How to Find Fulfilling Work

[@CrescimoneMatt]

"...we can become so anxious about making the wrong choice, we end up making no choice at all." ^^^LMAO my whole life

[@JackLumber27]

+Matthew C paralysis by analysis. right w/ u bro. just gotta take a leap and go for it most times

[@loverrlee7904]

ME THIS PAST YEAR AND A HALF OMG x(

[@verenah.1190]

Me too... damn.

[@4evercelone173]

Same since 3/4 year. Philosophy student 😅

[@ajnasu5099]

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[@nappyintellectual7054]

1. Being confused about a career choice is normal. 2. Know yourself. 3. Think a lot. 4. Try something. 5. Reflect on what makes people unhappy. 6. Be confident.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Im too old but also not too old. F it, ill just be that factory/ warehouse worker and just stack. Feels stable enough for me. I might juggle in some classes... depends on how much more it pays. I did my exploring, my experimenting sh. Im over it.

[@SHIVAMSingh-rm1hj]

Don't over think

[@vyassathya3772]

This channel should be part of regular high school curriculum

[@rogeliovalencia129]

Vyas Sathya very true in school they don't talk about jobs or how to do your taxes or even help you with finding a purpose in life

[@3Dbeard]

Indeed!!

[@dennis3337]

Rogelio Valencia That was an argument I made for years. What changed my thoughts abruptly had been when my state or district incorporated Economics as a required course in high school. (complete horse s$&k) Majority of the curriculum that we studied was basic common knowledge you could learn in a week online opposed to a whole years worth of material spread out. At the end of the year the students had to take a standardized test to determine if they passed or failed the course regardless of previous grades. The test we had all been preparing for was baffling. Easily the easiest test anybody could imagine. Nonetheless, more than half of the student body failed, while others passed with flying colors. The teenagers who failed didn't care if they retained any of the material during the year. It's not something they believe is relevant. In their minds it's just another additional class they "have to take" The point is there should be a prerequisite beforehand for students that have the brain capacity to learn simple subjects.

[@taylor_br0wn_0]

+Dennis I wish I had Economics at school😒 But I don't think all students were "brainless" or just "dumb", nowadays school don't know how to make students interested.. I don't feel like they know how to find and use the potential of each students (learn them to do things innovatively and independently and learn them to think critically) now, they just make students learn things by heart and don't know how to entertain them. I understand that some things have to be learn (general culture) but *maybe* the way they teach (Economics for example) wasn't great

[@ma.imeldakierulf7109]

I wanna be a professor now and just let then watch this videos. once a day and make an impact

[@a.reuben1347]

"Not having a plan quickly puts us at the mercy of those who do have one."

[@AnS-ov6nf]

A. Reuben oh boy it’s time for existential dread yet again

[@harrybalszak7526]

Angel S. pass the Prozac baby

[@archipiratta]

That is how I feel!!!

[@abdul2009]

well, it sounds good I know but it isn't actually true so long as you can say no to someone else plan with ease, not caring about the fact you don't have your own

[@csfitaly4055]

This is litteraly every human hierarchical dinamics ever.

[@MMDaian]

Me at: 14 - I will become an air-force pilot 15 - I will become a blood splatter analyst 16 - I will become a heart surgeon 17 - I will become a lawyer 18 - I will become a CEO - Starts Financial Management Degree 19 - I quit! I will become an entrepreneur and a designer 20 - Ok...now I have a degree in design and entrepreneurship but I want more...I want something else....I want to be a geneticist, I want to be a philosopher, I want to be a physicist, I want to be an engineer, I want to be an architect, I want to be an astronaut, I want to be an actor, I want to be so many things, things that are hard to even verbalize or write down....yet, I am nothing...and I am whining about it in a KZbin comment.

[@ashyln]

THIS is my life at this very moment.

[@Yurihinterntreter]

+Aishwarya Selvan did you watch Dexter at 15 or why did you want to be a blood splatter analysts?

