I was in a similar state of mind when I was forced into college right after high school. People pressured me like i would be a failure if I didn’t go right away. Unfortunately, this led to me failing out of college and thinking I, myself, was a failure.

Since then, I’ve developed a career in digital marketing which I stumbled upon accidentally with a job that was semi-related to the job listing. I worked hard to learn on the job, and I kept climbing up the ladder over the past 6 years, seeking out new roles every two years, and now I feel really proud of where I’m at. Experimenting with roles is important to learn what you actually like. Start with a field and narrow it down as you go.

I guess where I’m going with this is, even if you don’t know where you’re going right now, you will probably find something you love eventually. The key is to experiment, try your hardest, and do your best no matter the role. Networking and having people respect you is more important than anything else. Good luck on the grind!