A high school student is struggling to decide on a future profession after being assigned an essay on the topic. They talk to their mother, who shares her own experiences and advises them to choose a profession they love. The student starts researching high-paying jobs but realizes that money isn't everything. They then consider becoming a professional gamer, but their mother encourages them to think about how their profession can help people. The student has a daydream about being the president, but ultimately decides that's not the right fit. In the end, they haven't made a decision but have learned to think more deeply about their career choices.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator was asked to write an essay about their future profession.
2. The narrator's mother has been working in the same field for over 10 years.
3. The narrator initially considered becoming a surgeon but decided against it due to lack of attentiveness.
4. The narrator also considered becoming an airplane pilot but was afraid of heights.
5. The narrator's mother told them to choose a profession carefully and make sure it's something they will enjoy.
6. The narrator started searching for professions on the internet and considered becoming an economist but didn't understand what they do.
7. The narrator realized they love playing computer games and considered a career in gaming.
8. The narrator's mother told them that being a gamer can be useful and help people.
9. The narrator started thinking about how they can help people through their profession.
10. The narrator had a dream about being the president and helping people.
11. In the dream, the narrator was preparing for a New Year's speech and had a busy schedule with meetings and conferences.
12. The narrator woke up from the dream and told their mother they still haven't decided on a profession.