CareerAdvice #Regrets #FamilyPressure
Hey there, amazing individuals! 🌟 So, I found this heartfelt post from a fellow 28-year-old soul who is feeling lost in their career journey due to family pressure. Let’s help her out and spark some discussions! Here are some things to consider:
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Reflect on Your Passions: Take some time to really think about what truly excites you and brings you joy. What are you passionate about? What work would make you happy every day?
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Seek Professional Advice: Consider talking to a career counselor or therapist who can help you navigate your feelings and explore different career paths that align with your interests.
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Research Alternative Paths: Look into alternative career options related to psychology, counseling, or other fields that may spark your interest. You might be surprised at the opportunities out there!
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Consider Additional Education or Training: If transitioning to therapy is what you truly want, don’t let fear hold you back. Look into programs, scholarships, or part-time opportunities that can help you make the switch.
- Network and Connect: Reach out to professionals in fields you’re interested in, attend events, and network to gain insights and advice on potential career moves. You never know what doors might open!
Remember, it’s never too late to change your path and pursue what truly sets your soul on fire. Your happiness and fulfillment should always come first. You’ve got this! 💪 Let’s support each other and share any advice or experiences you may have in finding the right career path. You never know who you could inspire or help along the way! 🌺
What do you think? Any thoughts or advice to share with our fellow struggler? Let’s keep the conversation going! 💬 #CareerJourney #SelfDiscovery #SupportCommunity
So I’m a computer scientist who went to medical school and who now works as a physician informaticist. I didn’t want to go into C.S.; I’m Asian and my parents really wanted me to do it. I didn’t want to go to medical school; I’m Asian and my parents **really** wanted me to do it. The point of all of this is that I have a deep sympathy for where you are.
During my childhood and adolescent years I poured my heart and soul into classical piano and flute. This was so much so that I wanted to go to conservatory. For the longest time, I had a large amount of regret and resentment around the fact that I was never allowed to go to conservatory.
But you know what, OP? I’ve come to a place of peace in my life where I’m working as a physician informaticist in day job, and I’m teaching the piano and pursuing my musical interests at night. As it turns out, all of our interests and passions will serve to strengthen us, not the other way around. Given that you want to be a therapist, you sound like a woman who is very interested in a compassionate, helping role — believe it or not, no matter where you go next you will be able to be in a compassionate, helping role, just within the context of another job. You may not wind up being a therapist right now, but there is a 100% chance that you will find yourself being able to nurture and help others in your workplace. You would be surprised by the amount of fulfillment that is possible when you take this path.
I close with this observation: you know, the advice that we’ve all been given about following our passions professionally is dead wrong. As a matter of fact, the moment your passion becomes directly equated to food on the table and a roof above your head, the passion will usually transform into hatred over time. There are tons of pianists who hate the piano now. There are tons of writers who hate writing now. There are tons of therapists who hate being a therapist now. And the list goes on and on. What I’m trying to tell you, OP, is that there is a perspective to be had when you flip the narrative. It could well be that you have a passion for being a therapist now precisely **because** it’s not your method of putting food on the table, and that you will be able to preserve your desire to help others precisely because of it. If you look at things that way … then the opportunities are limitless. I’m going to believe that to be the case for you.