You can't spell Humanism without Humans! Every child has a dream job they want to do When they are older. From an astronaut to a dancer. Whether or not that is what they actually choose in life. However, nowadays, as they grow older, those ambitious dreams have changed to revolve around money and status. Children should pick future careers that will better society; they are the future generation. The ones who will live in that society. When I was younger, I woud like to think, and that I stil am, an ambitious and caring child. Just like Barbie, I wanted to be many things. I wanted to be a singer, then a teacher. After watching an episode of Doc Mcstuffins, I was deadset on becoming a Doctor. Until i had my first terrifying encounter with blood and backed out. My parents and teachers said that I was quite good at English, which I also agreed with. So I decided to be a writer. However, after researching more into the occupation, I realised that the income was too low. So, I finally came to the conclusion that I would be a lawyer instead. It wasn't until recently I finalised my plans, and so now, I am aiming to become a qualified corporate lawyer. Partly because of the salary, but mostly because I combined both my intense passion of maths and English into one, in order to leave an impact in the world. When I think about younger me and the jobs she wanted to be, l was not entirely thinking about money but about how I, a young, black girl in a world where money and power is everything, can make a change to help our society. Being religious has also helped shape my view on this matter, but I think regardless, it’s also down to my parents building up my morality. The concept of karma has been around for centuries, an ancient indian idea that many scientists and philosophers still ponder. There is also a very famous proverb relating to karma; 'what goes around comes around’. Choosing a job that helps society and others is a huge sacrifice, yes. But it also comes with huge rewards. Whether it be financial or spiritual, it's safe to assume that mostly every human enjoys that validation or being a good person. There are many jobs in society that benefit our world socially, even high paying jobs. For example if we return back to my dream of a corporate lawyer, it is true it pays very well, but, it’s also a way of promoting social justice and equality in this world. Being able to help the defenceless against ruthless, greedy, money-hoarding businesses is rewarding in itself. Capitalism is very prevalent in society today. When businessmen compete in a free market and barely pay their workers in order to keep costs low but profit high. It is evident that a job that aides society and jobs that pay higher and elevate status can coincide together. It is all down to intention. Once you lose sight of the main purpose of a job, it can become damaging to society. I am sure that it is one of the last things anybody who has a heart, woud want. Yes it is true that certain jobs, such as being a Nurse in the NHS is a self-sacrificial job that demands a lot and offers a little however, although it depends on the circumstances, most nurses enter the field as it was probably a childhood dream or just because they want to help others. That is the the true definition of humanism. 1 in 5 nurses cannot afford to feed their children but 75% of Nurses say that they do not do their job for the money. This is the same with teachers. Hours are unpredictable and long, the stress is overwhelming and the pay is horrendous, but the things that Keep them going is their love and passion for both their job and to see children thrive. To see the seed they planted in children, so they can be inspired. 89% of teachers have said that it was never for about the money. 76% say that they do not regret it one bit. So instead of deterring children who want to express their kindness and make a positive impact in society, then we should hold accountable those who lost sight of their humanity and chose money over those who chose them. How can we choose a material item that we humans created over ourselves. It is impossible to be a human without being a humanist. It is true that upbringing and environment could change a person and their morality, but what is also a fact is that humans will continue to live in society. There will always be humans until there is none at all. So, for the future generation, why pick a career that is meaningless, all in the name of having transient power? Why choose to be selfish when it costs absolutely nothing to be kind? We don't live alone, we live together. Society would be a horrific place to live in if there isn't one person who chose a job that would help us instead of hinder us.You cannot sper humanist without humans. Don't expect what you can't give.