Comments on: “I don’t know what to do with my life”

By: Pomysł na biznes

Pomysł na biznes — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:20:46 +0000

Nice, very nice!! Cheers from Poland

By: jeffnearlife

jeffnearlife — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:20:08 +0000

Hi Cinda,
I’m shooting you an email.

By: Cinda

Cinda — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:37:59 +0000

I would like some input from someone on the outside. I’m 54 years old. I have been in the clerical field since I was 19 years old. I’ve been a statistical typist, data entry operator, computer operator, word processing operator, legal transcriptionist, and for the last 20 years a medical transcriptionist. I love to type but don’t want a job that demands it so much anymore because I can’t type like I used to. I used to type 140 wpm a minute but my hands are “tired.” (: I don’t have to work anymore but really want to. I also love animals and would love to do something working with dogs, but not sure what. When I was a young teenager I worked at a kennel and a cattery. I want to do something that is fun; something that I truly enjoy and can make some money with as well. On the other hand, I’m also very interested in the criminal justice field and forensics. See…..I’m all over the place!! LOL! When I was younger I wanted to be either a vet or a nurse, but I don’t do well at all with blood or any other body fluids and don’t think that would be a wise choice for me. I also cannot drive when it’s dark so I have to stick with daytime hours or something from home. Any suggestions? I would welcome all! Thanks.

By: soozaan

soozaan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:19:49 +0000

I have worked at governmental authority and I rather dislike my job .I’m an engineer & I havn’t required skills for this job: max concentration , quick thinking , imagination, intresting in drawing.
I’ve realized I must change my career & I recognize my skills : I’m good speaker, I can talk with people in all issues fluently that makes me think to be interviewer or instructor at any topic which I’m interested in but my problem is how to conquer my fear from failure in new career which I will shift, So I don’t take a step .In addition I’m confused which is more suitable for me tobe interviewer or instructor
please help me to change my life as soon as possible
Thank you

By: jeffnearlife

jeffnearlife — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:57:11 +0000

CJ – my contact information is at the top of the page. I’d be happy to help if you’d like someone to chat with about your search!

Frankly, anyone who reads this post is more than welcome to contact me directly and I’ll be happy to talk them through their search and help if I can. I’m astounded by how many hits this post gets from literally all over the world.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:46:54 +0000

I am just now reading this post…interesting in light of my recent blog entries…Very good advice, Jeff. Point taken!
YOU are a fabulous writer!

By: CJ Lopez

CJ Lopez — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:48:36 +0000

Hi Jeff, your post is very timely for me too… thanks!

I have recently moved here in the US with my family.. I used to be employed but had to stay home to take care of our 2 kids. It’s not easy to be a stay at home mom after being in the employment force for almost 8 years. I am very thankful though that I have most of my time with my kids.

Now that we’re here, I have the chance to do what I want, but the problem is I don’t know what I want to do.. What I only know is that going back to a 9-5 job is not an option for me since I still need to be at home more often with my kids. The idea of having a home-based biz is what I need..

From your pointers Jeff, I’m very willing to do #3-Take a step but stuck with #2.. I would really need to figure it out so I could start the ball rolling.. Hopefully that will be very soon!

All the best Jeff!

Ashley, goodluck to us! may we find our true interest and succeed in it!

By: Ashley Sue Allen

Ashley Sue Allen — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:54:48 +0000

Jeff, you are right on with this. And this is no easy message to receive if you are one of these people feeling stuck.

You know firsthand that I know you are right ~ from being one of those “stuck” people myself. I got discouraged and ended up dwelling, spiraling, into a wah-I-still-can’t-find-THE-job pit.

Well, I still don’t even have A job. At least not in terms of a paying career. But after some intense soul-searching, I’ve realized my job, for now, is to figure out those SPECIFIC interests and talents I have, just like you mention in your post, and how they are APPLICABLE to what I want to do/can do in my career. And, instead of whining and dwelling, I have a unique opportunity to build on my interests with my extra time and really find some concrete truths about myself instead of the vague BS. BTW, you are right. Exploring yourself makes you much more fun to be around than crying over feeling lost.

Ultimately, I just want to give you kudos galore for this post. I only WISH I had figured this out a few months earlier, and that someone who really NEEDS this message reads your post and is receptive to it.

Cheers, Jeff, to all the opportunities life has to offer!