Comments on: the unknown http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:35:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Pink Sun Drops http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-2/#comment-2908 Pink Sun Drops Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:26:11 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2908 Ugh. I think we are ALL going through that - or have gone through it at some point or another. I still don't know the answer. Hey what if you just picked something that would be a good backup and then by the time you're done you could get a Master's in what you REALLY want to do if you figured it out? *giving myself advice here because I so haven't picked a major and am in the same quandry over teaching, do I really want to do that for the rest of myself even if I was good at it?* Ugh. I think we are ALL going through that – or have gone through it at some point or another. I still don’t know the answer.

Hey what if you just picked something that would be a good backup and then by the time you’re done you could get a Master’s in what you REALLY want to do if you figured it out? *giving myself advice here because I so haven’t picked a major and am in the same quandry over teaching, do I really want to do that for the rest of myself even if I was good at it?*

]]> By: Sandy http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-2/#comment-2907 Sandy Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:02:52 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2907 Hey there- I consider it luck that I came across your blog today. I know your post was written a few days back, but I had one kinda similar to this written out today. Let's just say, I'm 100% with you that changing your major should be a major in itself. I've done it more times than I can count, taken every class offered at my school from management to social work. And still, I have no idea what I want to do. I asked people for advice for me, but after I wrote it all out I sat down and thought about what I wanted, what I knew for sure. And what did I realize? That I have no fucking clue- but that's okay. I know I'll be repeating some of the commenters when I say that 1. many people fall into what they want to do, and it usually isn't even a part of their major. And 2. that people now have more careers than ever, so if you do decide to go with something, that doesn't mean it's what you need to stick with forever. Getting a degree- any degree- is key, because it shows that your college educated. You've taken your courses, paid your ridiculously pricey dues. Most training you're gonna get is gonna be on the job anyway. I don't know, basically.. just don't worry so much. I know it's easier said than done, and I know it's annoying to hear (mainly because everyone says it to me) but you'll be fine. Pick something you enjoy doing and go with it, if it works out then perfect! And if it doesn't, have faith you'll find something else. Hope I haven't rambled for too long :) Hey there- I consider it luck that I came across your blog today. I know your post was written a few days back, but I had one kinda similar to this written out today. Let’s just say, I’m 100% with you that changing your major should be a major in itself. I’ve done it more times than I can count, taken every class offered at my school from management to social work. And still, I have no idea what I want to do. I asked people for advice for me, but after I wrote it all out I sat down and thought about what I wanted, what I knew for sure. And what did I realize? That I have no fucking clue- but that’s okay. I know I’ll be repeating some of the commenters when I say that 1. many people fall into what they want to do, and it usually isn’t even a part of their major. And 2. that people now have more careers than ever, so if you do decide to go with something, that doesn’t mean it’s what you need to stick with forever. Getting a degree- any degree- is key, because it shows that your college educated. You’ve taken your courses, paid your ridiculously pricey dues. Most training you’re gonna get is gonna be on the job anyway. I don’t know, basically.. just don’t worry so much. I know it’s easier said than done, and I know it’s annoying to hear (mainly because everyone says it to me) but you’ll be fine. Pick something you enjoy doing and go with it, if it works out then perfect! And if it doesn’t, have faith you’ll find something else. Hope I haven’t rambled for too long :)

]]> By: Traci http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2906 Traci Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:44:44 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2906 Punkin, I have NO idea what I want to do, and I've been out of school for almost three years. I think I want to go back to nursing school, but I also want to write, and I'm pretty sure my PR degree was a total waste. Also, PR? If you want to cry every day during your 12-hour work day, go for it - it may be different outside of NYC, but here? Total. Hell. Punkin, I have NO idea what I want to do, and I’ve been out of school for almost three years. I think I want to go back to nursing school, but I also want to write, and I’m pretty sure my PR degree was a total waste. Also, PR? If you want to cry every day during your 12-hour work day, go for it – it may be different outside of NYC, but here? Total. Hell.

]]> By: lizziebelle http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2905 lizziebelle Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:38:23 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2905 word. its hard because you push your whole life; to do your homework when you are young, to get into the smart classes in high school so you can be accepted a great college, and then you get in, and do whatever it takes to have fun and graduate....but then you graduate. its like you push push push and end up off the cliff grasping for something to hold onto, so you grab onto the first thing that you can, only to find out you hate what you are holding. i have no idea what i want to do. good luck in your search! word. its hard because you push your whole life; to do your homework when you are young, to get into the smart classes in high school so you can be accepted a great college, and then you get in, and do whatever it takes to have fun and graduate….but then you graduate. its like you push push push and end up off the cliff grasping for something to hold onto, so you grab onto the first thing that you can, only to find out you hate what you are holding.

i have no idea what i want to do.

good luck in your search!

