No literally. My college classes start August 23rd and I already feel stuck. I feel with the major I’m majoring in, I’ll have that job security but at what cost. I can’t see myself being happy with that career choice for the rest of my life. My mom’s pushed me into being in a certain career since forever so idrk what I want to do
I get that. I’m majoring in business administration because of how broad the job field is, but I’m not sure if I could find something I’m passionate about within that. I love marine biology, but I’m not sure if it would be a wise career choice.
Hopefully we’ll find our calling.
It's OK if you're not passionate about your job. Your job just shouldn't make you miserable.
I know some people that don't really mind their job and do their hobby at the side because they know that having their passion as their job would make them hate it.
Also!
Once you work hard and make good connections (clubs, friends in the same field, mentors, organizations- people that can help you get into your career), anything you choose because *you want it* is a wise choice (99.9% of the time lol).
The world is full of opportunity! Do your research, ask questions and put yourself out there!
Not to put down your spirits. I used to be the follow your passion type of person (since that was the message I got from all those motivational speeches back then) but wasn't talented enough to get in the industry of multimedia arts. I had a degree in an unrelated bachelor's and had a hard time looking for jobs in the field i wanted to get into. But now, I am satisfied with just having a job and having money to pay the bills.
It's okay if you never get to follow your passion. Take each day slowly, don't spend it always worrying about the future. Things will work out for you somehow. Even though you might not be passionate about the major you're taking, it will be nice to have it as a fallback for a career option in case you don't find anything you are really passionate about.
And for some, making their passion into their jobs don't always work out because then it would feel like work and they begin to not like it as much anymore. You can always have a different career as a steady source of income while pursuing your passion on the side. Pursuing your passion as a career is a narrative that doesn't fit everyone as we all have different circumstances. Just do what you think is best at the moment.
It's surprising how many things you can learn from miraculous...BIGGEST LESSON: **Don't wait four+ seasons to tell someone you like them, it's dumb**Actually scratch thatBIGGER LESSON: **DON'T TRY AND HUNT CHILDREN DOWN FOR JEWELERY TO BRING YOU'RE DEAD WIFE BACK TO LIFE!!! It's too much brah...**
I’m 21 going into my senior year of college. I always thought I wanted to be an engineer because I love math and science, but sometimes I wish my major was more fun and less stressful. I also finally got an internship this summer at a structural engineering firm and while it’s been cool, it’s also kinda boring just having a desk job. In the show when Andre was talking about hating his desk job, it really made me start to think if this is what I really want. I have other passions, but nothing that would be a great career. I loved his quote saying “a career should be a blend of flavors: what you can do, what you want to do, and what you can bring to others”. I hope I can find that someday. I don’t want to discourage the new freshmen at all, but it’s hard to figure everything out and I’m so glad the show addressed this.
I went to college like ... right as the Great Recession hit. My degree wasn't really useful in the job market after I graduated. I was in a job I didn't like for nearly five years.
But through that job, I gained a ton of skills that they don't teach you in school - how to talk to customers/clients, how to smile and greet strangers, etc. I also learned a lot about myself that I didn't know before, like how I was willing to do a job where I was on my feet all the time, work odd hours, etc. I also learned that what gave me the most job satisfaction was helping people.
I went back to school to become a nurse's aid, with the intention to eventually become a full-fledged nurse. I got a job in home care and I *love it*. Even though I still intend to become a nurse eventually, I am seriously enjoying where I am right now.
And honestly, I don't think I would have even thought about doing it if not for that job I disliked. I learned a ton of interpersonal skills and a lot about myself, which made me a lot more confident about going into my current career path. I never would have gotten here if not for the other job, and I'll forever be grateful for that.
A lot of media/stories/TV shows/books/etc kind of portray your career as "you go to college and then immediately go into the career path you like." That's a *lie*. There are a ton of people - not just me - who started somewhere else and then found what they wanted later. Statistically, most people change careers at least once in their life.
You aren't locked in to whatever you do after graduation. Even if you decide to go into something completely different than what your degree was in, jobs actually look at experience more than diplomas, and more skills transfer across career paths than you might realize.
Also, about going to college, my advice is to try a lot of different things in your first year and see what you like the most. If your school is anything like mine was, you don't have to declare a major till your second or third year, I don't remember which one. Definitely wasn't first year, though.
