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I'm 27 and I feel too old and like I am running out of time quick.

I feel like I'm in the process of failing at life.
Abstraction · 61-69, M
1. What do you think success in life looks like? (Because we often have 'symbols' of success that are actually not that important. In other words, even if you achieved them they would be hollow compared to things that really matter.)
2. What do you have that is actually really good that you might be taking for granted?
Abstraction · 61-69, M
@Dan193 No, don't ever exaggerate on a CV. Dishonesty doesn't get us closer to our goals, it reduces us.

It's difficult without meeting you to give specific advice. Making yourself more employable is about really building your CV in different ways - acquiring skills, qualifications, etc.

I was in my mid-thirties and completely lost a previous career and had to start again and had kids and couldn't afford to study, could barely pay bills... I ended up in customer service, and whatever I applied for no-one thought my previous work counted for anything. On top of that I had chronic depression and struggled to cope. I eventually moved my way towards something and now I'm now a world expert in what I do. No, really. I had to rebuild from where I was. There was time for me from my mid-thirties - and you are only 27.
Dan193 · 26-30, M
@Abstraction "only 27" sounds so nice in this context. So thanks for that.
And how did u go about getting into that field? I don't even know what to choose, because so many don't even get a job after college in their desired field.
Abstraction · 61-69, M
@Dan193 I was in customer service in an NGO that worked in overseas aid. I just kept making a success of whatever they gave me - and frankly, it seemed to make no difference. I got small promotions, almost no salary increase, but because I always want to understand how things work so learnt about other parts of the organisation; because I never said to anyone, 'That's not my job' and got involved with things all over the place; ... I began to get a big picture and became useful. It was little steps and not until I was 40 that I broke into the overseas stuff - at the very bottom of it... I eventually was able to do some studies to support the move. It was slow, challenging... Now I'm 75 countries and published books down the track from there...
Paintedfox · 36-40, F
Lol you are! You fail and pick yourself up and keep on, up n down, you learn, you grow, its wild and great 🖤
Driver2 · M
Your way too young to think that
Cut negatively out wherever you can.
Something good can be around the corner
Driver2 · M
@Dan193 life is funny you can get a break out if nowhere

But you have take the risk if you feel it’s right.
You may have many chances or just a couple
Dan193 · 26-30, M
@Driver2 I'll keep my eyes open for them. Thank you, for your advices
Driver2 · M
@Dan193 you never know
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Do you want...

1. Pity
2. Advice
3. Confirmation
4. Contradiction
5. Apathy

Select all that apply.
Dan193 · 26-30, M
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
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Dan193 · 26-30, M
@MarkPaul haha ok
iamnikki · 31-35, F
Same. Only advice I can offer is to take time for yourself. Quiet time to plan things out and set goals.
Dan193 · 26-30, M
@iamnikki This is the only thing that still keeps me hopeful, that I am actually setting up goals towards a vision.
curiosi · 61-69, F
I'm pushing 60 and don't feel nearly that old. Most people think I am 30.
Dan193 · 26-30, M
@curiosi You're a young soul probably. And most people say I look younger too, but I feel bad when I look at the facts, like the age on paper.
FutureIdol · 31-35, M
I'll be 31 this year. I already know I'm a failure
SW-User
You’re losing energy and strength Dan.
Iwillwait · M
Start an exercise program.
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Feeling is natural but you aren't old
Dan193 · 26-30, M
@Donotfolowme you say..? Ok
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
@Dan193 what do you mean?

 
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