My family wants me to pursue a career I'm not interested in, how do I tell them no?

It's always a good idea to explain them how pursuing a career you're not interested in will affect your health and life. You could also try to explain how much something you like means to you and how you will be happier doing that. It's always a good idea to try to explain and discuss instead of saying "no".

Saying "No" to parents is indeed a difficult job. As they think its best career choice for your better future and they think you can’t take right decisions. But if you are not interested to pursue a career in what they want, then you need to convince them that. After all it’s your life. First take your own time to decide what you really want to do. Sometimes we get confuse with multiple choices of career options or sometimes we don’t understand what we exactly want to do. In this situation you can take help of career counselor. Once you know what you want to pursue as a career, then it’s easier to explain your parents. Don’t be aggressive, as it will worsen the situation. Talk to them politely and with confidence. And explain them that how you will be happy and satisfied in with your own choice of career and get success in that with hard work. All the best.

Every parent wants their child to do good in life. They want their child to be successful and honored. They want their child to do something they dreamt of once (or for other purposes). As the time passes they become insistant. They tell you to choose subjects according to that career even though you don't want to. My parents wanted me to become Doctor...so I took biology but as the time passed I realized I don't want to be a doctor. So I told them. One day we were in living room having family time when I dropped the bomb. My mom was angry and sad but I told her that it was frustrating me studying something I have no interest in. Its my life and I want to choose my own future career. They were angry at me for some days but eventually calmed down because at the end of the day...we are their children. The trick is to tell them politely and honestly. To open up your problems about something you don't want to do. They will understand.

Respectfully tell them that it is your life and you do not want to follow the path theyre leading for you. Tell them that you have your own dreams and goals that you wish to acomplish in life and that you need their support.

Depends on your family. But it is always a good idea to show maturity and decision, and never speak violently. Try to explain it clearly to have better results

I'll assume that your family is orthodox which is why they aren't letting you pursue another career. You can tell them in a way they understand. You could take help of any of your family member or family friend whom your family trusts and who also supports your decisions. Or you could tell them by giving a few famous examples.

you can ask a teacher or someone your family respects - a priest, an older or more educated relative - to help you conduct some research on your prospective career. then you bring solid arguments why that would be good for you and why you think it suits you: "it'll come easier for me, i'll get better marks, i can prove you i'm a responsible person now, i can find a job sooner, i'll put more energy in it, i'll be happier!"

Calmly try to explain to them that's something you're not particularly interested in as a career. Perhaps explain your reasons why.

Im sorry that you don't have an understanding family. It's illogical for them to want you pursue the career you are not interested in. But just as much as they want to change your thought, you also want to change their mind as well. It't impossible to change anyone's mind, including your family in this case. So there will be nothing can be told for them to accept your decision. You don't need to fight - talk with them, because it won't work. Just go do what you want. When time passes by, they will give up . They are your family, they won't kill you.

If i were in your shoes, i would talk with my parents and tell them what i am capable of. I would tell them what i am interested in. Kindly and calmly. They would listen i guess...