What do you do for work?
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| Sat, 01-20-2007 - 7:07pm |
So this is kind of off topic but it relates to dating in that from looking at my current situation in my other thread, I think right now one reason I'm having trouble getting a desire to date or not being afraid of being in a relationship is because I don't really have my own life - work situation figured out.
So I guess I'm just curious what everyone does here for work? I've had such a hard time with this so far in my life (23), just figuring out what to do.
I have a degree in Physical Education however am not certified to teach. In the past I worked as a personal trainer and this last year as a freelance writer. The writing is slowing down though and I just find I need more social interaction, I can't work from home every single day anymore.
I don't really know what to do though. Part of me thought about getting my teaching certification but honestly I'm not sure I want to work with kids every day, all day. I would like a job though where I am not staring at a computer screen 8-10 hours a day and do get some social interaction. I thought about accounting as well but kind of ruled that out based on the previous statement. I'm just stuck for ideas.
I am not opposed to going back to school to pursue further education if it means getting a job I would enjoy but at this point I have no idea what it is I would enjoy. To me this is a big deal (not feeling like I have direction) and I think it's really affecting my confidence to date at the moment.
Any suggestions or just stories about what you do for work and how you choose that would be great.

Read what color is your parachute. It's a good start to explore what you want and are compatable with.
Based on my experience thought if you chose what you have an interest in and a natural talent for (usually those two go together) you'll pick the right career. At 23 your problem is not uncommon. I didn't really know what i wanted until I was 28 and almost 5 yrs into my first career. It took me a few years to explore some options.