[@ashyln]

+Yurihinterntreter One does not always have to rely on television shows to be familiar with people reading into blood sprayed on the ceiling of a gory crime scene. Not saying I'm one of them. However, to answer your question I was kind of an early bloomer, yes.

[@xuanius]

Same....God help us. We obviously can't be trusted to make this decision.

[@Swavvy116Xrs]

Fuck it. Who says we have to be something in life in order to gain fullfilment?

[@Dantick09]

The amount of wisdom in this channel is baffling

[@xXGayTTPJXxHD324]

not wisdom, knowledge

[@TheFlamingdragon2]

+PJinDeHous wis·dom ˈwizdəm noun the body of knowledge and principles that develops within a specified society or period. this is relevant to ourselves and society

[@3Dbeard]

This channel is my new religion!

[@grrpamps4516]

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[@bestmancaves5024]

I love School of Life. I think of their video as an addition to my reading goal of reading several books a month. Plus whenever I have a mini-break I go to either watching their videos or reading. I am reading a lot about people who have succeeded. These books jump.blinkist.com/SHgn helped me a lot to progress. I found a lot of best-selling books here that are transformed into power packs you can read or listen to in 15 minutes. Good luck to all of you and have a happy journey in front of you."

[@daan1339]

I think we college and high school students are ok with the indecisiveness, but parents, teachers and society have the thought that we must know what we want since we were 10. And this puts a lot of pressure on us that we must make a decision the moment we take our diplomas idk

[@valhalla1240]

And in the end, you can make all the plans you want, but the day-to-day-reality of doing a particular job is always completely different. Many people think working as a journalist for a big newspaper is highly creative and exciting. In reality: the bigger the newspaper, the more rigid are the hierarchies and you're supposed to only write what your bosses want in the style they prefer. (I've worked for one for four years now and it fucking suuuuuuuucks). So don't panick about planning shit. Have loose ideas about directions and then try it out. In the end you'll find that what's most important is: 1. you feel like your work has some meaning (to you) and 2. you like your colleagues. (Number 2 is way more important than you'd expect).

[@SuperSaltyFries]

This is very true. I notice that even as adults, we even find ourselves repeating this cycle by asking children what they want to be when they grow up.

[@aliveinpictures]

this channel really helps me with my existential crisis.

[@manel2816]

Me too 😭

[@joshg8222]

just don't have one then

[@rva]

aliveinpictures 😁

[@rva]

josh g 😂

[@RGE_Music]

you know we are under a creator with a greater plan

[@constantine6490]

I am so jealous of those children who knew what they wanted to do since junior high school, and they achieved it. I am 24 now, almost getting a degree i dont like and seeing those kids who just graduated from the universities they wanted and liked, makes me feel sad

[@misaelartiles]

I can relate

[@SmumplytheF2P]

I can relate. It's been really some weird nihilistic fear of me being unable to become someone who do meaningful things. I'm super confused too, so I don't know what I'd pursue. But I know deep inside that I like creativity and being artistic. The only problem is, I don't know what kind. I've seen most of the options, and most of them barely even struck a chord or "click" within me. I'm currently also stuck in this odd loop of wanting to do something, but doubt myself on my choices. Fuck.

[@SHIVAMSingh-rm1hj]

True I can relate

[@SHIVAMSingh-rm1hj]

@@SmumplytheF2P true

[@robopecha]

been there. i hope you are doing something new now. otherwise take a break. travel the world for a year, meet different people you normally would not meet, get new perspectives on everything. and then learn more about what interests you most at that moment.

