To still have no idea what I want to do in life

[Braneycat]

Not really an AIBU but posting here for traffic.

I'm 28, have two children, have worked for my current company for 10 years, in my second year of a psychology degree and still have absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life and its killing me. I'm with a partner who knows exactly what he wants to do but it's such a difficult and unreliable career that I feel frozen in my comfortable salaried job (low paid but secure at least) because I cannot rely on him to pay the bills. I'm plodding along with my degree, consistently working to a 2:1 so far. But I just have no interests! Certainly nothing I'm willing to chase and put the effort into. But I dont know if that's because of my situation and I'm afraid to, or whether I just genuinely dont know. I'm so lost!

I found myself unsure of what I wanted to do for a career and ended up in the "default" career for my life. My father owns an alarm company and I grew up around alarms, so I've become a fire alarm designer. It's certainly not something I dreamt of doing as a child, but I don't think that matters as much as people suggest.

I think what's important is that your job pays the bills and covers your needs, while also not making you completely miserable. I have decided to work a job I know is secure and somewhat lucrative instead of the more far-fetched ideas I've had (doctor, pilot) and instead, I use the money from my job to study flight and medicine for fun.

Not everyone has the luxury of finding a job that's perfect for them and aligns with some kind of "dream". Just do what you need to do and use your free time to allow your personality and interests to blossom. If you find yourself involved in a hobby or interest that completely captivates you, then by all means find a way to make that interest a job. Otherwise, don't feel pressured to have a "dream job". I think they hardly exist anyway. If ever you hear of a Netflix reviewer job, hit me up, because I'd definitely jump ship and do that all day.