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I don’t know what to do

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Fleurbombeury · 06/09/2023 17:36

I’m late 20s, I’m autistic and I have no idea what I want to do.

I currently volunteer in a charity shop. I have a 2:2 degree in environmental management from 6 years ago.

I can’t do anything full time, so looking for something part time, ideally a course. But honestly I don’t know what.

I’ve tried hnd animal care, postgrad diploma in environmental management, I’ve registered for a ou open certHE but honestly I don’t know if I want to do that. I got onto a marketing MSc but withdrew as I don’t want to do that either.

what do I do, anyone got any ideas?

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Annaishere · 06/09/2023 17:44

I think you don’t have to love your job it just needs to be decent enough it isn’t mind numbingly monotonous ie working on a production line

Gruelle · 10/09/2023 12:45

Hmm … It’s not helpful to keep signing up for and withdrawing from courses!

It seems clear you need some proper, careful, dedicated careers guidance. Do any of the institutions you’ve been associated with offer this to former students, @Fleurbombeury?

Yarnysaurus · 10/09/2023 13:15

It sounds like you want to do something but you're a bit stuck, so maybe start to really think about what actually interests/motivates you or what you want to work towards. If you can combine the two, even better.

Getting some decent advice would be helpful.

There are also the government skills bootcamps which might be worth a look.

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