PlatypusInterrobang
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I currently work in a call center. I have been there for 3 years.
I've worked in a toy store, in an auto dealership, as a photographer, in a metal stamping factory, with horses, in food service, in a convenience store, in a street performing group, and as a social media lackey.
My degree is in English with a minor in Art & Design.
My only marketable skills are Customer Service and my Sales experience, and I hated sales.
I used to have a solid dream- to be an Art Teacher, but I was a terrible student in college and flunked out of the education department.
Just had to rant.
Tophy
Same here, 31, early career academic... started hating academia, gonna find something else to do after this
hamsteronarunawaytreadmill
I'm 32 and a college freshman with no idea what I want to do. Spent lots of time gaining 'real world experience' though.
delightphil
With a degree in English, you could become a Copywriter at an Ad Agency. You'd get to make TV ads.
Affray
I swear that our generation is having their mid life crisis early across the board. We have to be adults so early maybe. I don't know.
greengilbert76
I was exactly the same. At the age of 28 I just picked something that mildly interested me and stuck with it. I'm 40 on Friday and have ...
greengilbert76
.. just finished my 3 years at college to become an electrician. Remember pal, time waits for no man.
greengilbert76
.. just finished my 3 years at college to become an electrician. Remember pal, time waits for no man.
ButterflyHeimlich
Medias got us believing we should be some top tier bloke with some iconic job. Literally, do what makes you and those around you happy.
ButterflyHeimlich
As a linecook, most people look down on us because of how much our yearly income is. But honestly, cooking is where I feel most at home.
NiceLegsDaisyDukesMakesAMAAANOUTOFYOOOUUUU
You misspelled 'parents' and forgot the emphasis on 'UNDER PRESSURE.'
jbad
I am 23 and working a great job where I feel fulfilled and make a difference. Loved it until I realize w/ traveling so much having a long1/2
jbad
Term relationship is nearly impossible without the right person... who I can't find since I am never in the same place. 2/2
Arkvoe
I'm 33 and few months ago i realized i want to be software developer when i grow up :)
barbonmx
Lol 36 and Im more lost than I were at 28
neutrik
Yes, exactly!
nevergonnagivenevergonnagivafuck
I'm the same man, I'm 27 I'm at UPS almost 3 years, I set up a retirement and figured fuck it is can stay here for a bit lol
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
Find a tech school/CC with a good welding and art metals program. Learn a very marketable skill that has a large artistic/ design overlap.
Whiskey461
39, just a few years from military retirement, and I don't know what I want to be either
WhiteTiger77
25, have a bacc. degree in economics, unemployed for like 2 and a half years, have no work exp. and hate myself so much. I'm lost too buddy.
UserSubrero
Not being sarcastic, and I'm not a recruiter lol, but have you ever thought about the military? Air Force, or Marines or something?
WhiteTiger77
It's not really my fit. I think if the country is not capable od helping citizens through good reforms, and not care at all for (2)
WhiteTiger77
"ordinary" people, then the country isn't worth to be protected.
TheMightyKung
I wanna be a fire truck
OmnibusLatinName
Ahhh, advertising, eh?
PhilKenSebban
Do you want to be a fire truck or do you identify as a fire truck? It's OK, society just misunderstands you.
cosmickittie
I believe in you
Christ0nABike
Perfect. Just perfect
Marietard
I've been an Elementary and High school art teacher with a BFA in Fine Art. Florida has an alternative certification program.
BlueStringsAttached
I had the same problem back in college and someone told me to clear my mind for a couple weeks by not letting myself get bored (1/?)
BlueStringsAttached
(2/?) It's easy to get bored when you don't have a routine or you let things like TV take up a lot of your time. So I stopped watching.
BlueStringsAttached
(3/?) I realized that I was good at writing and gave myself more time to do that. I'm a journalist now. I love it.
BlueStringsAttached
(4/?) It basically let my brain think for itself instead of wandering around for entertainment. Cleared my mind.
HandyCorpse
Someone asked me once a question that changed my life. He said instead of asking what do you want to do, instead ask... 1/2
jwarring85
Well, Platypusinterrobang, sometimes you do what you love and sometimes you do what pays you enough to do what you love.
MellyBaskelly
Yes! A hobby that doesn't get tied to money is awesome (speaking as someone who became but now isn't a music teacher).
fatmanscoop
Oh you hate your job? You know there's a support group for that. It's called the bar. We meet there everyday around 8. -George carlin
PixelBob
28 years old, I've been in the same job for 5 years(I started as a temp,) I was taking Analytics/Programming at college. Dropped out 1/2
PixelBob
Because I have no idea what I want to do with myself. It's not an easy thing figuring ones life out! 2/2
Flashys
So are you are programmer now?
OatmealBreakfast
Same boat, can't figure out if this is what I want for life or I'm just comfortable and scared.
hopethisusernameisstillavailable
I think it's too much comfort.
Slayertron
I'm 24 and I'm on the same boat. Got a BS in Comp info systems, no job. Trying for a Masters right now because doing nothing makes me wanna>
SaadB2
Same here 25 and applying for a master degree in graphic design.
