Chosing a career mid 20s...too late?

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Ive made numerous threads kinda similar but really Im struggling. Stuck in a hole. Weeks go by and nothing changes.

Apart from being an e-idiot, I am actually a pretty normal/smart guy in the ''real world''.

Anyway I got my degree last year but in a useless subject I am no longer interested in as I said before in other threads.

Im looking for some career ideas. I think that jobs are very scarce this day and age right even if you are qualified.

So, what does a mid 20s guy with a 2.1 science degree do?


I find the following somewhat enjoyable ''and I am very inept in.'' (edit lol this was meant to be typed lower down at weaknesses. as in this is what i enjoy.xxxxxx...this is what I am inept at..xxxxxx)

Maths
Computers/computing/working on computers
Spreadsheets
Physics
Art/sport- hobby?

weaknesses:
being around people/socialising
large offices
long hours
Also possible aspergers



Well it seemed to me that Accounts is the way to go. But to many negatives. Hard to get job, 3 + years training, monotonous work, long hours.


Seriously I know I feel at a brick wall. I really see no options out there. If I were a hot female Id just be prostituting myself :)
 
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Don't like being around people, being in a large office or working long hours? I'm afraid that kind of cuts down your options in this current econimic climate. You're better educated than me though so I'm sure you'll be ok.
 
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Stop focusing on the damn negatives of everything, for once.

Every job will give you that same list of negatives.
 
Hades said:
Don't like being around people, being in a large office or working long hours? I'm afraid that kind of cuts down your options in this current econimic climate. You're better educated than me though so I'm sure you'll be ok.
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au contraire. I think that is my problem.

People with good people skills, dont mind offices etc will have more success than a reclusive demented weird scientist lol (unless hes einsten or discovers the cure for cancer?)
 
compboyo said:
Ive made numerous threads kinda similar but really Im struggling. Stuck in a hole. Weeks go by and nothing changes.
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This is the only part of your post I agree with.

Apart from being an e-idiot,
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Well, apart from this bit.

I am actually a pretty normal/smart guy in the ''real world''.
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You say this often but almost everything you post suggests otherwise.

Anyway I got my degree last year but in a useless subject I am no longer interested in as I said before in other threads.

Im looking for some career ideas. I think that jobs are very scarce this day and age right even if you are qualified.

So, what does a mid 20s guy with a 2.1 science degree do?
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People have replied to your numerous other threads where you've asked the same thing and you either ignore the advice or say it's too "hard" or too "difficult" and you want it to be "easy".


I find the following somewhat enjoyable and I am very inept in.

Maths
Computers/computing/working on computers
Spreadsheets
Physics
Art/sport- hobby?
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'I am very inept in' makes no sense.

weaknesses:
being around people/socialising
large offices
long hours
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And this, right here, is why people generally give up on providing any further advice. You don't want to work and you don't like being around people.

Well it seemed to me that Accounts is the way to go. But to many negatives. Hard to get job, 3 + years training, monotonous work.
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You have no drive, no determination and want to walk on Easy Street.

Seriously I know I feel at a brick wall. I really see no options out there. If I were a hot female Id just be prostituting myself :)
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This is almost as good an idea as when you suggested being an e-pro at FM2011 would be a positive career choice.

Here's my advice. Stop posting on a computer forum -especially given that you don't even listen to the advice anyway - and sit yourself down, think about what is wrong with your life and what steps you can take to make it better. We cannot tell you what to do for a career, you need to work that bit out for yourself. I'm really serious here : we do not have the answer you want or think you need. You do.
 
peterattheboro said:
Inept? So what are you're strengths? ;)
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I can bench press 80kg lol :)


I am good at:


Maths- simple arithmetic and complex stuff
computer stuff- working on spreadsheets, software etc..
fast learner- I learn stuff fast
research- I enjoy researching and learning
guitar/music


I admit I like to be on the PC. Id prefer a job that was working on a PC rather than interacting with people. Which is why accountancy and actuary also appealed to me. But maybe its too late?

Actuary is harder/longer hours/more stress than accountancy?
 
Your weaknesses are ridiculous....and they also contradict your positives... People that work on computers on spreadsheets etc nearly always work in offices, around people, generally doing medium to long hours.

By the sounds of it you basically want a career that doesn't involve any hard work or socialising. I think your only options are -

Become a premiership footballer, a rock star or an astronaut (hard work but at least you wont be around to many humans in space)... :rolleyes:
 
compboyo said:
au contraire. I think that is my problem.

People with good people skills, dont mind offices etc will have more success than a reclusive demented weird scientist lol (unless hes einsten or discovers the cure for cancer?)
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/bye
 
[FnG]magnolia;20383694 said:
This is the only part of your post I agree with.



Well, apart from this bit.



You say this often but almost everything you post suggests otherwise.



People have replied to your numerous other threads where you've asked the same thing and you either ignore the advice or say it's too "hard" or too "difficult" and you want it to be "easy".




'I am very inept in' makes no sense.



And this, right here, is why people generally give up on providing any further advice. You don't want to work and you don't like being around people.



You have no drive, no determination and want to walk on Easy Street.



This is almost as good an idea as when you suggested being an e-pro at FM2011 would be a positive career choice.

Here's my advice. Stop posting on a computer forum -especially given that you don't even listen to the advice anyway - and sit yourself down, think about what is wrong with your life and what steps you can take to make it better. We cannot tell you what to do for a career, you need to work that bit out for yourself. I'm really serious here : we do not have the answer you want or think you need. You do.
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I understand I have problems that are polar to getting a job. But I am looking for career ideas. Jobs that may suit me better.

Ok I lack drive etc...and realistically no jobs you can work short hours or always avoid people. But these are issues for me.

I like research. But research jobs are rare? Accountancy you can avoid people a lot but still have to put in long hours at times, correct?
 
compboyo said:
I admit I like to be on the PC. Id prefer a job that was working on a PC rather than interacting with people. Which is why accountancy and actuary also appealed to me. But maybe its too late?

Actuary is harder/longer hours/more stress than accountancy?
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You have literally no idea what an Actuary does, do you? This would be hilarious if it weren't so predictably familiar.
 
Lima said:
Your weaknesses are ridiculous....and they also contradict your positives... People that work on computers on spreadsheets etc nearly always work in offices, around people, generally doing medium to long hours.

By the sounds of it you basically want a career that doesn't involve any hard work or socialising. I think your only options are -

Become a premiership footballer, a rock star or an astronaut (hard work but at least you wont be around to many humans in space)... :rolleyes:
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to old for footballer. Rock star Im working on.

And your correct I like PC's but preferably at home. Thoug I can work on pc at uni etc no problem as long as not huge office.

A job I can do from home? on Pc? thats doable
 
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It is not too late to change careers. Many companies actually prefer older hires as they are presumed to have made a conscious choice to go down a particular path, while many fresh-faced graduates are simply continuing down the route that their parents set for them. There's also the fact that 21-year-olds are bloody clueless.

compboyo said:
weaknesses:
being around people/socialising
large offices
long hours
Also possible aspergers
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If you are regularly lethargic and anti-social, you need therapy. This should be your priority, as any job hunt will be massively hindered by these restrictions.

Edit: Also, you do realise that socialising will always be a weak point if you actively avoid people?
 
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