How to decide on a major/career when you don't really know what interests you?

[der122]

I have no idea what to major in or what career interests me. I have taken some courses at the local community college and yet nothing has piqued my interests or I should say I don't know my own interests. I do have a pharmacy technician license, but didn't enjoy working in the pharmacy- didn't hate or love it-

 

[ownpool]

Very often people have primary interests which are totally separate from their career. You may find that you prefer a career with good pay and with hours which allow you to pursue your recreational interests. Many people accept their work, rather than enjoy it. That is why it is called work. I had a career in a governement office which I neither loved nor hated. It was work which I did because I was able to do it well and because I had good working conditions, salary, and benefits. It was preferable to other work in the same field which I had done previously.

You can find some online tests which suggest possible careers which may match your interests. A few of them are free. I do not vouch for their accuracy, but they may give you some ideas. Put "career interest test" into google.com.