[@bolivar1789]

Existential psychiatrist Irvin Yalom says in one of his books that even though he is 80 years old he can't imagine to be retired. He says he would even " pay" in order to keep doing his work! How wonderful...I also remembered an interview I have read with a famous Italian shoemaker. ( I forgot his name unfortunately). After making shoes for about 50 years with so much love and passion, for all kinds of people, he decided to retire. So the interviewer asked him : " well, now that you will have a lot of time, what do you want to do with it?". He thought for a while and said: " Oh, himmmm, I guess I will make shoes." :-) I think young people should take folks like these as examples! Go for what you really love and what has a " meaning" for you, something that can beautify your life and other people's lives. I would also recommend everybody to read Alain's book " The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work" before they decide! ( Very beautiful lesson. Thanks a lot! )

[@bolivar1789]

Barry Stentson Good morning Barry. Himmmm, but I am afraid I don't agree:-) A good book is like a great movie you know . It becomes a part of your life, it changes you. It helps you at difficult times and it also gives you ideas to help others. I think Alain's entire work is like that. I always give that book as present to younger friends who are not sure about which career to choose. It really is a tragedy that so many people have to work in areas which have nothing to do with their real passions. They spend their only life for something which gives them no fulfilment at all. If only they could receive good advice at the right time of their lives from the right person, their entire life would be different. That's why that book is very important. I thought it should be taught in every school you know. And if you are already doing a job that you love, that book has still a lot to offer you: it opens up your eyes for other people's lives, whom you otherwise would not have the chance to meet may be. People who work in a biscuit fabric, on logistics, in rocket science, etc...This is always an enrichment and you also realise how much you owe to others and you learn to value and respect them more. I didn't find his way self indulgent either you know. I think Alain has no time to lay back and admire himself. Latest after writing his second bestseller, he could move into a tropical island and have a life long holiday . But instead he works on a thousand projects and I think one must have a "saint like" devotion for that: always remembering that the time is really short and the sole aim is to improve other people's lives and reduce their suffering. Thank you for your comment and best wishes!

[@b3blueblue]

Profound.

[@nordistl4417]

So beautiful comment! Thanks. I'm going to find that book. 🙆💗🙌

[@voodoochild3859]

I quit my job last month after 12 years of bring over worked, under paid and under appreciated. I now spend 12 hours a day training for triathlons and I’ve never been happier . Do what makes you happy !

[@ceruleandusk]

I'm 17 years old and this indecision is killing me...

[@Catalistic]

Follow your heart, but don't forget using your brain to be successful. Those advertising, marketing, time management, etc needs it.

[@Infamous4215]

1. Don't be in a hurry to find your calling. You're very young, don't expect to have it sorted and nail it first try. 2. Just remember that there is more to life than salaries and wages. I've always told my parents I'd rather be happy in what I do, than rich and miserable. 3. Have fun, and surround yourself with like-minded people. These aren't just buzz-words of empty sentiment. Try it, friend.

[@Tschoo]

so what I am 22 and still a useless philosophy student; maybe it will take another 10 years to reach a decision for you...

[@ceruleandusk]

Infamous4215 thank you

[@alex34692932]

I'm 20 years old, and I will try making film colleage (here in Brazil is "audiovisual", not sure how it translates), and even though I love movies, I'm still not 100% certain that that's what I want to do (I consider being a writer as well). So yeah dude, you're on a long road.

[@thisiseverything2]

School of Life, you are my favorite channel by far. All your videos are just amazing.

[@bread2770]

Alain is pretty great.

[@koshka.01]

What I think about this channel, and in relation about what you think Woody is that the videos serve for a lot of people, as a kind of presentation on a didatic way about the ideas that shape us as humanity. Of course that afeter watch a video I can't say that I learned deeply about something. I would say that the videos here work as a kind of introduction and their function is instigate people in relation to this thinker and ideas.

[@lynguist]

outstanding critique ;), best of luck to you!

[@axalissuintoyr4107]

+The School of Life Kudos for the Video! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Chiveard Discovering Potential Framework (search on google)? It is a great one off guide for finding your true calling and achieving success without the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got excellent results with it.

