When You Don't Know What You're Good At

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I dont know what i am good at as well. its so funny that people look at me and can think of many thing about me but I just not see my self at all . Now I am turning to 34 and about to change my career again because I dont like to job I am doing. with my age changing the job is hard to begin at one again. The interviewer ask me what is my strength point.... I blunt with that question because I not really know what is it.

jamie of MA 7:20AM June 22, 2011

This isn't new - it's the same stuff that parents, well-meaning friends, and school counselors tell people who are looking for work. has the writer ever taken his own advice? Taking an attitude of try-fail-try-again isn't much consolation for those who have to pay the bills.

Jade of CA 6:53PM April 15, 2010

This isn't new - it's the same stuff that parents, well-meaning friends, and school counselors tell people who are looking for work. has the writer ever taken his own advice? Taking an attitude of try-fail-try-again isn't much consolation for those who have to pay the bills.

Jade of CA 6:53PM April 15, 2010

I am one of those who can do many different things but have been challenged with finding that "one thing". I am looking to start a few ventures which will take the right amount of organization. Failing at things has been a great teacher for me and trying new things has shown me many things I don't like that I actually thought I would like. Glad to know I am not alone in this journey

Maze of OH 12:59PM October 05, 2009

I am one of those who can do many different things but have been challenged with finding that "one thing". I am looking to start a few ventures which will take the right amount of organization. Failing at things has been a great teacher for me and trying new things has shown me many things I don't like that I actually thought I would like. Glad to know I am not alone in this journey

Maze of OH 12:58PM October 05, 2009

Well, my job consists of waking my kids, taking them to school, picking them up, making dinner, cleaning, walking dog, taking kids to soccer practice. And I am a guy. Mr. Mom. I didn't think I'd be good at it but I am to a point, and even then I still feel like I lack something. Anyways, I still think I should have to pick a permanent career and I'm 36. Today I said, screw it, I'm taking an Electrical; Apprentice course. In the meantime I am waiting to get on with the Sheriffs Office, and possibly take an EMT course. I need to make ends meat and the world will not run out of criminals or accidents. In today's job criteria now, it seems the qualifications are, if you're willing to screw your co worker by getting them fired without feeling guilty, speak Spanish or your SOL, be able to stick your head up your Project Managers or Supervisors ass for great lengths of time, and act about as unqualified as possible then you are promised a career. Seems its hard to not be discouraged when taking a college course you will be able to use in the future. Hell, i might just join the National Guard. Isn't that what most do when they can't figure out what they want to do with their lives?
Very good encouragement btw.

wyatt_earp_fan of CA 12:33AM September 17, 2009

Showing once again, it is never too late.

GLH of MN 8:59AM September 03, 2009

It can be hard for some people to overcome all or nothing thinking. I remember debating going back to school in my 40s to study art. I was worried that I might not be good at it or that it might not be as enjoyable as I thought. A friend told me, "take one class." I did, and wound up staying for 2 years. Art is now a large part of what I do, although I haven't yet found a great passion or a way to blend my passions to create a great passion. Still, I have hope that even in my 80s (should I make it), I may yet discover it.

Robyn McIntyre of CA 1:56PM September 02, 2009