HELP - What to do with my life. . . ?
As some of you may or may not know I quit my job at as Accountancy Trainee last month and I have no regrets about my decision but now I really don't know what to do after the past couple of days there have been a lot of people quizzing me about it.
I currently have a job until the end of December at M&S (my previous place of employment before I went into Accounting) but after that I don't know and would really appreciate some ideas from you guys.
I would be able to sail into university (had 5 unconditional offers this year) my subjects are directed towards business and sport; I was going to go this year but decided against it in June/July time. I'm not a 100% sure I want to go to university as I know a lot of people struggle to find jobs when they come out e.g 3 out of the 5 new starts from xmas at M&S all have degrees at university but can't find another job.
Any suggestions I will be thankful for but please try to be realistic.
Thank You :)
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I did that for 8 years. At 45 I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up...
As for what to do with your life - a bunch of strangers that know nothing about you can't really be too helpful. But one thing I do believe is to try and make a career out of something you love. That should help start you on the best path. There are always some kinds of variations available if you're not tied to a location. Good luck.
They do - but it's harder without a degree. Lot of jobs have that as a prerequisite.
If it were me, I go the uni route - pick a subject with a bit of flexibility in the job you can apply for afterwards (Business type perhaps). Gives you a bit more time to think whilst studying.
I went to uni couldn't get a job after my honours degree, did a post grad still couldn't get a decent job and now working for a low pay whilst i save up for a phd as i feel this is my last hope of making something of my life. Almost a case for me if I stop now i've wasted five years of my life
If I could turn back the clock I certainly would not have gone to university, i would say it depends on your character if you are worker and would prefer to find a job and work your way up in a company then do that some will offer to fund you for extra training at uni etc if you are keen.
Good luck in your future decisions and i hope it works out for you
Edited By: shedboy66 on Nov 14, 2010 08:18
Edited By: shedboy66 on Nov 14, 2010 08:17
I did that for 8 years. At 45 I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up...
obviously didn't go to the right places or on your own.
I always envied people who knew what they wanted to do from an early age, I never really did and bumbled along for about 12 yrs before finding a career that interested me, and that for me was the crux, I need work that I am interested in, fortunately it ticks the other two boxs in that it pays well and ultimately the work I do has a beneficial effect on people.
I suppose the bug question is:
What motivates/interests/drives you?
A chum of mine has a lad who has done an environmental degree and is topping that off with a masters in Law, all of which has been highly praised by a few 'in the know'
The graduate with a science degree asks, "Why does it work?"
The graduate with an engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"
The graduate with an accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"
The graduate with an arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"