IT'S OK

Rarely a week goes by that someone doesn't ask me 'what job do you want to do?' or 'what are your future plans?' and frankly I am fed up. People need to realise that IT'S OK to not know where you want to be in 2, 5 or 10 years time. If you do know what you want, then you're the lucky ones. And still don't feel like you have to stick with that plan no matter what! I must have changed my job aspirations maybe 5 times (at least) since sixth form. And I'm still no closer to knowing. I've wanted to be an Interior Designer, an A&R Scout, a Journalist, a Diplomat, Intelligence Officer... the list goes on. All these jobs are so different from one another but I can't help having different interests! I love music and the arts, I love writing, and I'm also interested in the law and intelligence. So sue me? IT'S OK.

I want other young people to know that it's ok to tell people you don't have a clue what you want to do. Whether you're going to College, University or straight into work, choose something you enjoy. And if you enjoy a lot of things, your other interests can still be hobbies. Don't choose a career because it'll be easy to get a job or it pays well. You'll regret it. Life is too short to be rich and miserable.