Slayertron
SHOOT MY FUCKING BRAINS OUT.
ThatOneGuyWhoHadAnotherNameAtSomePoint
I'm 48. I'll let you know when I figure it out.
TipsyCareBear
I'm 28, working as hard as I can for my dream career, but in the end I might not make it. Adulting is hard @op , *hugs*
PlatypusInterrobang
Sure is. What're you shooting for?
TipsyCareBear
I'm a published author now, but i'm not a NYT fancy pants author,all the money I make get's basically cycled back into my career#thestruggle
PlatypusInterrobang
Hey, that's awesome. I love editing, if you ever need help.
TipsyCareBear
Thanks babe, my publishing house handles the edits though, all that stuff is pretty much out of my hands. I appreciate you though!
PlatypusInterrobang
:) had to offer. I do some editing for friends that self publish and for my wife's grad school papers.
SGuiGGZ
UX Designer and Tech-com writer. They play to your degrees and make Bank after 5 years experience.
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SGuiGGZ
I'm a front end dev. Big stuff.
WhiskeyBottle
I'm 27 and sometimes feel this way. Degree in Poli Sci, enlisted in the Army, am now using GI Bill for my masters. I hated the bullshit.
thoucrustybatchofnature
When i got my degree i didn't envision working in a call center. I always wanted to illustrate childrens books but my high school [1/2]
thoucrustybatchofnature
[2/2] art teacher told me there was no point as everything would become digital, turns out he was right but it still sucks. 27 here!
ParkRangerChris
I have been a 911 Dispatcher for 5 years now. Thought Id love it and honestly hate my life now. Dealing with 8-16 hours of other people's (1
ParkRangerChris
Stress then dealing with my own has cause me to be on multiple meds, can't sleep, can't eat and still day after day I keep doing it. (2
ParkRangerChris
You get comfortable then grow to scared to move around. Even if you feel like you're doing something worthwhile, don't settle. (3
ParkRangerChris
I know I do my job well but I have one life just like you. Make the most of it.
hateyouall
I'm the same, and almost 50...holy fuck, I'm that old...shit
CirB
My 39th is just behind the corner, and ditto. Still have most of the dreams of my younger self, but even less sense of direction than I had.
werkedover
Yeah really, I was gonna tell this twit to let me know how it is in 21 years.
InfraSound
This is why I love the LOTR, Bilbo was 50 when he started his adventure. although i am much younger there is always time for greatness.
NSander
but he also looked 60 when he was 111, so not as much in a hurry...
InfraSound
You're only as old as you... or is that the person you're feeling?
thisismyusernamepleaseloveme
Hi dad
hateyouall
I think " Grandpa " from now on
OldSaintDickolas
More like brother to me. Sup?
Rocktrash
You too? Oh thank god, I thought I was just a 46 year old slackass!
hateyouall
seems there's actually a lot of us
Rocktrash
Well, at least I'm in good company!
hateyouall
me not included I hope ;)
skygodess
46 and I'm right there with you. My oldest turned 25 this year, I don't feel THAT old!
inshadowz
Just turned 50, and I copy that loud and clear. Cheers, mates. And by mates I mean y'all!
GossMike
I'm 44 and I still have no idea.
kissmyash
Now im scared..
OldmanSerious
Me too. 50 in December. :/
LadyMidnightToker
Same... fixing to be 40 in a couple of weeks.. smh..
hateyouall
and time just speeds up and the years fly by
SaadB2
holy shit am 25 and i feel the same
EveryonesCousin
24 today and already thoroughly stuck in a career I hate :(
KainWhisper
So try again, @OP. Being a teacher is something we need. If you WANT to teach, do it. Quit trying because you failed once. That's saddening.
milhouseismypatronus
I don't know where the heck you live, I have a teaching degree but have been floating a crappy office job for 2 years due to no jobs.
allthingsbiglittle
Great advice
doyouevenrobot
You don't even need an education degree to be a teacher. In fact, most of the worst teachers I've ever seen went that route.
Idonthavealottosay
I wouldn't want a f teacher to teach my kids
PlatypusInterrobang
I'm not sure it's what I want to do. I came from a long line of teachers- (grandmother, mother, aunt, two of my cousins once removed.) 1/
PlatypusInterrobang
My little bro became a teacher. He loves it. But he also was able to find a job. 2/2
weliveinaspaceshipdear
Art is gonna be hard to find a job in. Oversaturation. IF YOU HAVE THE HEART FOR IT, sped is super fun, incredibly rewarding, high demand.
bizon1829
1. Teacher here. Persistence and borderline stubbornness is required. I went through 37 applications and 9 interviews before my first offer.
Chaosmonkeypoop
My brother's a teacher. Was laid off 3X. Got certified in special ed (where demand is). Lives in Las Vegas and makes almost 100k.
Chaosmonkeypoop
Forgot what my point was but it's in there.
bizon1829
2. It definitely sucks at first (both finding a job and salary at times). Subbing is actually a great way to really find what you like.
bizon1829
3. Keep at it, and don't give up on it. If you really want to know if its what you want, look at being an EA somewhere, usually non-licensed