I just wanted to say that you’re not alone, life seems very complicated and prospects seem rough. Try reconnecting with old friends? Sending some good vibes your way.
Sure. I’m a software developer but it’s just not fulfilling for me; like I enjoy the problem solving but it’s just not something I think I would be happy still doing in a decade.
I actually have a desire to help other people more and do something meaningful. Like teaching kids these skills, kids that don’t have an opportunity.
That’s an amazing idea. Have you looked for any local organizations or after-school programs you could connect with? Or even a local school’s tech program. I bet they’d love to have you in as a guest to do a project with the kids. My kid’s school has local experts come in to do week- or month-long projects with a class. Doesn’t solve your job dilemma but if you’re finding fulfillment outside of work it may not matter.
Depending where you are there are a lot of opportunities for kids. I’m curious if there are many free opportunities for adults and if anyone would do it.
That’s fair! Modern life is… very complex, and expects a lot out of you, even if you’re “doing well”.
Yup. It’s morbid I know but I swear I’m just looking forward to the day I don’t wake up again. Sadly I’ve got another 40 years to go.
I just wanted to say that you’re not alone, life seems very complicated and prospects seem rough. Try reconnecting with old friends? Sending some good vibes your way.
May I ask what your dream job is?
Sure. I’m a software developer but it’s just not fulfilling for me; like I enjoy the problem solving but it’s just not something I think I would be happy still doing in a decade.
I actually have a desire to help other people more and do something meaningful. Like teaching kids these skills, kids that don’t have an opportunity.
And here I am, trying to change careers from teaching to IT. I guess the grass is always greener
Indeed it is.
What do you teach.
I teach English as a second language
That’s an amazing idea. Have you looked for any local organizations or after-school programs you could connect with? Or even a local school’s tech program. I bet they’d love to have you in as a guest to do a project with the kids. My kid’s school has local experts come in to do week- or month-long projects with a class. Doesn’t solve your job dilemma but if you’re finding fulfillment outside of work it may not matter.
Those are all good starting points and I will contact the local organisations.
Depending where you are there are a lot of opportunities for kids. I’m curious if there are many free opportunities for adults and if anyone would do it.
I would do the same for adults to be honest and I should really look into where to begin.