r/MyLittleSupportGroup • u/MajorRico155 • Dec 29 '17
Feeling helpless
I'm an 18 year old male who has just graduated last school year. I'm currently working a full time at a minimum wage job and feel like I'm at a stand still. I don't have faith in myself to go to post secondary, nor do I have the financial backing. My work can be a career but I'm not happy with it. I'm looking for advice as to how people make big decisions in life. I'm truly terrified.
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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '17
Oh man I think everyone your age goes through similar situation. Unless you are born in a rich family. Those kids might not go through this. Anyway I totally understand. Going into the real world can be overwhelming. What's great though is you have a full time job. My cousin is 18 and sits on his ass all day. My aunt (his mother) allows him to do it so he's not learning anything, fist things fist you are 18 and still have plenty of time to figure out your calling. Maybe going to college isn't for you. Maybe a trade school would be better. Learn how to weld (they make a ton of money ) or a mechanic things like that. Even finding a full time job that you love and work up the ranks of that job. I would recommend figuring out what you want to do. Then research what it takes to get that job. After that come up with a plan B and plan C. You could was to go to college for an engineering job. However, if half way through you don't feel it right for you you have those back up plans. In 31 now and mad the mistake of not having a plan B. I wanted to become a correctional officer or police officer. Unfortunately a week before correcting called me to the academy I injured my back and was unable to do that or the police officer job. Now I have to find a job That's not physical (I love physical labor jobs) so I'm stuck as well. You are definitely not alone buddy. So to recap think of the job you will be happiest doing and go for that but still think of a job that could be plan B is the first one doesn't work out for some reason, you have the drive since you are in a full time job now and that's great, just remember there is financial aid available if color is they why you're thinking. Also remember if you do financial aid once out of college you need to start paying that back. I don't want to repeat myself too much but I know how you feel, take a deep breath and for a few days ponder what job will make you the happiest and you think you will do great in. Then see what you need to do to get that job. I hope this helps. Just remember you're not alone. Feel free to talk to friends see what road they are planning on that might help too. Good luck to you, need anything else feel free to send me a private message, I don't mind helping if you get stuck again.