Should I choose money or build my career?

I’m a final-year student, and I’m stuck between two paths.

Option 1: Start teaching English online (have a bachelor in English and soon a bachelor in Communication)

I’d teach middle-school students or adults alongside my studies. It would give me teaching experience and something more directly relevant to my CV, which feels like it could be useful if I want to work or travel abroad in the future.

Option 2: go back to my CV/cover-letter business

I already have experience with it, and honestly, it suits me much better.. It requires less time and energy, gives me better emotional stability, and brings in more money. I could also save that money and eventually use it to build another business.

The problem is that I’m scared of choosing the second option and regretting it later.

What if I want to move abroad in a few years? Would running a CV-writing business actually help my career, or would I be missing out on valuable experience by not teaching?

At the same time, I feel like worrying about my “career path” is keeping me stuck instead of allowing me to actually make money and build something.

If you were in my position, would you choose the path that strengthens your CV, or the one that currently gives you more money, stability and freedom?

And if I choose the business, what could I do on the side to keep my future career options open?

Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

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