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Does anyone know if this is something anyone does? 

I feel like I just need to speak to someone because my head's all over the place regarding what I want to do. I know I don't need to have it all worked out now, but it'd be nice to have some direction.

I've spent many many years trying to work it out on my own, and I think I realised that it's not really working anymore.

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  • I’m also trying to figure it out for myself. I remember you wrote some time ago about some Theater class courses, if I remember correctly. Did you try? How was your experience? What you like or dislike about it? For me best place is a monotonous job, where I don’t have to deal much with people, far away from customers (I hate how demanding and impatient they are, but I hide my feelings and opinions about them). My best job I’ve ever had was a warehouse manager. Predictability, repetitiveness of the tasks and procedures was something I like and I had an opportunity to use my creativity in order to improve the work and efficiency. Unfortunately I had to say goodbye, but both the boss and me were really happy. If I stayed in my country I would definitely stay there. Now I’m looking for some kinda similar job, of course not a manager at the beginning but these kind of tasks suit me best. Customer service drains me out of energy and often causes low mood, fatigue and burnout. Everyone is different 

  • in reply to Alien0n3arth

    I have had a few chats with a theatre company. Even though I liked it enough to visit again, I just felt this internal conflict. Confusion as to whether I'd enjoy it and whether I'd have the capacity for it. I'm seeing them again on Friday so I'll talk about that with them.

    I've had jobs where I was on my feet for the best part of 12 hours, inevitably leading to burnout.

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  • in reply to Alien0n3arth

    I have had a few chats with a theatre company. Even though I liked it enough to visit again, I just felt this internal conflict. Confusion as to whether I'd enjoy it and whether I'd have the capacity for it. I'm seeing them again on Friday so I'll talk about that with them.

    I've had jobs where I was on my feet for the best part of 12 hours, inevitably leading to burnout.

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