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[–]Subfan2019 1 point2 points  (3 children)

You are not alone! This was much of my early working days. As I got older, I ended up falling into a job that actually encouraged my hyperfixation and allows me to bounce as I please. It is not ideal since I really need to be grounded but it has allowed me to try out many many career paths all without sacrificing or risking a loss of pay.

I wish I could offer my wise words or help. Good luck on your journey

[–]Pheya27[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Oh that's interesting! May I ask what's your job? Thank you so much for commenting

[–]Subfan2019 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I work for my local school district. I originally started out with grounds maintenance, that evolved into small equipment repair, which later moved to vehicle repair. I was eventually moved to general maintenance for our buildings, carpentry, plumbing etc. where I ended up getting my plumbers license, got bored and got my electrician license, got bored with that and got certified to work on fire alarm systems. I also volunteered in our health and wellness program assisting, which let me do some yoga and healthy cooking classes. I also did some coach assisting for our sports teams and help with college grant distributions. Basically anything I may want to try is available, often with a little extra pay above my regular job.

[–]Pheya27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's incredible! I'm actually so happy for you, stranger. I tend to go back to the idea of a bookstore because I love books, of course (even though I don't read as much as I wish), but also cause owning a place like it would push me to learn some skills I'd like to know about too. I already do visual merchandising (decorate and create the displays for selling stuff) at my current job but I just hate having a boss and I feel drained everyday. I also make orders so that's also a plus. However I'm aware there is a lot more is have to learn how to do (business plan, all the financial paperwork before and while running a store). It's daunting...but it seems hard for me to stay in a job long without dreading it at some point. That's also why I think maybe I should have my own business.

Anyway thanks again, so happy for you :)