[–] BflySamurai ago (edited ago)
People will tell you to follow what makes you happy, but remember that there is a difference between passion/fulfillment and chasing temporary desires. I eventually stumbled into my passion by following all of my interests to the point where they meet (but it was a long process). I would say to find anything that remotely interests you, and then just keep looking for other related or unrelated things that interest you. Hop around researching into different stuff until you find something really compelling.
[–] Diavolo1988 ago
Become an engineer. It will give you the tools to do anything! (make money, save the world, have a fun job, hobbies and other cool projects.)
[–] acheron2012 ago
[SERIOUS] Pick something you enjoy. Because you're going to be doing A LOT of it. For Decades.
DO NOT pick a career you think will make you lots of money. It may not, especially if you suck at it because you hate it. But regardless money is not worth your happiness.
BUT DO pick a career that will put a roof over your head. It is NOT society's job to feed and house you for the next half a century because nothing interests you. If you pick something you truly enjoy doing, you'll find in all the big world you're not the only one passionate about it. And people will pay for your services if you're remotely good at it and it has any moral value.
Example: if you're a 5'1" girl and dream of playing in the NBA that's just delusional. If all that really interests you is taking nude pictures of children - well there may be money in that, but I don't see it going anywhere as a career. On the other hand people will pay big money for someone to cut down trees -- you work in the fresh air, there's always something new and you don't take your job stress home. Alternately people will pay big money for someone to do their taxes -- you work in air conditioning, there's a comfortable routine and you can stay engaged studying new regulations at night.
Even today people pay for paintings, and sculptures. Whatever interests you, will interest someone else willing to give you money for it.
The main thing you DO NOT want to to (other than kiddie porn) is waste $50,000 in college! Everyone today has been convinced they have to have a BS/BA or they'll instantly be homeless on the street. This is an abominable lie! If you want a career that needs this training go and get it, then get the fuck out before you're in debt for life. Keep an eye on those loans or they will ruin your life. But NEVER go to college to find yourself. Collage doesn't know any better than a gypsy fortune teller. And she'll charge about $49,900 less for blowing the same amount of sunshine up your ass.
[–] TheRedditExodus ago
Don't be afraid to fail. Try new things, and remember that a jobs a job, not who you are. If you need to do a job you hate to facilitate doing what you love then go for it. Maybe you'll find a job you like down the line. Balance is key.
[–] LostInThisWorld ago
First: Do something that will make you money, you don't have to enjoy it at all what so ever.
Second: Use said vocation to pay for what you like or to find out what you like doing. Fund yourself.
Ask yourself, when you're old, and about to die, what will you be glad to have done? Then try to do that.
[–] Zekethephoenix ago (edited ago)
Take acid once and see if you're the epiphany type like I am. LSD cured my severe depression. Made me really appreciate life and really helped me discover what I want out of life.