Financial Stability: A Factor That Affects Career Choice of Grade 10 Students of ETTMNHS SY 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The research aimed to find out if financial stability is a factor that can affect the career choices of incoming senior high school students of Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School Academic Year 2017-2018.

METHODS

The qualitative study was conducted among 10 Grade 10 students sampled through purposive sampling. Survey forms with Likert Scale followed by "Why's" or "How's" questions were distributed among the respondents. The questionnaire was consisted of questions regarding their financial stability, their career choice, if it is affected by their financial stability, and in what way it was affected.

RESULTS

The respondents initially wanted to take courses that are too expensive for their financial status, such as tourism and law; however, they answered that they have also prepared a second choice, which is not only less expensive than their first choice, but also requires lesser years of study, which can therefore lessen expenses of their family. Some expressed interest in taking up a technical-vocational course to be able to apply to degree-holder level jobs after senior high school graduation. The respondents indicated that besides applying for various scholarship programs, they will also start looking for part-time jobs while studying in order to help them raise money for their desired course.

DISCUSSIONS

Career choice of incoming senior high school students is definitely affected by financial stability. The respondents were willing to change their career choice when they think that their initially preferred choice is too expensive. It implies that the education system of the country is not very supportive of less financially stable students.