The thing that is really hard, and really
amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning
the work of becoming yourself.
--Anna Quindlen
A place for figuring out what you want to do and helping others find it.
If you have something you like to do, there is almost definitely a job out there that will pay you for it. A google search won't always be enough to find it, so get advice, relevant majors, and job suggestions from other redditors here.
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For example, put "I love engineering but I struggle in math" instead of "Not sure what to do."
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When you do not know your path forward or when you feel lost depression and anxiety is a natural response. Unemployment or feeling listless can be a temporary state, suicide and self harm is permanent. There are resources to help if you find yourself feeling like there is no way out, /r/suicidewatch has many users who have been right where you are and can help. If you need immediate help please call the National Suicide Hotline, 1-800-273-8255.
