To ask what you do for a living?

[LetsHaveAnotherGo]

I'm almost 30, married with two DC.. and still have no idea what I want to be I am educated to degree level (law) and would consider going back into education if it were for a job I'd love, but I just have no idea what that is.

Currently a retail manager, and used to think I'd enjoy working in a school but done some voluntary work in DD's school last year and have now ruled that out.

So please tell me what you do, just throw ideas my way!

I don’t even know what half these jobs mean but I do love these threads.

I don’t even know what half these jobs mean but I do love these threads

Why don't you ask? X

Because there’s more than 200 posts. Because I was about to go to sleep. Because where’s the fun in that? X

Although you will know mine - solicitor - as you read law. Why not start with that career as you already have the law degree?

I'm (nearly) 40 and quit a successful but extremely stressful15 year career in logistics 5 years ago to become a freelance copywriter. I love words and always have, so I'm a lot happier than I was and it sometimes fits around the kids too!
We can always change career no matter what our age, so if what you try first doesn't fit, it doesn't mean you're pigeonholed for life!

@Sweetpea55 - that sounds fascinating! What made you go into that line of work?

boddtm.
Iv always been interested in history,, but was rubbish at it when at school. I dont have a degree either.
Iv been doing it for over 20 years and I think its the insatiable curiosity in me that keeps me searching,

@Sweetpea55 I think that's what would keep me interested too.... I bet there are some surprises!

Another psychotherapist here, full time NHS. Mainly sexual violence/trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD.

I mostly really like it but it can be very emotionally draining, and has made me rather distrustful of men in general which is a shame

I'm also not very tolerant of drama/emotional difficulties from people in my personal life. I get enough of it at work and I like home to be calm and positive please!

Apprenticeship Tutor (formally assessor)

Goodness we are a fabulous bunch of women aren’t we?

Wow! A fantastically wide range of careers here

You've all definitely gave me food for thought! Have decided I need to work on my self-confidence while I peruse the job sites....

Back to the question of how we all got here.

I never had a plan, I followed whatever looked most interesting and then put my head down and worked at it, and I left things I didn't enjoy behind.

I've been hugely lucky that the things I found interesting have turned out to be cutting edge, desired by employers, scarce and well paid.

Leaving things behind has been crucial. I wouldn't say I move on quickly from things, I've had I think roughly 2.5 - 4 years in each role / course of study. However, once I'm sure something is no longer right for me I start planning my way out. It's not in me to linger in a situation that isn't satisfying, even if it takes nerve and courage and risk to go.

I also work hard, keep trying to learn and improve, take as much feedback as I can get - I'm in my 40s now, still learning and having to stretch myself every day.

But still, by far the single biggest factor has been luck.