What do I want to do with my career life??????
Asked by amandapjohn
I'm 26 years old, happily married, & still don't know what I want to do.... I'm constantly thinking about it, I'm it's making me depressed, I working now but, it's not a career & it don't have benefits, or retirement.... I have a cosmetology license but, I don't want to do it, I been a dental assistant, don't want to do it, administrative asst. don't wanna do it..... also, I don't want to sit all day in the office, I have to be busy to keep my interest in my job. I'm just confused....... any advice???

Best Answer:
Why don't you see a councellor that specialize in finding jobs??? What do you like to do? You can use what you like to do and find out if there are any jobs that are related to what you like to do. Hopes that help.

You sound like my husband. He's got an associate of arts degree, which is basically worthless. As for his college majors: journalism and radiography. Wants to study: computers, accounting, business, journalism. My advice to you is the same as my advice to him: go to a career counselor and do a career assessment test. These tests can help you focus on areas where you have strengths and, when combined with your personality, can help you narrow down career choices that would be good for you.
Answered by rockjock_2000

first do something low-pay like a bagger and then look inside yourself what actives do you like to do and good at!!!
Answered by Kit B

Biogrand is right, talk to a professional and go to a job counselor. Before going, you might want to try thinking about your interests, is going back to school an option? What about looking through the careers section or self help book section in the bookstore? Find inspiration in what you like to do most, or what you are best at.
Answered by ten60Nine

All of those previous jobs were inside. Perhaps you'll want to explore something on the outside, i.e. Parks and Recreation, transportation, or your own business. Or the beach, working on a highway, zoo?
Answered by Miss V

I'm going through something similar myself. It's difficult to keep yourself from getting depressed. Try drawing up a list of occupations you would consider... keeping yourself busy by checking out different web sites (craigslist, snagajob), these may just give you ideas and not necessarily occupations you may want. Good Luck!
Answered by Sam

There is a great book called "What color is my parachute" It is a book dedicated to helping people help themselves with career choices and plans. It is not easy. There are "homework" and exercises that you have to really think about. However, figuring out what you are going to do isn't going to just come to you out of the blue. You are smart to try things and see how they go. But now dig down and think about WHY you didn't like those jobs. Are the reasons similar? You don't have to have everything figured out at 26, but you should see trends of things you are good at. I will also offer you one other thought. I have worked very hard to get what I want and make fantastic money , but you know what? I don't love my job. I love the results my job provides (money, home, vacation, 401k, etc) I do not view my job as this method to fulfill my inner soul. That is what charity work, friends, relationships and a lifetime of travel will do for me. Just something to think about. Work to have a life you desire outside the "office". Good luck!
Answered by Cynthia G

I'd go take the career test
Answered by free2heartu