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instantpop · 02/01/2020 18:20

Another decade has passed where I still have no idea what I want to do with my life and I need to make changes. I'm worried about future finances and the impact that not having any career aged 40 odd is having on my mental health.

I graduated 20 years ago and started off in IT project management type roles. However, I am spectacularly disorganised and found this type of work incredibly stressful (I suspect I have ADD and am awaiting a referral) so changed tack after having babies and looked for roles in tiny businesses, making things, admin, retail type jobs all at minimum wage type level but nice and flexible.

My youngest has just started secondary so I feel it's now or never for a rethink but I'm just at a loss as to what to do.

I've tried various online career tests but end up with unhelpful career choices like actor and artist or things I rule out due to my organisational issues.

My friends all have great careers so it's awkward talking to them about this and my husband has never been that helpful. I feel completely on the scrapheap and no idea how to pull myself out.

OP posts:
bridgetreilly · 02/01/2020 18:30

All the most disorganised people I know have successful careers in academia.

Fightingmycorner2019 · 02/01/2020 22:25

It’s worth researching a decent career coach

And reading some books and writing some lists down

What are you good at ?
What do you like about work , what’s enjoyable
What don’t you like
Where are you poor at
What are you praised for ??
What sectors (not jobs ) but sectors / industries appeal to you ?

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