This is super interesting. But, if anything, it had the opposite effect on me to what was intended.
I'm 25, and I've been a bit stressed recently about how I've been working in the same company since I was 19 (took a year out and graduated uni when I was 21). I've started to feel like I've been wasting my 20s not taking enough opportunities or not seeking a more exciting job, just settling for one that's relaxing and good enough for now.
Seeing just how tiny my career has been so far, in comparison to retirement age, really made me reflect how things aren't that bad. I've got plenty of time to enjoy a comfy job and make some money before I go off taking crazy risks.
> just settling for one that's relaxing and good enough for now.
There's nothing wrong with that! I think it's okay to enjoy life for a few years without looking for anything "better" (whether that is in terms of career, how exciting the job is)..
I was planning on doing my masters soon (I'm 23) but figured my mental health is finally tolerably stable, I live with people I enjoy being around, have a circle of friends, enjoy work.. i could do this for another 1-2 years and just try to be happy for once, instead of looking for what the future will bring.
I'm 25, and I've been a bit stressed recently about how I've been working in the same company since I was 19 (took a year out and graduated uni when I was 21). I've started to feel like I've been wasting my 20s not taking enough opportunities or not seeking a more exciting job, just settling for one that's relaxing and good enough for now.
Seeing just how tiny my career has been so far, in comparison to retirement age, really made me reflect how things aren't that bad. I've got plenty of time to enjoy a comfy job and make some money before I go off taking crazy risks.
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