There are lots of things that you can do to help you make a decision, but you don't have to do this on your own, there are people to help you.
What to think about when making a decision
Think about:
What makes you happy?
What you're good at doing?
What options are there?
When making a decision about your future you will also have to think about other things
Whichever option you choose after leaving school, you'll need think about how you're going to get there.
Can you catch a bus or train? If you haven’t done this before you might need some help. You also need to think about how you will get to the bus stop or train station.
When you are making a decision about your future you may need to think about money:
- Will you get paid?
- Will you be able to get any benefits?
- Will you be able to keep any benefits that you get now?
- How much money do you need to earn?
Getting help to make a decision.
You can also start to do things now to help you make a decision.
Go:
- To college on an open day or with your school to see what it's like
- On work experience to try out a type of job
Talk to:
- The people who know you best like your family and friends
- The people who can help you like your Careers Adviser or Social Worker
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