In grade 9 it is always stressful to chose suitable subjects for the last few years of school. It's not just about choosing subjects, it's about choosing the right subjects for your future career. This is a tall order for a 15-year-old who is still wondering what path to take in life. Many students feel like they have no idea of what they want to do in terms of a career after school and even those who have an idea are not sure if their choice is the right one, if they will ch

It is always interesting to see which jobs are the most sought after. A lot of the time we get stuck, thinking that our job is the best or that everyone would want to have a job like yours (unless you hate your job, in which case you think that of the job you envy most). It's not surprising that parents often push their children towards a certain carer path, either consciously or unconsciously. A quick google search indicated the most sought after jobs in South Africa and the

Hello Everyone, My goodness but this year is flying by! A few months ago we were settling into the new academic year and here we are, moving into "subject choice" season already! There is an age-old question that parents and teachers have long wrestled with, “How DO I give my child the correct guidance when choosing their career? Should we guide children towards a career where employment prospects are sound or allow them to follow their passion?” In my opinion, the answe

Decisions, decisions, decisions... A little while ago my friend’s 5-year-old son shared his new dream with me. He has decided that he wants to work at McDonald's. A little probing revealed that the reason for his career choice was the perks. You see, Happy Meal toys are very popular among 5-year-olds, so what better way to spend one’s working life than to surround yourself with toys? Bright young man indeed! While I’m sure that few (if any) of your children share Connor’s dre