Hello everyone,

I am looking for some genuine guidance regarding my career.

I completed my **12th in 2024**, and along with my 12th, I also completed a **CABA-MDTP (Computer Applications, Business Accounting and Multilingual D.T.P.)** course.

Since completing 12th, I have been confused about which field I should choose for my career. Because of this confusion, almost **two years have passed without me being able to decide on a clear career direction**.

During this time, I tried exploring different fields:

1. **Cyber Security** – I initially thought of building my career in Cyber Security and started studying it, but I could not understand what I should learn, how I should learn it, or what the proper roadmap was. Eventually, I stopped studying it.

2. **Artificial Intelligence (AI)** – After that, I thought about pursuing AI. I started exploring this field as well, but again I could not understand the field properly or find a clear direction, so I eventually stopped that too.

3. **Finance** – Currently, I am considering building my career in Finance. However, I am still confused about whether Finance is actually the right choice for me and, if I choose Finance, **which specific domain of Finance I should pursue**.

So, my main confusion is:

**Which direction should I choose — Cyber Security, AI, or Finance? And if Finance is a better option for me, which area/domain of Finance should I consider?**

I also want to understand how I should actually evaluate a career before committing to it. I don't want to keep switching from one field to another and waste more time.

I would really appreciate guidance from experienced **CAs, finance professionals, industry professionals, or anyone who has faced a similar career situation**.

I would especially like to know:

* Based on my background, how should I evaluate Cyber Security, AI and Finance as career options?
* If I choose Finance, what different domains should I explore before making a final decision?
* How can I practically test whether a particular field is suitable for me?
* Should I first do a short course, internship, project, or basic-level study before committing to a career?
* Most importantly, **what should I do step-by-step over the next 6–12 months to get clarity and build a proper career direction?**

I understand that the final decision has to be mine, but I would really appreciate **honest and practical advice** from experienced people rather than just general suggestions.

My goal now is to choose a direction carefully, stop switching between fields, and then consistently work towards building a career in that field.

Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to guide me.

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Hi everyone,

. I'm looking for some guidance from the members here. Here's my journey so far:

I joined the CA Course in 2012 and completed the first group of Intermediate in May 2013, along with my B.Com in evening college. I joined articleship in September 2013 and finished the second group in May 2014. I completed my B.Com in 2015 and finished my 3-year articleship in 2017. I started preparing for CA Finals and attempted it three times without success.

I have been battling Chronic Kidney Disease since birth, and it worsened in early 2018, leading to kidney failure. I had to undergo dialysis (treatment three times a week to remove toxins from my blood) until October 2023. I was very sick until early 2019, but I joined a small CA firm near my home, where I did data entry, ITR returns, and GST for individuals and small businesses. I had to stop working in January 2021 due to my illness.

By the grace of God, I received a kidney transplant in October 2023 and have completely recovered (touch wood). Now, at 31 years old, I want to start working again. However, I cannot go out of my home due to another health condition. I find myself in a unique position—neither experienced nor a fresher. I'm ready to work as an intern for some time and want to join the workforce, although I lack prior corporate experience. I am open to exploring opportunities in any other field as well.

Please guide me on what would be the ideal career choice for me.

Thank you for your support!

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