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writes:I did my A Levels and went to University after school, thinking I really wanted to go into one industry. I did for a few years, but really didn't enjoy it, Uni did NOT prepare me for the real world.So I left, and felt totally lost for quite some months, not knowing what to do. I've taken a job at a bank simply because it came up and the pay was decent, but I know I don't want to do that forever, to be honest not even for the next 6 months. I don't know what to do, how do I figure out what I want to do? I feel like I've wasted so much time...I do enjoy working in finance but I don't like how restricted I am at work.Where do I go? Please help...
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reader, Dr Vendetta +, writes (13 December 2008):
 i'm gonna say it but uni is basicly an expensive day care.
sure everyone who comes out has book smarts , but most have little to no street smarts of life experiences.
its not a question of where. but what. and What do you want to do? what makes you happy. what do you enjoy doing.
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reader, Neeraj060  +, writes (13 December 2008):
 Come on buddy don't be so sad.Every body goes through that phase "A" level doesn't make you ready for the industry ..you can choose commerce or science that's it.You first got to know where your interest is.In case you like computer than go for some certifications-like microsfot,cisco,sun etc.In case you want to be in the catering/service delivery industry - go for some diplomas in hotel management etc.See I am telling this and may be you already know about it already but to really know what you like and where your interest is and whether you would be able to achieve in the long run is a very god question to ask .So do some research on all the possibel things you like.Download some books read them and see if they interest you.If not then you clearly know that you don't like office work.So then move out to carrier's whcih take you in the out of the office and takes you place's.Hope somethings interet's you soon.
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reader, saltwater +, writes (13 December 2008):
 22-25? You're still plenty young, and have so much time ahead of you.
No-one can tell you where to go or what you will enjoy doing -- that is up to you to decide -- but that doesn't mean you can't explore various activities.
Why not try looking at evening classes at College and see if there are any courses that you find interesting? But be open to different options. Try new things out. Plus you will meet new people and new friends...always a positive.
I had a similar experience (like many) at Uni; I went in doing something I thought I loved, only to discover I didn't really like it at all. But it's not the end of the world. I've discovered something else that I enjoy doing. But then in a few years I may get bored of it and move on.
That's life. Many people have different careers. But if you want to stay in finance, then do. James is right, finance doesn't have to mean just working in a bank. But if you don't, why not save up for a few months and go traveling the world to clear your head and come back refreshed?
Don't think of life as getting to a particular destination by a set route. Think of it as a continuous journey by many different routes. Go where you want to go; learn what you want to learn; explore what you want to explore and be open to anything and everything.
Stay hungry and stay foolish.
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reader, Chippymunk  +, writes (13 December 2008):
 Hey there! You aren't alone here. I went through almost 5 years of criminology before someone told me its alright to dump it and go for what you really love. So I switched to science and am liking it so far. People tell me I've wasted so much time but that doesn't bother me. Don't worry too much about "wasting time." If you have the money and time to go back to school to do what you really want, then do it. Age is just a number and if you have to go back to school to get into the field you want then so be it. If you really don't know what you want to do yet, then it's perfectly ok to take some time off to find out because it's better than spending the rest of your life in a career that you don't love. You only live once.Everybody keeps telling me to just take a career in Crim but even though I am good at it, I really really don't like it. So after I was told it was ok for me to drop my program, I just simply put the things I enjoy together: Medicine and animals. So the choice was clear -- Veterinary medicine! So don't worry too much, it took me 5 years and a complete stranger to steer me the right way! =)
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reader, james_2008 +, writes (13 December 2008):
I went to Uni knowing what course I wanted but that was it. By sheer fluke I ended up working for a government organization which gave me the chance to experience a wide range of job areas and a wide range of people.I've since left them for more money, but don't really know where I want my career to go - other than to be successful (whatever that looks like).There are a range of things you can do with a financial background that don't involve working in a bank; for example, many firms employ financial people as management accountants who get involved in ensuring that the technical and management types stay out of financial trouble!There are a wealth of opportunities around, just sit back and think :-)
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