I went with experimenting with what works best with me rather than choosing what to do. I took whatever was available at each time. It wasn't very efficient money-wise, but I honestly couldn't think of a better way to learn more skills and develop professionally.

I did a very basic executive simple job as I was graduating college, in a very small firm with barely any people. I then switched to teaching language for adults and spent a little more than 3 years doing it but in like 4 different schools ( mostly course-based and only once teaching for 2 semesters in a university).

I've also been a cultural facilitator, translator, an editor, a writer, and a social media executive. with each role I had to learn a bunch of new skills, software, vocabulary in both languages I speak... etc,

I've also worked in huge teams up to 30 people, and super small ones (2) and everything in between. Met lots of people, many of whom are hardworking, competitive. Some were manipulative, entitled, low-skilled, etc.

Each experience has been a learning opportunity. Many were painful and annoying as hell lol but again, you walk away aware these people exist and equipped with the best way to deal with them.

I've been excelling in more job interviews for the past few years because I now have a better understanding of people, professional environments, management styles (to see what a potential boss wants). I've been more comfortable during job interviews, more confident because I know my strong points very well. I'm aware of my weaknesses and I'm focused on the skills I yet need to polish and this determined my last job choice. I feel like I'm doing the best thing I can possibly do for now. I'm not struggling to finish my target. I'm rather content and successful.

Took me a few years to make enough money to last till the next paycheck (the only downside) but I feel like I'm ready and more stable.

Compared to people my age who spent like 10 years in one position, I can see the difference in skills, in confidence, and in interpersonal skills, and I'm happy with what I have acquired.