What's my next step? Lost in career. Lost in life.?

Question

I am in my late 20s. I was previously doing relatively well in secondary school. I thought I would have a bright future. I chosen Banking & Financial Services which I thought I was interested in Poly. In year 2, I knew I have chosen the wrong course, not only I have no interest in it, I have no aptitude too. I consider in changing course but felt money and time waste. I have been taking all sort of job which would hire be for my qualification. I worked in a executive in a database research company, I love my job and pay was good, but my boss sucks. And there's too much politics in the company. So I quitted. And I landed myself in an admin job which I hate, but good pay. Strange thing is I've been here 1 week, nobody tells me what I am supposed to do or what my job scope is. I have been idling for a week. What shall I do? Quit and look for another job? Accept it even if it's lower pay? Take a course? I feel unmotivated in life and lost aim in life. Can someone please tell me what to do?

Answer 1

You need to get married , have a few kids, and all thatll matter is money

Answer 2

I've been in similar situations before and sometimes the "grass is not always greener on the other side" as well. Have faith and self-confidence always.

My advise to you as follows:-

For your current job scope, take it easy and take some time to learn it gradually. Try to befriend those associated with your job scope at your office so that they could advise you what to do, etc. You could also seek further advise from friends in similar job scope.

Do not give up hope and always look forward to a brighter day/future. I've been in worst situations before and I managed it somehow too. Job hopping is not the solution for you now. The job market is not very good at the moment though there are so many "so-called" vacant jobs in Singapore.

Just hang on to the present job till you find a better job in future. On a personal note, it's always better to do something than do NOTHING.

As for taking part-time courses, it's all up to you. If you have interests in a particular industry, enough financial backing and time, then please go ahead to upgrade yourself but this time, please pursue some course/studies which you won't regret at a later stage :). A lot of people make this mistake.

Always remember that everyone goes through bad patches in life and it's human nature to learn from our good as well as bad experiences. No one is perfect and honestly speaking from personal experiences, i went through a lot of s**t as well.

Do not lose aim or feel unmotivated. There is always a weekend to chill out and relax with your good friends and such fun activities will always ease your mind and make you feel better. I always do this when I feel frustrated, worried, deep in thoughts, etc ;)

So, all the best to you and take care

Answer 3

Im 25.  and I feel the same way.  I realized too many times that the corporate world is just not made for me.   I have my own business in something  I love and my passion.  I learned from being at different jobs.  Heck, I'm still learning!    Maybe you need to do the same.  Start your own financial institute.