About to turn 21, no idea what to do with my professional life, how can i find the job I'm looking for?

[deleted] · 2019-01-21T17:23:50+00:00

Quick reality check, "smart" introvert gamers are a dime a dozen. The amount of times I've heard dudes self proclaim as that is cringey. Something about games make boys think they are intelligent, not the case.

Better off admitting that you are stupid and lazy, I'd recommend not wasting a minute of your day and always be doing things. You will quickly start deprioritising things you don't have a natural inclination to do and promoting things you like.

Rosace_89 · 2019-01-21T14:59:22+00:00

few people do the "job of my dream", that's why it's called "work" ;)

i suggest you find the list of all the jobs that are in demand in your country and select the one who is the least appaling to you

this way, not need to be extremely motivated and less competition with more socially apte people

atticusfinch1973 · 2019-01-21T14:58:47+00:00

What do you do for fun/would do for free that people might pay you for? That's how I found my profession. It's changed slightly over the years but remained in the same field.

You're also only 21. Try out a few things that interest you and see what you don't like - that will help steer you in the direction of what you do like.

Since you're an introvert I might suggest things that take you out of your comfort zone and improve your social skills like working in a restaurant or another public job where you have to interact with people. Those skills are super valuable for later in life.

nahlolol · 2019-01-21T16:53:10+00:00

For me it was never about my dream job. It is about retiring early and living the life I want to in retirement.

Figure out where you want to be in life at 30,40,50,60, in retirement and then do what ever it is you need to do to live that life.

DalanSAO · 2019-01-21T23:31:26+00:00

had the same problem so i went with IT, because I used to game alot and I'm good with PCs and interested in them. worked like a charm so far. just pick what you are good with and go from there, it's better than doing nothing

Title	About to turn 21, no idea what to do with my professional life, how can i find the job I'm looking for?
Author	Blue_Bill_69
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Date	January 21, 2019 2:51 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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