Is it just me or are the decisions not what they used to be? I have recently had to make many difficult decisions that will have a significant impact on my future. These decisions range from choosing a major to deciding what I want my profession to be. I make these decisions in small but consistent steps; I went from being a student at the Major Exploration Center to almost being ready to declare my major. A hasty decision would not do much good as it is essential for me to major in something that will give me the edge needed to succeed in my chosen vocation. My career choice is becoming more and more competitive due to industry stability (BLS). I want to become an advertising director; I want to be involved in everything that is necessary to successfully sell a product. Competition is inevitable in such a high-level position, so I have to be constantly aware of all the new popularized media, such as the Internet (Jerrett; “Starting”; BLS). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “working under pressure is unavoidable and long hours are common…in 2008, about eighty percent of workers reported working forty hours or more, which is low. » My interest in this vocation came after completing a project for a sociology class where I had to analyze the components of a magazine advertisement. I did remarkably well in this assignment and so began to consider advertising as a career possibility. The main problem I encountered, however, was that I was looking to be involved in the creative process of the work, but I also wanted to be the one to develop the best strategies for a client to get the word out about their product. In other words, I wanted to be involved in anything that had to do with... middle of paper ......what I could create for myself would ultimately benefit not only myself but , I hope, in my future. the family too. Although there are always positive and negative qualities in every situation and decision, I am sure that the resolution to become an advertising executive is the right verdict for me. Works Cited “Advertising Coordinator Salary”. Advertising Crossing.com. Advertising Crossing, nd Web. October 5, 2011. Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 edition, Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations and sales managers, Web. October 5, 2011. Jarrett, dean. Personal interview. October 4, 2011. “Starting a Career in Advertising.” Advertising Crossing.com. Advertising Crossing, nd Web. October 05, 2011. “What to expect from advertising work.” » Crossing.com advertising. Advertising Crossing, nd Web. October 5. 2011.