The document discusses two possible career paths for the author: high school English teacher and lawyer. For English teacher, the author enjoys the English language and its complexity, finds teaching teenagers more appealing than younger kids, and likes the balance of teamwork and independence in a teaching role. For lawyer, the author is drawn to the potential high pay of lawyers, sees strengths in persuasive writing and determination, and plans to learn more about the profession through a visit to a friend's father's law office.