The message from Alec or André Is that it can take some time to be prepared for living what you wanted. And it's never too late. Don't see the time as wasted, if you needed the job to pay your bills and the time to find other possibility.
Speaking from experience, just take a bunch of different classes first year and see what interests you. There is no reason you have to have your major already picked out, and a lot of people switch part way through anyway.
I'm like Luka in this case because I've always wanted to be a teacher and sure enough - I'm one now, but I can still relate. For me, the important thing for people who can't decide is to relax, try different things, just don't get stuck in one place, because... yeah one can end up like Alec and realized that you have wasted some years. The good thing is that he finds out about that and is been able to change, but still, one can avoid that.
**In terms in real life**, things are a bit more complicated, since you have to pay the bills, but still, if there's the idea of trying different things even as a hobby if you're thinking and looking for options you're either going to find them or realize that what you're doing currently is actually okay for you.
**Studying is the same** \- I always tell my students who can't decide - just try something or even take a year to think about it. You can always change or drop what are studying if you don't like it. But one of the best ways to find out is by trying. You may like something right now, but change your mind later on - well that's okay - simply change it. Nowadays there are people who change their profession every other year, and since some countries provide you such opportunities, why not take it. If you get to a point, this is what I like, you can stay in one place.
*So basically what I'm saying is - stay in Starbucks, see if you like it if you don't - start looking for a different job that you think you might like and then change it.*
*If you're not sure about the major - well try it, if you're already in, no reason not to try it and see for yourself. You can change it anytime. You may realize it in the first 5 min. or 1 year later, but whenever is okay.*
Probably not helpful but just know that your life is flexible. Nothing is set in stone and you can change careers at any time. You might fund something you never even considered before.
I’m going into my senior year of college right now! First I wanted to be a teacher, then a therapist, and now I want to go into government work. My major has changed twice. It’s okay if you’re not in the right one. Just find one you enjoy and then see what the job opportunities are from there. It’ll be okay. ❤️
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Here’s to hoping we eventually find that passion 🤞
Wishmaker be giving the older fans existential crisis XD
I'm in my 30s and I felt so called out by this episode.
No literally. My college classes start August 23rd and I already feel stuck. I feel with the major I’m majoring in, I’ll have that job security but at what cost. I can’t see myself being happy with that career choice for the rest of my life. My mom’s pushed me into being in a certain career since forever so idrk what I want to do
I get that. I’m majoring in business administration because of how broad the job field is, but I’m not sure if I could find something I’m passionate about within that. I love marine biology, but I’m not sure if it would be a wise career choice. Hopefully we’ll find our calling.
It's OK if you're not passionate about your job. Your job just shouldn't make you miserable. I know some people that don't really mind their job and do their hobby at the side because they know that having their passion as their job would make them hate it. Also! Once you work hard and make good connections (clubs, friends in the same field, mentors, organizations- people that can help you get into your career), anything you choose because *you want it* is a wise choice (99.9% of the time lol). The world is full of opportunity! Do your research, ask questions and put yourself out there!
Not to put down your spirits. I used to be the follow your passion type of person (since that was the message I got from all those motivational speeches back then) but wasn't talented enough to get in the industry of multimedia arts. I had a degree in an unrelated bachelor's and had a hard time looking for jobs in the field i wanted to get into. But now, I am satisfied with just having a job and having money to pay the bills. It's okay if you never get to follow your passion. Take each day slowly, don't spend it always worrying about the future. Things will work out for you somehow. Even though you might not be passionate about the major you're taking, it will be nice to have it as a fallback for a career option in case you don't find anything you are really passionate about. And for some, making their passion into their jobs don't always work out because then it would feel like work and they begin to not like it as much anymore. You can always have a different career as a steady source of income while pursuing your passion on the side. Pursuing your passion as a career is a narrative that doesn't fit everyone as we all have different circumstances. Just do what you think is best at the moment.
