Little intimated by going this route in my career however math is deemed as gold throughout many professions.

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August 31,2023 at 4:09AM UTC

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Little intimated by going this route in my career however math is deemed as gold throughout many professions. Could you pursue a profession with more math, if you are not very strong at math naturally?

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AnonymousAugust 31,2023 at 2:28PM UTC
Let me start by saying that I am very strong in math and even have a bachelor's degree. If you are going to try something that requires analytic skills and hyperventilate when faced with fundamental algebra problems, you are probably setting yourself up for failure. If you can do basic math (addition, subtraction, etc.) and are looking at being a cashier or an entry-level accounting/bookkeeping role, you may be fine. Be careful if the math concerns money, and your strength issues are also in the basic functions because there is far less room for mistakes than in other areas (like inventory management). To help you decide, you may want to check into taking some courses in Excel or Google spreadsheets to see how you do with those. You may even surprise yourself with how much you can learn. :).
Sarah DownsAugust 31,2023 at 4:41PM UTC
Yes! You can always learn more and get better. I can attest to that as I've had a couple of positions that required me to tap into math skills I was never good at. Lo and behold as an adult I realized I just needed to practice and I was able to get good at what I needed to know and thrived in my positions. I've operated as a treasurer for multiple non-profits as well. If you want a position that has a math requirement, start by practicing what you need to learn take some classes if you need to, but you can definitely always learn. If you decided it's not for you later down the line there's. no shame in that. Better to have tried and failed to not have tried at all.
JustKeepSwimmingSeptember 3,2023 at 12:02AM UTC
Have you heard of Khan Academy? It’s mainly known as a place for kids to improve their academic skills, but it’s open to everyone, and it’s free. And yes, you can learn more math skills as an adult!