Real Estate, Computers, Nursing Homes. To much?
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If you want real estate to be your career, why do you want a degree in computers?
Why does the fact that your mom and brother worked in a nursing home give you experience in working in a nursing home?
I guess by now you are probably pretty irritated with me, and I don’t blame you, but I am deliberately trying to make you stop and think these things through thoroughly.
I suggest you have a nice long talk with your career counselor at your high school and see if (1) he can arrange for you to job shadow a local realtor so that you can learn something about what the job really entails and (2) you can fine tune your aspirations for formal education.
I live in San Diego. The real estate market here is cut throat. There are thousands and thousands of agents and agencies and while it may not be difficult to land a job–once you have your license–with a broker, you will only be paid based on commissions you earn (in most cases).
A key attribute of a successful agent is his/her knowledge of neighborhoods, which would put you at a disadvatage for a while until you catch up knowing what’s what.
It is also very expensive to live here. Housing costs, including rentals are quite high.
But all that aside: if it is something you really want, obviously you should go for it. But you have to have a much more specific plan and you must be realistic about how many challenges you are going to face and how long it is going to take before you reach your ultimate goal.
