Originally posted by LivingAlmostLarge
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We have a kiddo/ young adult in our family who is at a major crossroads. I've tried to explain the parallel universe to "love what you do", which is "be excellent" at what you do. And instead of focusing on a specific passion, focus on what kinds of work make the best use of one's talents. The simplest examples are things like if you're really outgoing and love to be around people and love talking, maybe selling a product, or leading projects, being a foreman, could be a compatible career. Or, if a person is really introvert and doesn't like to constantly interact with people, maybe a career in computer systems or manufacturing, designing process, or robotics, could be a good fit. It's all with the goal of being able to get out of bed, work at a job and feel like you're contributing your best self, and being proud of the talents you sell -- whether you work for yourself / own a business, work for a company / someone else, or freelance, contract.
This also fits with what was said above about completing a degree. If one has the time/opportunity to get a degree early, do it. It really doesn't matter what degree, and it need not be expensive. There's a false choice that people will tell you about (If you don't know what to study, go into a trade, or go into a trade because they believe getting a degree is worthless). It's not. The choice need not be a black-or-white decision, or a life sentence, any path that is chosen. The advice is to not limit opportunity, and don't become a slave to a job where you can't find excellence in your work (even if the job isn't your life passion) because of debt. I sure as heck hope the kiddo I'm thinking of finds her way out of the indecision and hopelessness she is in.
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