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What Can I Do When I Grow Up?

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A young person's guide to careers, money and the future

Have you ever felt confused, scared or even a little annoyed when an adult has asked, as if it were the most normal thing in the world: What do you want to do when you grow up? If so, you are not alone. Knowing what you want to do with your life is one of the hardest questions you will ever have to answer and it's one that most adults are still grappling with...

What Can I Do When I Grow Up? is a book about the world of work written expressly for young people. It takes us on a journey around the most essential questions within the topic, such as:

  • How can I discover my passions?
  • What should a "good" job involve?
  • How much money should I make?
  • How does the economy work?

The result is a book that will spark exceptionally fruitful conversations and help you look forward to your work life with positivity and anticipation.

Ideal for ages 9yrs+

Paperback book | 176 pages | 222mm x 155mm

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Harper V. ★★★★★

My niece is at that age where every adult asks what she wants to be, and this book actually treats that question like it's complicated instead of scary. The chapters on money and how careers connect to real life gave her something concrete to think about.

Sebastian ★★★★★

I bought this for my 14-year-old who keeps dodging the "what do you want to be" question, and the way it breaks down career paths alongside basic money concepts actually got her talking about salaries and savings for the first time. The writing feels respectful rather than preachy, which is a rare t

Lily E. ★★★★★

The chapters on money and future planning actually got my teenager thinking out loud, which never happens. It’s straightforward without talking down, and the career breakdowns feel real, not like a school pamphlet.