Hello,
I never really knew what i wanted my job to be until recently it hit me, i like researching stuff about mental illnesses and autism, transsexualism in particular i find very fascinating. I also like the idea of helping other people.That's when i realized i wanted to do something relating to these things. I am 19 years old and my diploma is pretty "low end" meaning i can't even begin to study for some of these things. I have to put up with 2 years (1 if i do good) of a "level 2" diploma before i can start studying the level 3 studies that seem interesting.
It turns out that one of the only study i can do right now that vaguely relates to what i want is studying for Caretaker which basically means taking care of: elderly people and their homes, groceries. Kids and babies and changing diapers etc. Elderly folk i can deal with, and even sounds interesting but i hate kids and definitely don't want to change any diapers. Although i am told you can make either make the elderly your "focus point" or childeren.
I might have Aspergers but am not yet diagnosed, anyhow social things are not my strength and obviously you will do alot of social things as a caretaker. As a psychologist aswell, helping other people with mental illnesses or something. So i'm just not sure if i am making the right choice here. As well as having to put up with 2 (hopefully 1) years of things i don't feel comfortable with. The only aspect i like about caretaking is cleaning and trying to be support point/buddy for elderly. And the prospect of a nice degree too and maybe i can get a taste of what it is like in the field of Pscychology.
Soon i have a appointment with school and i am really undecided about whether i want to do it or not. It's basically that or a year of employment, and i really feel i am wasting my years while i could be studying. I really have no idea what to do, maybe this is one of those "just do it for the sake of progress" moments. Any advice is very welcome, thanks.
10 Sep 2012, 10:45 am
