Is it normal that i have no idea what to do with my life?

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I am 23 and out of college, and I still have no idea what my calling is. Do most people have an idea of what they wanted to be at the age of 18? I didn't. I think I "secretly" wanted to be a doctor, but I didn't have the gumption to admit it to anyone (even myself) because I was told by my Mom that it was extremely competitive. Now I realize I wouldn't have made it even if I had tried, but I feel like I wasted so much of my parents' money because I can't get a job. Even graduates from the class of 2011 are getting hired before I am. :(

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  • TyLee
    12 years ago

    Being a middle school teacher sounds like a very rewarding job. You should go for it.

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  • Anonymous Post Author
    12 years ago

    Don't most people enter college with a calling? I know what you mean by people just taking jobs for the money though.

    Maybe I should just try to be a middle school teacher. I think those kids are on my thinking level.

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  • bendan
    12 years ago

    Having a "calling" is really an exception. Think of all the people working--do you think that mail clerks, waiters, apple pickers, receptions--they're working at those jobs because it's their calling?

    It's OKAY to have a job that is just a job. Not everyone can be an astronaut, doctor, or NBA pro.

    But you should try to find something that gives you some kind of satisfaction (emotional, monetary, or whatever). No sense working at something you absolutely hate.

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  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    If you're passionate about something and it be a positive passion everything else will follow. I understand your fear.

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  • sandinmyambergerbuns
    12 years ago

    i would try going to grad school because atleast you will have more education so you have a better chance at getting a good job

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      The thing is, a grad degree might make it harder to get a job because employers would have to pay me more money to hire me. Given the down economy, they might prefer to "settle" for a college graduate.

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      • sandinmyambergerbuns
        12 years ago

        hmm i never thought of that. well i have no more suggestions sorry i cant help you

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        • lady1nr3dbo0ts
          12 years ago

          Thank you though. I will just keep applying for jobs and study for actuarial exam p.

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  • lady1nr3dbo0ts
    12 years ago

    Do you think performance in college predicts real-life success?

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  • FocoUS
    12 years ago

    I had a friend who skipped around majors till he found his dream job at 26. Illustrator. You afraid of being a doctor? Try telling your parents you want to be an artist. So you're not abnormal but I recommend getting a hold of your life.

    We need more doctors. If you have a passion for it you can do it. If you're gonna get scared off by your mother you can't do it. Your mum is probably just terrified of the med school bills.

    My suggestion is it's time to make a goal, and see what you need to do to reach it. If you have to work a smaller job first go for it.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      do you think i could do actuarial science even if my gpa wasn't so hot?

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