I’m trying to work all that out myself to be honest

In the same boat right now

What kind of things do you like to do now in your spare time. Are you willing to study?

I’m over 50, kids all grown up, and I still don’t know what career I would be happiest in. When I was in high school, I wanted to be a social/welfare worker. I look at me now, and I’m just too gullible, I would be sucked into all the bs sob stories

Sometimes you just take an opportunity/job that comes along and see how it pans out. If you don’t like it you can always move on.

It’s been a while since this question was posted. What did you end up doing?

I still don’t know and I’m 27 with my second on it’s way. I feel like ill never know. I Bounce back and forwards from many things.

That is such a hard question! Maybe try asking yourself do you want to work with people? If you answer yes, would you prefer the elderly, young children or just adults? Do you want to work 9-5 or don’t you mind shift work? Do you want minimal study for your career? Etc

Well, I always take comfort in something my Uncle (who is now retired) said – he still doesn’t know what he wants to do. I think as an adult there is an expectation that we should know certain things but in reality a career and jobs are secondary to family life. I only know a handful of people who are happy in their chosen careers – and they are teachers. You could always do an online personality test to see where your interests predominately lie and go from there. Start a course, start some volunteer work and go from there.

Sometimes a career’s advisor can help with working through possible career options and ideas. Might be an idea?

maybe try a careers adviser, my dad took me to one when I was younger to help me. they consider not only your knowledge but also your interests and give you a list of possible careers that would suit you. I have always found it hard as to me my most important and loved role is as a mum, but that showed up in my testing as well and I went into nursing soon after I did it.

Make a list of the things your like and what you think you are good at. Google career help for ideas where you can take some survey’s and try to get some ideas. Talk to friends and even talk to someone who you don’t know that well so they will give you a straight opinion on things.

im in the same boat, its harder than it seems, good luck

OK, what are you good at? What are your hobbies / interests? Would you prefer to work as part of a team, or by yourself? The answers to these questions will guide you towards what choices you coud make to find something rewarding to you.

I think these things take time. we all have been to this stage at some point. you never know what life has in store for u. Not until you try. i wish u all the best

There are so many courses out there just sit on the computer and have a look through them all and you might see something and think that could be alright or look through the jobs on line and again something might jump out. Do you love animals are you a people person do you love dealing with kids or the elderly do you like to help others with there problems are you good at budgeting do you like to dress up in costumes say for kids parties or bake you could help out in a second hand shop if you like clothes or help something like a animal rescue place or see if you can get what you need to give up your time at a home or hospital with the aged or the kids do you like gardening and plants. You just go through the list and you will find it. If there is a school tuck shop see if they need help. By doing the free work you can try on many hats (Jobs)until you find which one suits you

Despite working since I left uni (and having two boys) I often say I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up (and I’m nearly 40!!) I think you just have to take every opportunity that comes along and you will fall into something you are meant to do. Starting by finding something you like (if not love) is hard but I find a bit of brain storming heaps give you a sense of what direction you should go.

I’m in the same position but I love computers and thinking of doing a course before I get back into the work force.

im in the same position aswell but im thinking i might study in community services

Do what makes you happy:)