school children, then we can bid adieu to the country's future.

There are so many schools, some have even opened more than a single campus, out there that you can easily find a job at. Are you a qualified major of English, Mathematics, or any other high school subject? Do you have a degree in child education? Think you can be a good teacher? Then do your country a favor and teach!

Start-ups, of course, won't be given that much of a salary. But as you gain experience and get more comfortable with the prospect of teaching, you'll be hired by better employers and organizations. Every child-later-professional will be indebted to you, and you'll shaping the country's future!


Culminating, it is all about finding what you're good at and what you think you can do best. Not what people think and definitely not what they want.