My family and other people I spend much time with, have always influenced me. I think that is why I, as long as I can remember, wanted to become an attorney or an engineer. About everyone in my family have taken high education, so I will most likely do the same.
A person that has always been around is my grandfather, and he is an engineer. My first thought about his profession is that it is very demanding and you will always have something to do. There are many types of engineers you can be within the field, therefore you have a lot to choose from. Most engineers have good salaries, though it is hard-earned money. Long hours and though work is a part of their everyday.
To become an engineer you have to finish high school with good grades in almost every subject, especially math and science. After high school you should get into the best possible school, due to that in the future there will be a competition between people since lots of people are educated in the profession.
I have also wanted to become an attorney. I know for a fact that it is lots of work; my dads cousin worked 16-18 hours a day for a year, though it really paid off. You have the pleasure to help individuals, groups or organizations with their problems, and that will make you feel good about what you do. If you are good, than the salary is good. After high school you have to study law to become a lawyer, then you should take some years with extra school and practical work to become an attorney. One bad thing about this profession is that you have to work in the country you have studied due to the laws being different from country to country.
Both jobs are hard and you need to be dedicated considering it’s lots of work and long hours. Personally I will probably aim toward engineering, as I would like to be able to travel or live abroad.