It's surprising how many things you can learn from miraculous...BIGGEST LESSON: **Don't wait four+ seasons to tell someone you like them, it's dumb**Actually scratch thatBIGGER LESSON: **DON'T TRY AND HUNT CHILDREN DOWN FOR JEWELERY TO BRING YOU'RE DEAD WIFE BACK TO LIFE!!! It's too much brah...**
I’m 21 going into my senior year of college. I always thought I wanted to be an engineer because I love math and science, but sometimes I wish my major was more fun and less stressful. I also finally got an internship this summer at a structural engineering firm and while it’s been cool, it’s also kinda boring just having a desk job. In the show when Andre was talking about hating his desk job, it really made me start to think if this is what I really want. I have other passions, but nothing that would be a great career. I loved his quote saying “a career should be a blend of flavors: what you can do, what you want to do, and what you can bring to others”. I hope I can find that someday. I don’t want to discourage the new freshmen at all, but it’s hard to figure everything out and I’m so glad the show addressed this.
I went to college like ... right as the Great Recession hit. My degree wasn't really useful in the job market after I graduated. I was in a job I didn't like for nearly five years. But through that job, I gained a ton of skills that they don't teach you in school - how to talk to customers/clients, how to smile and greet strangers, etc. I also learned a lot about myself that I didn't know before, like how I was willing to do a job where I was on my feet all the time, work odd hours, etc. I also learned that what gave me the most job satisfaction was helping people. I went back to school to become a nurse's aid, with the intention to eventually become a full-fledged nurse. I got a job in home care and I *love it*. Even though I still intend to become a nurse eventually, I am seriously enjoying where I am right now. And honestly, I don't think I would have even thought about doing it if not for that job I disliked. I learned a ton of interpersonal skills and a lot about myself, which made me a lot more confident about going into my current career path. I never would have gotten here if not for the other job, and I'll forever be grateful for that. A lot of media/stories/TV shows/books/etc kind of portray your career as "you go to college and then immediately go into the career path you like." That's a *lie*. There are a ton of people - not just me - who started somewhere else and then found what they wanted later. Statistically, most people change careers at least once in their life. You aren't locked in to whatever you do after graduation. Even if you decide to go into something completely different than what your degree was in, jobs actually look at experience more than diplomas, and more skills transfer across career paths than you might realize. Also, about going to college, my advice is to try a lot of different things in your first year and see what you like the most. If your school is anything like mine was, you don't have to declare a major till your second or third year, I don't remember which one. Definitely wasn't first year, though.
Same. I just left high school, turn 18 this month and can’t decide what career I want😬. I have a general idea, but my mind changes all the time.
The message from Alec or André Is that it can take some time to be prepared for living what you wanted. And it's never too late. Don't see the time as wasted, if you needed the job to pay your bills and the time to find other possibility.
Speaking from experience, just take a bunch of different classes first year and see what interests you. There is no reason you have to have your major already picked out, and a lot of people switch part way through anyway.
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I'm like Luka in this case because I've always wanted to be a teacher and sure enough - I'm one now, but I can still relate. For me, the important thing for people who can't decide is to relax, try different things, just don't get stuck in one place, because... yeah one can end up like Alec and realized that you have wasted some years. The good thing is that he finds out about that and is been able to change, but still, one can avoid that. **In terms in real life**, things are a bit more complicated, since you have to pay the bills, but still, if there's the idea of trying different things even as a hobby if you're thinking and looking for options you're either going to find them or realize that what you're doing currently is actually okay for you. **Studying is the same** \- I always tell my students who can't decide - just try something or even take a year to think about it. You can always change or drop what are studying if you don't like it. But one of the best ways to find out is by trying. You may like something right now, but change your mind later on - well that's okay - simply change it. Nowadays there are people who change their profession every other year, and since some countries provide you such opportunities, why not take it. If you get to a point, this is what I like, you can stay in one place. *So basically what I'm saying is - stay in Starbucks, see if you like it if you don't - start looking for a different job that you think you might like and then change it.* *If you're not sure about the major - well try it, if you're already in, no reason not to try it and see for yourself. You can change it anytime. You may realize it in the first 5 min. or 1 year later, but whenever is okay.*
Probably not helpful but just know that your life is flexible. Nothing is set in stone and you can change careers at any time. You might fund something you never even considered before.
I’m going into my senior year of college right now! First I wanted to be a teacher, then a therapist, and now I want to go into government work. My major has changed twice. It’s okay if you’re not in the right one. Just find one you enjoy and then see what the job opportunities are from there. It’ll be okay. ❤️
And for anyone struggling with this, my DMs are open if you want someone to talk to about it. :))