Information for parents, family and whanau

Common career myths

I have to make my decision now and once I make a decision, I have to stick to it

"There is a great saying: “Life’s a journey
not a destination”. Journeys are full of options where you make and change your decisions all the time based on new experiences, information, people who you meet and learning about what motivates
and inspires you.

"So yes, you do have to make decisions, and every day you do so, but you do not have to be restricted by those career decisions by sticking to them.


"Another option is to learn from your decision - good or bad - and then make new and fresh decisions based on new information or experiences that inspire, motivate or connect with how you want to grow as a person. That sounds like an exciting journey!"

Pat Cody, Career Consultant