How do you decide on a career?

Question

I'm 22 years old and i don't have a clue as to what i want to do with my life. i know now a days most people will have more than 2 jobs in their lives, but i can't think of even 1 job i'd like to do.

I'm not stupid, but i'm not smart. I'm not gorgeous, but i'm not ugly. i don't have any talents like maths, science or english (although i'm ok with all of them). one of my friends is in her last year of law school and that is perfect for her, but she can't tell me how she KNOWS that being a lawyer is for her and not something else.

The only job a really had was working in a bookstore and they were the best years of my life so far. but there's just no advancement in a small bookstore (i was a casual for 7 years!!)

i think in the long run i'd like to have a nice secondhand bookstore with a little cafe, but i just don't have the money or confidence to do that yet. i'd also like to own my own house but how can i afford all that if i only earn $25,000 to $30,000 and don't have a partner to help?

Gosh this is a long question and i think i got side tracked. Lol any help is appreciated =)

Answer 1

I don't know if anyone can really know if something is right for them until they try it. I guess that isn't much solace when most careers cost thousands of dollars worth of education to try out but at the same time, when someone becomes something like a doctor, lawyer etc. that just becomes an extension of the person they already are. I would suggest finding hobbies that interest you, pursue those passions, and the right career will fall in your lap. Just never stop taking opportunities when they present themselves. You are young - I know people hate to hear that but it's the truth. Move around! Travel! Do things while you have the vitality to. All those experiences will give you a better idea, and help develop who you are.

About home owning, eventually you may meet the right person to spend your life with, or part of your life with and then your combined incomes will make paying off a house easier. Until then, I don't know very many 22 year olds who own their own homes. And it's good too, because that means you aren't grounded to just one thing forever.