I feel like I've let my life slip me by! I am close to 30 and have a full time administration role. While I appreciate having a job I wish I was doing something other than administration. I know I'm smart and know my brain has the capacity to do much more I just wished I didn't waste my early 20s by going out and drinking. I am a mum now and rely on the income my
Role brings in. I feel so disappointed in myself. Is there a "careers councilor" or similar adults can see?
Getting a career
Getting a career
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Just want to say don't be so hard on yourself. You had fun in your 20s and there is no use by date to getting a career. And even if you'd chosen a career the chances are you would be thinking about a change right now anyway.
Nearly 30 is not even remotely close to be being old. The amount of people that I know that changed careers between 30 and 40 is mind boggling. Which means, they started uni or other training at that age. If you want a new path, just create one. BUT, your job/career does not define you. I used to think it did. But now, in all honesty, I try to spend as much time with my family as possible. I could not care less what my job is. I used to care. But that was very stressful for me with three kids, a house to run and a hubby. You likely feel this pressure from external factors. Even social media. Seeing other people 'succeed' in their careers. Especially if they're Mums. Probably makes you feel like you haven't. There's a lot of social pressure on women to be career women while being Mums these days....
Yes, career counsellors for adults do exist. I saw one in my mid 20s (10 years ago) in Brisbane. I needed some direction and some ideas on what I wanted to do with my life. He was a psychologist, he did personality testing, aptitude testing, all sorts of stuff - it helped determine what I was interested in, what I was good at, basically what would suit me. It took many hours to do the tests, and another visit or two to discuss the results and what it all meant. It was fascinating to see the results on paper. He came up with some suggestions that helped lead me into a career I enjoy and am passionate about. I highly recommend doing it.