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I DON'T KNOW. I'm at an adult age right now and I still don't know. Ever since I remember myself people were asking me about what's my dream job and I always replied with "I don't know".
"You can't not know, there must be something you like doing" There isn't.
"I'm sure you'll figure something up" Well I still haven't.
It always feels surreal when I hear other people talk about their passions and how much they've looked into it.
I didn't even know what to study at university, I had no plan and my teachers were looking me like ???????????????????
I just took the university entrance exams with no goal in mind and just accepted the results and the department I got in. My department is interesting but again I don't know what career path I want to follow after I graduate. And I'm on my fourth year of university right now.
I'm just going with the flow, if I do something and it sticks then alright, I just can't be bothered.
"You can't not plan anything about your future" Then watch me, I literally can't care anymore, I'm tired and I don't want to be stressed about it. There's a greek saying that basically says "when you make plans, God laughs" so I'll just wait and see what the Universe throws at me and if I like something then I'll stick with it.
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Rocco
You’re looking at it the wrong way. Guidance counselors will usually ask what you want to do with your life, but that’s the wrong approach. The real question is, what kind of lifestyle do you (reasonably) want to live?
Where you want to live, the car you want to drive, how many vacations per year, what age you’d like to retire. Also what shifts you’re comfortable working - nights? Weekends?
Figure out how much money you need per year to cover that, and then find a job in that range that you can tolerate (or at least a career path that’ll get you there in 5, 10, whatever years). Stay on target, and don’t be afraid to switch companies every 3-4 years to meet your goal.
I’m fortunate that I landed on a job that I really enjoy. It’s not something I would have ever thought I would be doing, but it combines a lot of elements from other jobs I’ve held over the years, just in a different package.
Good luck.
You know what, thanks, that's really good advice. Honestly I haven't really thought of it like that. I was seeing it like this huge thing that I can't figure out, but if you think about those specifics you can definitely see a clearer picture.
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ronna
It really doesn't matter. You will grow up and find it one day, even if you are now in your twenties, forties, or even sixties. That future and what you want will eventually appear, and you will know then. Overthinking won't solve anything, so live in the present and do what you have to do, and believe me, everything will be fine. Experience is also the best proof. Maybe going through some experiences will lead you to what you want to be.
Thank you so much, you're absolutely right!! Worrying and overthinking never helps with anything so I'll try to minimize it as much as possible. Like you said it's best to live in the present and figure things out as you go
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nikiwi
I relate to this so much! I see people around me be so passionate about what they're studying and it makes my heart sink when I think about my passions. Recently though, I've started to feel more about what I do want for my life. It hasn't exactly fixed my life overnight or anything, but taking action makes me feel good. It sort of happened through all the escapism that I take part in. I'm not sure what your daily life is like but I think giving time to yourself might help.
I'm glad it's starting to work out for you!! I'm sure you'll figure everything out, taking action really makes a difference. I do give myself time but still i don't really have stuff figured out, we'll see how it goes
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XxL1ZZ13LUN4CYxX
This is a very relatable blog post.
at least we're not alone lol
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soyelmismisimo
i finished uni almost 2 years ago and still don't know what to do with my life, plus it's difficult getting hired these days :/
true everything is 10x harder these days, it's so difficult to do anything... I really hope for the best for us
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Griffin
Trust me, I understand this. I always envisioned myself with a simple life. I have never seen myself with a career. I talk about becoming a piercer, but not even I can tell if it's just a facade to make myself feel better.`Not to plug in my blog, but I wrote a blog that you may be able to relate to. Of course, you don't gotta read it. But you're definitely not alone <3 https://blog.spacehey.com/entry?id=1971545
tysm<3 I'll definitely read your blog!!!! You can try being a piercer out, that's when you'll realize if it's suitable for you. For starters if you take a course and you love it, go all for it, if you feel it's too much for you or it doesn't suit you it's not the end of the world. But if what's holding you back is people discouraging you, don't listen to what anyone has to say, do what you love doing. Even if it's something you do on the side.
For the past year or so I've thought of being a tarot reader because I enjoy giving others some sort of guidance. I do free readings on reddit sometimes and I like it whenever people ask me in depth questions. I've had countless of therapy sessions on there and it has helped me as well but I don't think it's something I could do full-time bc I would go insane lmao. But still when I do those "what career path should I follow tests" and from what people who know me say, is that I would be good in a guidance/ counselling based career. I feel like it's because I've dealt so much with anxiety and depression on myself, and also because I've been around people with mental health issues, that I've looked into it a lot. I love seeing the "unseen", the subconscious, probably because I want to learn how to solve my own problems. But if that was my job I feel like I'd get burned out. But anyway sorry I just overanalyzed this for no reason
by neraida☆; ; Report
Never be sorry for overanalyzing. I do it a lot, so I couldn't blame you for it. If you really enjoy tarot readings, you should look into getting a booth at local conventions. My mom and her friends are all pretty witchy; they go to local expos and buy booths to sell their DIY goods and perform readings for money. I doubt it's something you can live off of, but it's extra money, and you can do something you enjoy. People love getting readings at these fairs. It's gotten to the point that my mom's friend had to have her customers write down their names and phone numbers so she can call them when finished with her current reading. Of course, you'd have to really practice your craft and get in tune with it. Also, take into account your mental fortitude, as it can be so draining performing back-to-back readings in such a crowded area.
by Griffin; ; Report
omg that's amazing, love that for your mom and her friends!! I've never thought of getting a booth at a convention that's pretty smart but idk where I could do that here maybe I need to get some connections first. And yeah it would be draining so if I ever do something like that I'll have to be prepared lol
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Ofc, thought I'd share cuz you never know :)
by Griffin; ; Report
oh my god same i'm so close to graduating but i have no passion for nothing anymore, i think it's the burnout from highschool but honestly i don't know at all; and some of my friends actually have their next 5 years planned out like how
Highschool burnout is so real, I was sooooo burned out, the whole last year and a bit after I graduated was one of the worst periods of my life. I will never understand how people have their whole lives planned out, I can't even plan what I want to do tomorrow. But don't worry you're not alone we're in this together lmao
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