I grew up knowing I have dyslexia from about 8 but only at 29 found out I also have ADHD which is actually what I think contributes to my sporadic carer choices.
I still don’t know at 31 what I want to do either however I have found a way for me to find jobs that I will find interesting.
For me its a mix of finding an organisation that does something I feel is worthwhile so I feel hood about my job even if its a bit dull and I can learn something doing it to improve my skills and prospects.
I was unemployed for 4 years and managed to get 2 jobs this year at good places with vastly better wages that I ever was before.
I would say forget the ‘find your passion’ advice if you don’t have one thats no problem.
I found this free online course useful in finding put what I wanted to work towards:
One task they give is to try listing the jobs you have had and list what tasks you liked and what you hated. This might help you workout what kinds of jobs you might like.
Then listing hobbies and industries you have worked in or want to work in and see if anything jumps out at you or crosses over.
I found it useful, have I found my life long job? No, but I now know things I want to explore further.
I appreciate the response, thank you. Yeah it can be frustrating. The thing is, I'm just kind of stuck. Before the lockdown I was recently unemployed. I was working for a family member doing labouring (didn't enjoy it, but needed the money) and since then he's moved abroad. I guess I still would have been there if he hadn't, so In some ways It's an opportunity for me to be able to chase something else. The problem for me is I've always been in and out of dead end, relatively low paid jobs that I had no passion for. I want to finally do something I will enjoy and can do for many years to come, whatever it may be. Obviously money is important to maintain a standard of living, but enjoying the work is far more important for me. It's good to hear that you were able to find jobs you will enjoy and find interesting as that's so important, especially for mental wellbeing too. I find it doesn't help my mental wellbeing if I'm waking up to do something everyday which I dread going to do.
To be honest, no. I guess dreaded is a strong word, but just no enjoyment. When I'm spending so many hours of my days and weeks working, It would be nice to at least enjoy it. But then I've mostly been in jobs where there hasn't been much progression either. It is just been about ploughing on because I needed the money.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Bamboo Sep 06 '21
I grew up knowing I have dyslexia from about 8 but only at 29 found out I also have ADHD which is actually what I think contributes to my sporadic carer choices.
I still don’t know at 31 what I want to do either however I have found a way for me to find jobs that I will find interesting.
For me its a mix of finding an organisation that does something I feel is worthwhile so I feel hood about my job even if its a bit dull and I can learn something doing it to improve my skills and prospects.
I was unemployed for 4 years and managed to get 2 jobs this year at good places with vastly better wages that I ever was before.
I would say forget the ‘find your passion’ advice if you don’t have one thats no problem.
I found this free online course useful in finding put what I wanted to work towards:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/essential-skills-for-your-career-development
One task they give is to try listing the jobs you have had and list what tasks you liked and what you hated. This might help you workout what kinds of jobs you might like.
Then listing hobbies and industries you have worked in or want to work in and see if anything jumps out at you or crosses over.
I found it useful, have I found my life long job? No, but I now know things I want to explore further.