Is finance right for me?

Hey everyone,

I'm just looking to see if anyone has some advice on whether finance is right for me. As a high schooler I get that if I decide go down this path, it isn't definitive, but hoping you all could provide some insight into what are some signs this might be right for me. I hope to hear multiple perspectives, and hope this thread helps others in my situation.

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