Question: Tired of cust svc jobs, & crazy hrs, not good @ the college thing but need to better myself any suggestions? I was never good at the whole school thing but have some knowledge of things. Im very good with writing poetry , short stories, and also good with my hands creative wise e.g making beaded jewelry , sketching, and painting. Schools want you to do so much and are so over priced these days just to have a degree in something similar to what you want to do in life. \n\nSome how even with a title to your name and a degree a person can feel restricted and confined to working in or with the corporate world. That's so not me....Im a free spirit and want to wake up on a daily basis and actually enjoy my way of living w/o the company rules and restrictions\n\nNot everyone is meant to go to college. Although I make enough money to get by I am very unhappy and want desperately to better myself. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Answer: First, you are not alone.  There are many out there that are "stuck" in the mire of what to do when we grow up.\n\nWith that said, I would encourage you to think about some of the following things:\n1.  What do you enjoy doing?  What can you do and lose total track of time while doing it?\n2.  What are your strengths?  You can find out by reading the book "Now, Discover Your Strengths", by Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham.  There is also an on line assessment you can take by buying the book and it can help you determine your signature talents.  \n3.  What kind of lifestyle do you want to have?  What kind of income does that require?  \n4.  What are your values?  What matters most to you?\n\nAnswering the above questions will help you start a journey of self discovery and awareness about how to take action.  There are fundamental career decisions everyone has to make and by digging deeper into your needs you can paint a clear path to happiness, but it starts with action.\n\nI would also recommend taking a few classes at a local junior/community college to see what might peak your interests.  While enrolled, utilize any and all career services  they have to assist you in making a well informed decision.\n\nI hope this helps!
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