I wish I knew what to do.

[Puzzled_1]

I'm writing this with the hope that I'd get some answers.

I really don't know what to do about me. I feel like adulthood has just come upon me suddenly. I've had to deal with a lot of baggage from growing up, which I've not been entirely successful with. I'm a graduate. I had issues going through school and somehow I graduated with a second class upper in Biochemistry. I have some skills which I have tried to brush up to a bit above average level - skills like hair and clothe making. I seem not to possess the character or attitude of modern day hair or dress makers. I have very poor marketing skills. I don't even feel so good about my work. The times I try to put it out there, it's usually under priced. I've attended several business trainings but things didn't really change.

While in school, I concluded that school wasn't for me since a lot of things were conflicting in my life then. I was so sure I signed up for something wrong. Now I'm a graduate and don't know what to do with my life. I'm registered for a master's program in bioengineering. I don't know if this is right. I don't know what to do with it yet. It scares me a lot. I don't know if I made the right choice.

[HelpingElbow]

Hi

I feel there's nothing wrong in whatever you have been doing till date. Yes, you have been experimenting a lot. If I tell you my story, you'll be shocked to know the number of failures I have had.

However, it's all about finding a correct rhythm. Of course, I am not proud of my mistakes (I have made too many!), but I don't regret them either. After all, it was a learning curve.

Similarly, you have been trying a couple of things. There's no need to be afraid at all, please be assured that you have took a right decision.

But you need to ask yourself whether a Master's degree in Bioengineering aligns with your career aspiration (not 100%, just 10% is enough). If yes, you're good to go. If no, then it's probably irrelevant.

And yes, at the end we always need to have mastery over one thing, instead of being a jack of all trades. Of course it takes time and we have to be patient.

[Puzzled_1 in reply to HelpingElbow]

This means a lot. Thanks so much. I'll go ahead and give it my best. ❤️

[Agora1]

Hi Puzzled_1, you sound like a very intelligent young person who is just a little lost

right now in choosing the right path. That's normal. "Helping Elbow" is right in telling

you that having a Masters in Bioengineering is to your credit whether you choose that

path or not. Anything and everything we learn in life is for a reason.

Adulthood does seem to show up suddenly once we are out of school. The real world

is waiting for us and it may be a little confusing or intimidating at first. Don't allow those

doubts to hold you back. When the right opportunity knocks at your door, you will know

what direction to take. Good Luck. xx

[Puzzled_1 in reply to Agora1]

Thanks so so much for your encouraging words. ❤️

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi

Only you can decide. Don't be afraid of making decisions in case you make a mistake or regret it. Everyone makes mistakes and, hopefully, we learn from them.

You can choose to do whatever you want to and you can always change your mind at any time.

[Puzzled_1 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thanks ❤️