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Am I a Failure, or Have I Just Not Found My Passion Yet?
About work status and possibilities
This is me
I went to the university for eight years and got a master’s in technology and a bachelor’s in nutrition. I’m still paying off my student loan debt, have a small permanent position in the municipality, and sometimes work as a teacher. My income is low and variable. I have two children, a house, and insurance. I need to make money, but I have a growing dissatisfaction with how I spend my days.
Time to share my introspection and poor excuses
My lack of courage has led me to where I am today. I don’t seek risk. I’m afraid of failure and standing up for what I believe in. I fear running out of energy and not being able to regain strength. I choose the path of least resistance. I’m an introverted procrastinator.
I can’t change everything, but I think some improvement should be possible. I must take some chances and speak up. Besides, I know I have some good qualities as well. I’m curious, eager to learn, persistent, and a geek. And I love to teach my newly acquired knowledge.
“Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do…
