Been going to school getting my generals done but last I questioned wtf I was doing. What I’m going to do in my future.. now I just feel like I’m wasting time but I don’t know another alternative. I’m afraid to be stuck doing something I hate. How can I find my passion or stay motivated with school

Don_Draper27 · 2019-10-29T16:44:09+00:00

For a quick fix I recommend looking up Gary Vaynerchuk on YouTube. He preaches that everybody in their 20's should be out trying shit and making mistakes. No one in their 20's needs to have their shit together or know what they're going to do for the rest of their lives.

I went to school and graduated with a degree. I now have 7 years of experience but I've been thinking about switching careers to something else and I'm okay with that.

For long term and actual help I recommend speaking to a mentor. Either a family member or someone at your school who can better advice you on how to keep moving forward towards something.

Whatever you do, do not feel bad for not knowing what you want to do. Just keep taking action towards something.

Distractingyou · 2019-10-29T14:18:44+00:00

It depends how long you are on your career just get the degree its just a title when you go ask for word say how that title was related to the job you want.

Haytch1234 · 2019-10-29T20:18:05+00:00

When I was at uni I didnt think of a career long term. I never thought I would be alive after 30.

After leaving university and going into the real world, after a few years of working I have an idea of what I want to do.

College is nothing the grand scheme of things. You need to work backwards. Find something you like that can pay well. If its in demand even better. And work backwards. Consider if you do or dont need university for it.

W_O_M_B_A_T · 2019-10-30T02:14:14+00:00

Is school worth it?

If you're interested in applied science, engineering, technician, finance or medical type jobs, then yes it's worth it and generally only the lowest and most rotating door end of the wage spectrum in those fields, won't expect a degree.

If you live in a country with free or low cost public university, then most companies will expect some kind of degree. This to prove you're not some kind of weak quitter who can't learn for yourself and fulfill halfway difficult performance goals.

Are you a quitter?

On the other hand if you're taking out college loans, you'd better be sure that the jobs on the other end of that degree will allow you to quickly pay those down. If not, then stop.

If you're interested in highly skilled trades or skilled construction type jobs, those don't tend to require a traditional degree.

Some type of apprenticeship. A one year set of courses is offered by a lot of trade schools or technical schools. Plumbers, for example, make serious money, because people will pay a lot to keep their house from flooding. But it can a strenuous job and I've seen plumbers with back or knee problems.