I know that I will more than likely get alot of people that do nothing but post rude comments... but I would still like to ask something for those of you that could share truthful advice. It is currently 2:30 AM in my time zone.... and out of no where, I realized some things that really bother me. I will be 18 in about a month. I have no future. At all. I have no clue what kind of job I could get.I don't even know where I want to go to college. I feel like I am living my life for other people. So, here's my question. Should I tell everyone to live their on life and let me figure out what I am doing on my own, or should I continue making other people happy because it kinda works for me?

Do whatever feels the best.

Hmmm, what is everyone going to say?

"God! You were MADE for everyone else, idiot."

or

"Dude, find out who you are, and go discover yourself!"

JediKirby

Get a job, you hippie.

omgpics

See if you can get a job at the local Costco. That's where I work. You get decent pay to start and good benefits. The supervisors there are more than willing to work your schedule around school. Also, I believe Costco has some tuition reimbursement programs. Just about all the people in the whole warehouse are great; there are always a few bad apples.

Anyway, try just working first then, after you have realized that retail or fast food or whatever it is you start as isn't what you want t do for the rest of your life then try to think about what you want to do.

YOu can always take some classes at your local JC and see what subjects interest you.

You feel like you are living your life for other people and so to decide whether or not to do that, you ask what other people want you to do! Just make your own choices and do whatever you want.

Then pick some goals for yourself, find something you're interested, or something you want, and study it or work until you can buy it. Best way to live.

Talk to people, like your parents, or teachers or a career advisor in your school or something.

girl I say, do what makes YOU happy. You know, u cant live your life for others. U only have one life ya know, in the end the decision is ultimately yours though. hope that helps girl

Laura

In all honesty, just chill. It'll work out. It always does. Just sit down and think about what you like, and then decide to do something that involves that.... It's really quite simple.

yeah, just find something that feels right and stick at it.

Thanks for the advice... I guess I just kinda freaked out... I have been in a really bad mood lately and my parents are constently talkin about moving ( about 2 hrs away).. so I have to move in with my annoying Grandmother so I can go to school... and all my friends are either definatley going to a college thats no where close to mine... and I'm just really depressed about all of it.It's like everyone's life has direction but mine.... My life is basically just going to take a turn for the worse... and I will more than likely end up alone, working a horrible job. But I guess I will have to deal with it. And I do try to make myself happy, but I dont even know what I want anymore.

I say just take some time for yourself. Sit down and look at some interests you have, and then go about making steps and follow through on them till u reach your goals I know that sounds cheesey but it works. Decide if you wanna do school, or work or both. then figure out what it is you want to study or take classes in gen. fields of interest when u find what you like focus more on that. Discuss all possibilties. Dont worry, things always hit a rough spot but eventually work themselves out. Keep your head up girl *huggles*

Laura

if living for other people makes you happy, make sure the other people know what you really want before thay force it on you.

As far as knowing what life will bring, no one can really advise you. However, I would have to say just try to take whatever life throws at you.