]]> By: Um... Yum! http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2904 Um... Yum! Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:20:18 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2904 I'll be 25 this month. I have a degree...but I don't use it. I was sooooo worried about time (in high school they drill it into you: you HAVE to go to college right away, you HAVE to graduate on time, you HAVE to do this and that), so I finished that sucker as soon as I could (I also wanted to get the hell out of college. I didn't want to go in the first place). I wish I had taken a year off after hs to decide what I really wanted to do. Or I wish I hadn't been so worried about graduating college on time that I had taken the time to really reflect on what I was doing, and I probably would have switched majors, had to stay an extra couple years, but I would have had a degree I'd more likely use. But it's ok really. I'm working on an Associate's Degree right now (because I have to do things backward lol) that I actually want and can use. I was still living at home until I was 24, and I probably still would if I hadn't lucked out on a cheap apartment. I mean, I'm almost 25 and working at Starbucks. I would say, how pathetic am I, but I've learned everyone goes at their own pace, no one thing is right for everyone, and no matter where you are don't compare yourself to others because success and happiness depends on the person. I think it's great that you know what you want to do at the moment and are going for it. Don't second guess yourself because you think you should be at a certain place at a certain time in your life. If you want to change your mind again, go for it. I had 8 different jobs last year. Talk about being indecisive! But you know what, better now to keep changing your mind rather than later when you are living on your own and can't change your career because you have too many bills to pay. You never know, those people who moved out at 22, got their 9-5 jobs and six figure incomes by 30 may pause at 40 and have a major midlife crisis wondering what they've been doing the last 20 years. I only say this because like I said, there's no point in comparing your life to other people's. You'll find your way, too, don't worry. :o) I for one have accepted the fact that I will forever keep changing my mind, so I live my life knowing I'll always be a flight risk and nothing is permanent. I’ll be 25 this month. I have a degree…but I don’t use it. I was sooooo worried about time (in high school they drill it into you: you HAVE to go to college right away, you HAVE to graduate on time, you HAVE to do this and that), so I finished that sucker as soon as I could (I also wanted to get the hell out of college. I didn’t want to go in the first place). I wish I had taken a year off after hs to decide what I really wanted to do. Or I wish I hadn’t been so worried about graduating college on time that I had taken the time to really reflect on what I was doing, and I probably would have switched majors, had to stay an extra couple years, but I would have had a degree I’d more likely use.

But it’s ok really. I’m working on an Associate’s Degree right now (because I have to do things backward lol) that I actually want and can use. I was still living at home until I was 24, and I probably still would if I hadn’t lucked out on a cheap apartment. I mean, I’m almost 25 and working at Starbucks. I would say, how pathetic am I, but I’ve learned everyone goes at their own pace, no one thing is right for everyone, and no matter where you are don’t compare yourself to others because success and happiness depends on the person. I think it’s great that you know what you want to do at the moment and are going for it. Don’t second guess yourself because you think you should be at a certain place at a certain time in your life. If you want to change your mind again, go for it. I had 8 different jobs last year. Talk about being indecisive! But you know what, better now to keep changing your mind rather than later when you are living on your own and can’t change your career because you have too many bills to pay.

You never know, those people who moved out at 22, got their 9-5 jobs and six figure incomes by 30 may pause at 40 and have a major midlife crisis wondering what they’ve been doing the last 20 years. I only say this because like I said, there’s no point in comparing your life to other people’s. You’ll find your way, too, don’t worry. :o ) I for one have accepted the fact that I will forever keep changing my mind, so I live my life knowing I’ll always be a flight risk and nothing is permanent.

]]> By: Maxie http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2901 Maxie Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2901 If I didn't know better, I'd think I wrote this post. Except I'm a little bit younger- but it's exactly the same deal. I just can't decide! There are some things that make sense, but I just can't pick one. ugh If I didn’t know better, I’d think I wrote this post. Except I’m a little bit younger- but it’s exactly the same deal. I just can’t decide! There are some things that make sense, but I just can’t pick one. ugh

]]> By: Heather http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2903 Heather Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:02:26 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2903 oh, hon. you have no idea how much i relate to this entry. i'll be 24 in may. i still have 18 months left of school. i'm ready to start a LIFE. get my SHIT together. GAH. we can do it together :D oh, hon.
you have no idea how much i relate to this entry.
i’ll be 24 in may. i still have 18 months left of school.
i’m ready to start a LIFE. get my SHIT together.
GAH.
we can do it together :D

]]> By: Miriam http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2902 Miriam Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:28:14 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2902 Do what you love doing now. If that changes years from now you can always change it :) Just do what makes you happy. Do what you love doing now. If that changes years from now you can always change it :) Just do what makes you happy.

]]> By: Rachelskirts http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2900 Rachelskirts Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:51:59 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2900 Oy. I wish I knew, too. I've switched my majors five times, gone to two different schools in three years, taken this year off to work at my church full time (what? dumbest idea ever), and I'm still absolutely clueless as to what I want to major in or what I want to do after I graduate. Hurray! I vote all the confused people start a school with that "major for changing majors every three seconds." We'll hire Cuppycake Designs to design our school logo, and our mascot can be either cupcakes or oompa loompas. Both? Let me know what you think of these ideas. Oy. I wish I knew, too. I’ve switched my majors five times, gone to two different schools in three years, taken this year off to work at my church full time (what? dumbest idea ever), and I’m still absolutely clueless as to what I want to major in or what I want to do after I graduate. Hurray!

I vote all the confused people start a school with that “major for changing majors every three seconds.” We’ll hire Cuppycake Designs to design our school logo, and our mascot can be either cupcakes or oompa loompas. Both? Let me know what you think of these ideas.

]]> By: Lara http://jamieann.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-2876 Lara Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:28:05 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/02/12/the-unknown/#comment-2876 i'm 25 and i have two college degrees already, but i don't know that i've ever had that lightbulb moment. and most of the time i still don't feel like i have any sort of career or valid long-term job plan. i make enough for now, but i wonder a lot if it's sustainable forever. where am i really going? what am i doing? trust me - degrees don't change the doubting. i’m 25 and i have two college degrees already, but i don’t know that i’ve ever had that lightbulb moment. and most of the time i still don’t feel like i have any sort of career or valid long-term job plan. i make enough for now, but i wonder a lot if it’s sustainable forever. where am i really going? what am i doing?

trust me – degrees don’t change the doubting.

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