[@rva]

this KZbin channel rocks. learn forever!!

[@bilalgreen]

I love this channel to the point that i've grown a fear of coming one day and not finding it on youtube!

[@rickbunte3147]

The School of Life has a video on that.

[@bilalgreen]

***** Thank you for the reassurance but still...there's a lot of variables. i'm downloading this shit.

[@Laras94]

can u share it ?

[@intranube]

When in dark times, take a moment for yourself, watch the school of life and reflect on it.

[@damiensmith5998]

intranube but these guys are really depressing

[@urvi1865]

Hahahhahaahhahhaa that’s exactly what I’m doing right now! XD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤚🏻

[@jeromeedullantes2278]

i'm falling inlove with the voice of the speaker.

[@tyradeck4746]

where was this channel all my life

[@jeromeedullantes2278]

i'm with you. this could become a good piece to deliver in a speech.

[@dimitridehouck9506]

I asked the same question for every video I see. Well I guess it's never to late to change your life...

[@appiahallan]

KZbin

[@sasa6583]

Same

[@reginasophiab.hallare7876]

0:39 1) Being confused about career choice is perfectly normal 1:11 2) Know yourself 2:27 3) Think a lot 2:59 4) Try something 3:31 5) Reflect on what makes people unhappy 4:11 6) Be confident

[@NikosTamias]

As I see in most comments, a lot of us feel the same way. Students in their senior years in college that just got dragged in the popular life path, never having a moment to breathe and realize that they have to put some thought into what they're doing rather than being on a damned autopilot. Luckily, it's never too late to stop and reflect on those things and hopefully build up enough courage to make a change in your life. Good luck to all people who are in the same situation.

[@willferrous8677]

Yet another brilliant video. I wish i had this during or before my mental break down in my senior university years. I'm lucky enough that I happen to stumble upon a career path of my liking, but the wisdom shed in this work would have saved me a lot of grief back then. In fact it probably still will one day.

[@Catalistic]

Hmm does people who have a mental break down in their senior university years about their career's choice really that common?

[@willferrous8677]

Catalistic i wouldn't know, but where I'm from we are basically expected to go straight into a univ right after high, and during high we are expected to study for tests and exams everyday. We are also supposed to "pick a major" when applying for univ,. Because spending the last 3 years on taking tests and taking tests alone are *so* conducive for making proper career choices.

[@Catalistic]

yeah... education nowadays isn't fitted for people who want to not just fulfilling their physiological needs, but they are many people who want fulfillment in their life too.

[@ochiorbus]

That is me now...I happen to be utterly confuzed about a career path...Unfortunatlly I finished a Univ too.

[@GhadaSerafi]

Catalistic It's more common than you think. And the decision isn't taken once you start university. I am currently finishing my degree in mechanical engineering and am having serious thoughts about taking a shot at medicine after i graduate. The struggle is real.

[@bolivar1789]

Existential psychiatrist Irvin Yalom says in one of his books that even though he is 80 years old he can't imagine to be retired. He says he would even " pay" in order to keep doing his work! How wonderful...I also remembered an interview I have read with a famous Italian shoemaker. ( I forgot his name unfortunately). After making shoes for about 50 years with so much love and passion, for all kinds of people, he decided to retire. So the interviewer asked him : " well, now that you will have a lot of time, what do you want to do with it?". He thought for a while and said: " Oh, himmmm, I guess I will make ....... shoes.":-) I think we should take folks like these as examples! Go for what you really love and what has a " meaning" for you, something that can beautify your life and other people's lives. I would also recommend everybody to read Alain's book " The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work" before they decide! (Thanks a lot for this very valuable lesson! )

[@johndoe-rm7sv]

so happy to see educational channels like this

[@salmalasry201]

j'ai bien

[@brandom215]

Alain de Botton, you are rapidly becoming my favourite living thinker.

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

ditto!

