Vulpesrex
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A lot of people talk about "finding your purpose" but despite reading the self-help articles and making lists of stuff I enjoy, I have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life.
I'm 26; worked odd jobs from waitress to office work. Currently in a 1-year trade school program for electrical since it seemed smart to have a trade under my belt, but it's not something I'm super interested in, career-wise. I signed up more because my mother threatened to kick me out if I didn't sign up for a college program despite being employed full time at a small office. She's disappointed that I haven't married and became a mother yet...I don't think I want children and I'm terrified of parenthood.
Been feeling kinda depressed and "stuck" lately. The best way I can describe it is drowning and suffocating at the same time. (I went back on antidepressants about a month ago and feel a little better but still not great.) I was approached by a Navy recruiter yesterday and almost want to say "eff it" and sign up. I almost did after high school and when they found out I scored a 93 on the ASVAB they were practically drooling. They asked me what I where I saw myself in 5 years and honestly....probably still in my lame hometown, working some dumb job for barely above minimum wage, and hopefully not married to some loser I know from high school. LMAO.
It's time for a change; something better. Something different and I don't know what.
So....how did you decide what you wanted to do with your life and why? How do you find your purpose or passion or whatever? I pray about it sometimes but so far the divine has been silent with any revelations for me.
I'm 26; worked odd jobs from waitress to office work. Currently in a 1-year trade school program for electrical since it seemed smart to have a trade under my belt, but it's not something I'm super interested in, career-wise. I signed up more because my mother threatened to kick me out if I didn't sign up for a college program despite being employed full time at a small office. She's disappointed that I haven't married and became a mother yet...I don't think I want children and I'm terrified of parenthood.
Been feeling kinda depressed and "stuck" lately. The best way I can describe it is drowning and suffocating at the same time. (I went back on antidepressants about a month ago and feel a little better but still not great.) I was approached by a Navy recruiter yesterday and almost want to say "eff it" and sign up. I almost did after high school and when they found out I scored a 93 on the ASVAB they were practically drooling. They asked me what I where I saw myself in 5 years and honestly....probably still in my lame hometown, working some dumb job for barely above minimum wage, and hopefully not married to some loser I know from high school. LMAO.
It's time for a change; something better. Something different and I don't know what.
So....how did you decide what you wanted to do with your life and why? How do you find your purpose or passion or whatever? I pray about it sometimes but so far the divine has been silent with any revelations for me.