Thank you for sharing. This hit me hard, as I also wanted to go into Psych then went into computers because there was supposed to be a demand for it, and it paid well. Ended up taking jobs outside my field because by the time I'd finished computer programming, I couldn't stand to even look at them anymore. I've got the same regret, one of the only ones I look back on and wish I could change. I'm telling my kids to follow their dreams, that happiness is greater than a fat paycheck, and that they only live once so make the best of it. <3
Lucky you are here playing around in crypto now ;D
I often wonder about this. Is it better to struggle financially and do something wanted, or do something "okay" and not struggle?
I'm hoping they can do BOTH. My son wants to be an auto mechanic, and I know some parents would steer their kids away from this kind of job since it's not "academic". I encourage the trades! Get those useful skills, make money, AND do something you enjoy! As long as they can support themselves / their (eventual) families, I will support them.