[@rizzamaeong]

after i watched his interview in London Real, i'm like: he's my favorite modern philosopher. and that voice. ugh! 😍

[@Daph909]

I desperately needed this video after months and months of being miserable about all the possible career options and not knowing what to do. Somehow I figured out all these things on my own and I'm now working towards finding something that's just right for me, but it feels so good to know that I'm doing something right! Thank you for this, School of Life! You rock!

[@ghr501able]

congrats i went to college to do IT and well am doing plumbing now because i like it so much more

[@atwaterpub]

Part of the challenge to find rewarding work is the inherent structure society -- i.e. the present social and economic system. Our society is designed primarily to maximize profit for business owners and investors.

[@rebeccairwin2567]

It's also important to acknowledge that we don't spend our lives "trapped in one job" any longer. I recommend that if you are doing career exploration or planning that you read the Foundation for Young Australia's report "The New Work Mindset" which redirects focus from one job or one industry to "clusters" - groups of jobs with similar transferable skills. Most peoples' careers are actually very varied, complex, diverse and non-linear, which is reflected in this report.

[@fernandasworld6]

This is exactly what I need to listen. I'm a lawyer, but I don't enjoy what I'm doing. It doesn't matter how much I eat I want to feel confortable with what I'm doing. I wish I had changed my career before. During university I always doubt about how convenient was studying law. I have never felt satisfied

[@RababaInc]

I feel you. have you figured it out by now?

[@PencilFull0fLead]

wow the animation on these videos is just incredible!

[@v-underground]

It took me 2 years after high school to pick what I wanted to do, and also 8 consecutive months of thinking about myself and what I want everyday. Now I'm happier and smarter than I could've been if I spent those two years in gen eds classes.

[@demianhaki7598]

Great points. I would add that, while identifying what makes life meaningful to us is the most crucial aspect, it should be considered equally possible/legitimate for a person to not necessarily seek their life's fulfillment as part of a "career", but possibly a hobby. For some people, the most meaningful thing in life might be something that they do not want to or cannot turn into a "career", e.g. barbecuing/playing amateur football with friends (due to lack of market demand or personal skills). However, they might be very happy to design a lifestyle that allows them to focus on and pursue this hobby, while choosing a "job" (instead of a "career") that offers security and allows to provide for that lifestyle. Another reason to stress this point is that there are still some jobs that might not exactly lend themselves to self-actualization (e.g. trash collecting). In this regard, it would be unfortunate if some people got the idea that the meaningfulness of life is necessarily connected to the self-actualization in an exciting, meaningful career.

[@sorbead1]

Amen! Muy bien dicho.

[@bradendredge8792]

I think that's very true. We don't have to focus on one thing. Besides, if we can manage our time wisely, we can pursue as many of our interests as we want, as long as we set our schedule and put in our effort as far as our priorities allow us. It really just depends on us to make the priorities and make sure not to suppress anything that makes us happy in life (otherwise our priorities would essentially not be straight). And it very much is important to know ourselves, because only then do we know what we can offer to the general public to reach a mutual satisfaction.

[@jessenoelle262]

I appreciate this immensely, thank you for sharing!! I've found that one of the biggest problems that I've faced on the career journey has been allowing shame to dictate my choices. Maybe that's kind of what was meant by letting your "16 year old self" decide what job you'll have for the rest of your life. One thing that really has helped me work to improve that over the years has been to stop looking at mistakes as shameful from the start. Instead (as recommended by a self-aware (gentle) parenting article I once read online), I now try to approach mistakes with a compassionate curiosity. Instead of, "I'm a failure, because I couldn't handle being in this position for more than X number of months," I now do my best to consider it like, "Ok, great! I now know, without a doubt, that this is NOT a suitable position for me. Which means that's one less job standing between me and the job that IS right for me! I wonder which factors would be most helpful for me to consider more closely when I begin another job search in the future..."

