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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 17:16:19 GMT
... and I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. The job/career thread got me to thinking (once again) just how much I despise my job. I cant pinpoint if it is what I do, or who I work for but either way it sucks.
I keep thinking I need to do something else or to go to school but I cant for the life of me figure out what it is that I want to do! In a perfect world, someone would pay me to read books all day, but I don't think that is going to happen!
Anyone else ever finally figured out what they wanted to be and did just that? |
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Post by tiffanyannhulsey on Aug 7, 2014 17:27:21 GMT
I'm sorry I don't have advice but I literally could have written that post myself, except I'm 40!  I left teaching last year after a decade of watching public education become a mess! I am now a legal assistant for the state and find my job very interesting with great benefits. However, it isn't my "dream career", nor do I have a great salary. I've considered returning to school but feel silly considering it at my age. I will be watching this threats for suggestions and insight. |
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 7, 2014 17:33:24 GMT
Don't have any suggestions as I am 50 and going thru the very same thing.
Truth is, I completely happy being at home and not having a job or career outside. The other truth is, I have one kid entering college & another following in 4 years, so I feel like I should be doing something to contribute. I mean, we're making it financially, but we're not rolling in it, kwim?
I keep telling myself that the reason I haven't gone back into the work force is because I don't just want a job, I want something that inspires me to get up every morning and I just haven't found it yet. Not sure how true that is.
I want to live in your perfect world - would love to get paid to read, watch TV and/or scrapbook all day! Don't see that happening, though.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 7, 2014 17:37:22 GMT
I'm 39 and I'm working on my masters degree. This university partnered with my office to offer two different MBA programs, one was strategic management and one was accounting. They are offering the programs at half price. I figured accounting would be a practical skill to have so that's how I chose. I already have an undergraduate degree that basically amounts to nothing so this time I chose something practical. But I can honestly say, I'm not thrilled with it. I think that I will enjoy it better than just being someone's assistant for the rest of my life, though. I'm not sure what I would have done had I had unlimited choice.
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Post by sarahyoo72 on Aug 7, 2014 18:02:24 GMT
I'm almost 42, and can completely relate. Even if I did decide what I want to be when I grow up, there isn't a lot I can actually do about it whilst I am living here in the US. I am not allowed to work, as I am on my DH's military visa. We can't afford for me to take classes.
I am grateful that I get the chance to be a SAHM with my kids, but in 6 years time, they will both be out of High School. I want to have a plan for the next era of my life.
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Post by Prenticekid on Aug 7, 2014 18:10:02 GMT
I think that sometimes we are just supposed to wonder, kwim? We should always be wondering, questioning, growing. Sometimes it will lead to a career or life change, sometimes it won't. I've never felt like I belonged in an office and often think to myself that I can't believe I do this every day. But, I'm in an area of law (civil rights) that I would always be interested in any way. Even if I were in a different occupation or blessed enough to stay home, I would always have interests in civil rights issues or helping people. So, on the days I feel like I haven't really discovered what I'm supposed to be I remind myself of that. The other parts of "me," I address through activities, reading, etc. If, however, I actually despised my job, I would probably look for something else and not wait for the big epiphany. I think it is the moving through life that is life, not just the big decisions here and there. And, TiffanyAnn....it is never silly to get an education. Never, ever, ever!  |
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Post by gracieplusthree on Aug 7, 2014 18:55:07 GMT
yep right there with you. I'm currently a cashier at a grocery store and love my customers, i get to talk all day  but its definitely not where I want to stay forever,and really I physically cant.. I am in college part time workign towards an associates degree in office applications, but sometimes I question whether or not I'm taking the right things, but then I dont know what else would be right. |
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Post by MrsDepp on Aug 8, 2014 5:12:06 GMT
I wish I knew.... I'm in the same boat
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Post by Scrapbrat on Aug 8, 2014 11:52:44 GMT
Personally, I think people get too involved in the idea of finding their "ideal" job or something that they are passionate about. Don't get me wrong, I think it's fantastic if you end up dooing something you are truly passionate about. But it seems to me like those types of people either have a unique talent (sports, writing, playing a musical instrument or whatever), or they sort of know all along what they want to do. In my experience, most people aren't like that. Try to think along the lines of, what am I good at? Think broadly, and then research the types of jobs that utilize your strengths. Be practical in terms of how much education jobs require vs. the time you want to invest in furthering yours.
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 8, 2014 11:56:53 GMT
I often joke that I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. And to be honest, I still don't know. But that said, I've worked myself into a situation where I can pursue a variety of different fields under the same umbrella and I love that. I'm never bored because I am always doing something new. I've realised I don't need to be one thing when I grow up, but rather I can be many things at the same time. Of course, that could be the ADD talking.  |
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Post by cropaholicnora on Aug 8, 2014 12:22:47 GMT
First of all, don't feel silly going back to school. I finished my second bachelor's degree in 2013 and am currently working on an online Master's degree. There are a ton of different things out there to pursue and new degree fields have opened up over the last decade or two. If you're not sure what you'd like to study, check out the websites for colleges near you or online programs to see what kinds of things they offer. Those websites should also have career websites that describe the various jobs/careers you could pursue after you earn your degree. Second of all since I just earned a degree in Human Development, I learned that "middle adulthood" is a very vital and exciting time for a lot of people particularly now that life expectancies are stretching toward the 80+ year mark. While I was pursuing my HDFS degree, I was required to do an internship and ended up trying out something different than what I had initially intended to do. I'm now working in community corrections instead of child welfare and much to my surprise, I really enjoy it. My end goal is to pursue case management in probation, but for now I have a challenging and interesting job that allows me to help people which is what I really wanted to do. I guess that was my long-winded way to say that at 44 years old, I think I finally decided what I want to do when I grow up. If I can do it, anyone can! |
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but its definitely not where I want to stay forever,and really I physically cant.. I am in college part time workign towards an associates degree in office applications, but sometimes I question whether or not I'm taking the right things, but then I dont know what else would be right.
