I'm 24 and don't know what to do

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Hi guys,

I just need some advice about a few career choices I have to make.

I’m currently doing an apprenticeship at a multinational company (one of the TOP 3 Swiss companies worldwide), and I’m really grateful to have been working there for the past two years. I’m going to finish my apprenticeship next summer, but I’m not sure whether I want to stay in the corporate world in the long term.

I would love to work in real estate, but I’m not sure how much wealth and long-term opportunities it can create for me. I’m also considering wealth management, which is a prestigious career that I could pursue in Geneva or Zurich. However, the studies and career path required to reach a senior position seem quite long.

For now, I would really appreciate some feedback.

Corporate life: I could choose to stay with my current company, potentially travel internationally with them, have a stable job with a good salary, and invest my income over time.

Real estate: This would probably involve more grinding, starting as a real estate broker (Makler) and eventually moving into real estate development. My long-term goal would be to develop my own projects with partners and eventually become independent. That’s one of the main things that attracts me to real estate.

Wealth management: This seems like a prestigious career that I could pursue in Geneva or Zurich. If I become successful and build a strong client base, I could potentially become independent in the future and even move to a bigger financial market such as Singapore or Hong Kong.

Last but not least, tech sales: I could take more of an adventure and try to build a career in sales abroad, for example in Ireland or the US, although I know getting the right visa and opportunity in the US can be difficult.

So, what is my goal?

I want to enjoy the process of building wealth while also enjoying life. At the same time, I would love to build a future where I have financial independence and the freedom to choose how I live and work. I speak french english and german so I don’t mind changing my path for a better lifestyle.

I’d really appreciate any advice or feedback from people who have experience in these fields.Specially in Real estate and Wealth Management.

Thank you, and take care!
Z

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OK, but this is true for just about everybody. Questions are

  • What are you really good at?
  • What are you passionate about?
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I mean, I’m a very social person. I’m not afraid to talk to people or speak in front of an audience. I’m good at leading projects, and I’m also good with languages.

I love travelling, going to restaurants, and simple things like reading, going to the gym, etc.

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Nope - Real estate broker could be done, not really hard depending where you start. Be prepared to have lots of calls, lots of texts, showings on the vening or week end. The best class is once you reach commercial RE, there you have seasoned pros who know what they want and how to handle a multi mullion buy. The showings are during the day, you might prepare documents or presentation the week end, but after hours it is more quiet.

Development is quite difficult to enter, also you need deeper knowledge about a LOT of topics (Architecture, costs, valuation, legal, etc.). If you want to look into RE, take a look at the CUREM, its a good base, builds a lot of relationships and can give you and idea where you could land.

Honestly i feel like you just wrote a lot of topics on here without really knowing whats behind.

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I suggest you stick to your current job and get good at it and search other ideas in out of work time.

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I would tell the same thing to my son/daughter.

Built from what you have.

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Thanks for the feedback.

I’ve done my research, and I know exactly what path I need to take to get into the development side of real estate.

I know what the possibilities are and which studies (Professional Bachelor) I want to pursue. I just wanted to get some feedback from people who are already working in these fields and hear what they think could also be a great option.

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Yes if i get the chance to stay in this finance position I will.

Thank you

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Well, if you already know what you need, i have nothing left to say other than: good luck.

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