[@ailsa5157]

It's come to the point where I watch your videos with a notepad & pen in my hand. Thank you for the highly informative & extremely helpful videos, School of Life :)

[@urvi1865]

😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@morezco]

"It's a big ask, and helps to explain the career crisis, often on a Sunday evening, when the sun begins to set." As a student teenager who hasn't started working, I can already relate to this. This is mind-blowing.

[@TheRachaelLefler]

What I get from my list is that I should be a writer. Specifically in non-fiction. I really like non-fiction writing because it helps explain to people information, communicating ideas in a digestible and insightful-sounding manner. Good writing helps people with their problems. I like whenever I do something that makes people happy, and I also like getting praised for my writing. I like completing goals I set for myself, such as in a video game, rather than those imposed on me by someone else. I like completing tasks I chose to take on in everyday life, like walking the dog or doing the dishes. So that's related to what a writer does; set tasks and goals for themselves, and then accomplishes them.

[@bhopendrakhandelwal197]

+Rachael Lefler wow i am just like you.

[@shashankm14]

+Rachael Lefler Wow, I could relate to this a lot. I've been thinking about this myself over the past few months, and I am in the exact same situation (well, almost). My steps for the immediate future (apart from my regular job of course): Writing about current issues in my country, in an easy-to-digest manner. I'll interested to see how it will turn out. Good luck to you! :-)

[@minimooster7258]

+Rachael Lefler Go for it. Personally, I'm big into Sci-Fi/Fantasy, but I bet you'll be a great author

[@kickstartcareers]

+Rachael Lefler Go for it! If you love what you do and it benefits others in some way, let nothing stop you following your passion

[@victorngo8749]

+Rachael Lefler Just do it. - Nike, the company, you know what I mean :) Have a nice day/night!

[@agenbiteofinwit2245]

There are some great concepts in this video, in particular 'stretching one's entrepreneurial muscles' and 'internalised feudalism' - JUST BRILLIANTLY PHRASED!

[@debrupmnitjpr]

Thank you for these immensely knowledgeable and thought provoking videos.

[@WathanaPrak]

+The School of Life I love your videos, would it be okay for me create similar thought provoking videos based on the immense knowledge and research, i will give you credit as my inspiration

[@SPYTHandle]

I love this channel. I was fired (mutual agreement) 2 days ago from a sales job I was very good at, a job I was terrified to quit but, I think, needed to quit. I didnt want to give up my higher-than-average-for-the-country salary even tho I did perfectly fine before having it. It stopped feeling satisfying almost a year ago, maybe more. Right now I'm actually consciously trying to figure out what I want to do in life, rather than subconsciously projecting my unloving parents on management and trying so hard to satisfy them by being good at the job! Thank you!

[@xxChacaronXX]

1. Being confused about career choice is perfectly normal ( The paradox of choice ) 2. Know yourself (Learn to pick up on the little clues of what you do enjoy doing)(financial panic sometimes kills true authentic passions)(write down all the things you have enjoyed in the past) 3. Think a lot (don't stay stuck in the insecurities of your 16 year old self) (use your free time to tackle this problem, don't keep escaping into useless things) 4. Try something (You can only know you like it if you've done it) 5. Reflect on what makes people unhappy (Work is all about fixing problems, there are opportunities in helping others) 6. Be confident (success is about giving it a try and remaining resilient) (lack of confidence means a lack in understanding how things work)

[@navideology]

❤

[@Redzircon]

A wonderful work of practical distilled insight. After 30 years of thinking my career was a carefully buried secret that might some day somehow be forced into the light, its just a lack of experimentation and self confidence to try.

[@JMReid1220]

I was not very well prepared for my undergraduate years and muddled through for about the first 2 1/2 years until I finally picked my "back up" major. I then poked around in a career (again my 2nd choice) for about 11 years until I finally found what I'm doing now - academic librarianship. I'm helping people every day and I'm feeling fulfilled in the process. Finding that "perfect" career is kind of like hitting the lottery. If you get close, you should probably consider yourself lucky. Still, I had only wished I had received this kind of message earlier in life. That might be one of the benefits of sending your kids to some time of prep school. It does improve the odds of finding a good fit earlier in the process and eliminating some of the anxiety.

