Finding a career path

It would be interesting to hear if anyone else struggles or struggled deciding upon a career path? I'm 23 and currently work some welcoming assistant job at my local National Trust. It's just as you'd expect really, very quiet and a little bit dull. Although it's 'perfect' in the sense of lovely people and not much stress.

All my other jobs have either been fast paced and intense sales jobs, working with horrid trades people and not so nice 'co-workers'. Or a path down carpentry which also stressed me out. Both of which haven't been the best for me and ultimately ended in me having burnout and or a mental breakdown in the past, hence the transition to NT, not important.

I've always struggled finding what path I want in a career and have inklings of what I'd like to do, which most of the time seems impossible to achieve. I'd really love to get into wildlife or woodland conservation / volunteer management, don't ask me how I intend to do this.

Does anyone else feel a bit lost at times and just overthink themselves into a panic? How does one get around this? Anyone I seem to ask (Such as career advisors) just act as if I'm odd and brush me off, it's quite frustrating.

Thank you Slight smile

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  • Could you start with an OU foundation course in an area of study that you're interested in? Councils may offer apprenticeship in conservation roles? Might be worth looking on your local authority job website and start there.

    But it sounds like working for the National Trust is suiting you in some ways though. 

    Be careful of thinking that other areas of work might be better and making the mistake of leaving a good role.

    Maybe you can move into a more interesting job in the NT rather than start something new that might stress you out. 

    Full time can be challenging for us who have autism aswell so how many hours you work are worth considering too.

    I hope you find what you are looking for. It sounds as if you will,  you already have some good ideas of what might suit you. All the best with it.  Mainly enjoy what you do Slight smile

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  • Could you start with an OU foundation course in an area of study that you're interested in? Councils may offer apprenticeship in conservation roles? Might be worth looking on your local authority job website and start there.

    But it sounds like working for the National Trust is suiting you in some ways though. 

    Be careful of thinking that other areas of work might be better and making the mistake of leaving a good role.

    Maybe you can move into a more interesting job in the NT rather than start something new that might stress you out. 

    Full time can be challenging for us who have autism aswell so how many hours you work are worth considering too.

    I hope you find what you are looking for. It sounds as if you will,  you already have some good ideas of what might suit you. All the best with it.  Mainly enjoy what you do Slight smile

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