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I'm 23 years old and right now, I'm having a hard time deciding on what I want to do in my career. I left my previous job without another one lined up because I was unhappy. Although it paid me well and I could easily accomplish my tasks, my heart just wasn't in it and everyday feels like my soul is dying while I'm sitting in my office table.
It's been 3 months and I started job-hunting after taking a break. I'm not really sure if I'm ready to work again but I need to do it for myself and my family. The problem is, most of the jobs that I want to pursue as my career path either pays poorly or they don't call me back because I don't have the previous relevant experience that they're looking for. Meanwhile, the companies that do contact me offer positions that are the same as my previous work that I was unhappy with, although the pay is slightly better.
I feel frozen. I want to pursue my ideal career but I can't do it at the expense of my family's welfare. At the same time, I don't think I can be happy doing my previous work again. I can tolerate it, but it'd kill me inside slowly. Just the thought of working like that again fills me with dread.
This hurts. I know it's foolish to think that I can have my dream job that also pays me well but I can't help but wish for it. Other people achieved it, so why can't I? I know I sound ignorant and whiny but I'm so sick of this. God, I'm too young to be burned out.
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Damn. My heart's with you. Good luck on your journey - you'll figure it out
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