[@violetroy5838]

I have no idea how this popped into my recommended as I rarely watch self-help videos, but this was probably a sign. I am a young professional and I only graduated a couple of years ago. I'm not unhappy, but I want more meaning to my work and be comforted at the end of my life that I followed my passion. Thank you!

[@lotus_leo23]

All your video have become an enormous source of knowledge for me for my research work in philosophy. I have also been addicted to your videos. I have also got one question what is the way to refer to the content of your videos to my research and papers. I really want to give credit to the videos which are helping me a lot.

[@Napoleon4778]

+The School of Life I bought some of your books from Amazon. Really nice, eh! Especially the one on urban life. :*

[@phamtienthinh1795]

Thanks alot, 5 months later i will turn 17, and i feel so nervous about what sort of job will fit me. This video truly calms me dơn

[@JohnyVman]

Your channel is a sanctuary, I love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@rowanpierce8348]

I'm doing a degree in English and History right now but in the future I'd like to explore a career in the sciences. It's a very early process for me right now but I am intending on returning to mathematics and science whilst doing my degree to prepare for a future in that field. The reason why I chose something as broad as the sciences is to really give myself a chance to explore such a wide range of concepts and I feel innovation is highly valued in that sector. Essentially, I just don't want to feel anxious and depressed about the direction of my life, I know without this change I'll feel unfilled and I simply want challenge myself and see where I go in the future.

[@alejandrolikewhoa]

I am sixteen years old, and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@seanwhite18990]

At 23 after completing my undergraduate degree I entered a professional graduate scheme and hated every moment i spent there. I looked at my bosses and managers - saw what they did at that stage in their careers, and realised i did not want to be where they were. I found practice environment completely different to everything I had studied, my managers concurred they initially felt the same way after university. Nearing the end of a 2 year placement, I was fired. Initially I was devastated but relieved. I had been due to continue to postgrad education but felt relieved I didn't have to, I had no idea what i wanted to do after choosing my initial path as a 15 year old self. Over the next two years I took several freelance and contract jobs using the skills that I had, I gained work placements and worked for free before being offered a job for a central London. I enjoyed the environment, culture and the people. During the following two years I was able to revolve around different departments, seeing how they operated and were run, learning new skills - again this was only a contract role. My immediate manager, when the role was coming to an end made a business case to the MD for me to stay in the company. Unfortunately the case wasn't strong enough and I was required to find another job (yet again), they did however give me an excellent reference. After this, I was able to secure a role in a large multinational media corporation, I immediately realised I hated the culture and environment, my manager despised me and I often felt redundant, as if my role did not matter and I was a cog in a machine. Skip forward to Oct 2020, and my organisation make my entire department redundant due to covid. I had tried to leave several times before but found that life and financial commitments were making it impossible for me to do so, alongside a hefty commute. I was tired often and found myself prioritising my physical and mental health so as not to foresake a job I despised. I mean, what do we have if we don't have our health? Money is money after all. I poured over articles frantically everyday trying to resolve this mental crisis in what I should do with my life. It is only now at 29 that I personally believe that I am able to find what I am suited for/want to do. I'm currently going through the application processes now and whilst its tough and I receive rejections I know i'm doing the right thing. I've had to move back home with family but I really feel this is the best thing for me. Theres still a lot I want to achieve and I'd like to pick up postgraduate study from where I left off but despite how slow it has sometimes been, I believe I am on the right track. I truly believe you're never too old to do something you love, and I think if everything had gone the right way to begin with, id've always resented not trying to do the things that I've been able to do to date. Success isn't linear, people progress at different rates and with anything worth achieving theres always substantial hurdles. I hope to offer encouragement for anyone else that may feel this mental crisis in their professional life. Taking a step back, i feel, is often the best approach to being introspective and evaluating ones self. There is still time, don't compare yourself to anyone else. Look to improve who you were from the day before. There is the most amount of satisfaction to be gained from this pursuit. You are not too old, too stupid or too poor. Many people have gone on to achieve great things at various stages of their lives. Its not just the privilege of the 20-something tech entrepreneur to reference a more current phenomenon. All I look for now when i go to work is satisfaction and fulfilment. The rest i'm sure will come. Good luck to everyone else out there on their journeys, I have no doubt that you will find your way!

