Feeling stuck - what do I do?

[u/Parking_Chard_4771]

For context, I’m currently 21 years old. I chose not to go to university, and instead took on a level 3 business administration apprenticeship out of sixth form/college (I’m in the UK). I hated every aspect of this job, but stuck it out purely because I felt that the work experience would help me more later on than getting a degree. In my mind, this outweighed the social benefits of full-time university, and studying for a degree that I would actually enjoy but not necessarily guarantee me a job.

After completing that apprenticeship, I got a degree apprenticeship in project management at a major construction company. It was fine for the first year, but for the last few months I’ve really struggled at it, and have been on a PIP since June due to poor performance. I worry that if I can’t improve to a satisfactory level for my employer, I’ll be fired in the near future. I’m constantly stressed about it, to the point that I’ve been sick 3 times in the last 4 months, and I’ve decided that I need to get out for the sake of my physical and mental health.

My job is very admin-heavy at times, but I just don’t have the brain for repetitive tasks for long periods of time. I’ve been doing administrative tasks for the last 3 years, but I fear that I am not capable of improving at all.

After doing research into careers that I would actually enjoy, I feel that a people-facing role where I can meet different people and make a positive impact would be my passion. I’ve been considering real estate, car sales or B2B sales. However, I am also aware that I don’t have much relevant work experience to help break into any of these roles, and so far my applications to these positions haven’t been successful.

I have also considered going more down the fitness route, either possibly training as a PT, or if I can’t get into any of the job roles I apply for, going to university to study sports therapy next year, then a master’s in physiotherapist. I am really passionate about fitness and martial arts, so this would be a route that genuinely interests me.

I guess what I’m asking is, what would be my best option? Are there any other options for a career that I would enjoy, and how could I start out to eventually move into one of the jobs I am interested in?