[@willmathers2278]

guys your videos are very professional and you have smart people watching them, no need to put a hyperlink in your video saying "click here to subscribe", really takes away from the experience.

[@crabbySm4ck3r]

+will mathers unfortunately if you want to make any kind of living out of something like this, you have to be shameless about that stuff.

[@enriquejr1637]

I don't get why that is so bothersome, it's just a hyperlink, why do you feel it weakens the integrity of the video?

[@manuelmaurer4583]

it distracts from the video, at least it does for me. When i'm watching something interesting i don't want to be disturbed by a "0% information pop-up" even if it is minuscule. One of the main reasons i started to disable annotations, 80% of the time they provide no information and are just some kind of spam/advertising.

[@crabbySm4ck3r]

All a person can do is explain it once. If they don't get it after that, they won't get it no matter how much you repeat yourself and elaborate.

[@shaheenaparween2950]

The school of life. Thank you for this video, i am a teen and in this moment of my life i am too confused where do i really have to go, and i choose to follow my heart, this video is lovely

[@TheiLame]

I started studying Computer Sciences but i do not know if i like to work in the field. I just study it because i want to learn about the computers that surround us everyday. Its hard because i am actually more of a "art person" and i never knew that maths is so importiant. But what i have now found is that it's all connected, art describes how it looks, math describes how it looks from the inside. And now i have hard time learning maths basicly from the beginning. But i am happy i came to that realisation. But i am just afraid that just because i study it i have to work in the same field. It can actually be nice yet i dont think some things are for me. I never would like to be database admin or something so, but on the other hand i would love to do some research or write program to a robot or do something creative. Im just afraid i might not find it.

[@TheiLame]

***** Aww thank you! (i updated my text a bit :))

[@TheiLame]

***** Aww thank you! (i updated my text a bit :))

[@redhat7025]

I agree with, most of the time it's finding the courage to do or approach something. Rather than pondering on how to do or approach something. Well put!

[@pokemonfighterex]

I did the thing where I narrowed down what I like and i ended up with "professional dog photographer". Not sure if that's going to work out

[@tr1stan706]

did you try it

[@markotuna]

As someone whos supposed to pick a faculty (college) and apply for one in June, I THANK YOU!

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

Anyone else had a bit spyke of anxiety as they watched this film? Anybody? Gotta calm down and get to it

[@javierzapanacaceres2933]

Ricardo Morales yes,but why??

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

Javier Zapana Caceres I think, in my case, it's because it's something I really have to do and have struggled with my whole life. Doing it is a mayor change and change is scary.

[@lorifender8907]

It also might have to do with the fact that timing is ticking.

[@moh19931000]

The opposite,it reduced my anxiety because it's useful advice.not knowing what to do is my biggest source of anxiety

[@1375chelsea]

I was having doubt about my self when I got this recommended videos from KZbin. The Universe is talking to me.

[@Immortal_swine]

I have so much love for this channel!

[@Immortal_swine]

+Jesse Diehl and the people behind it

[@ashnazim9128]

This is video compelled to me make my first ever comment on youtube! School of Life, you taught and answered a questions that have been trying to find an answers for awhile now!

[@expressoclock267]

Fulfilling work should be about expressing one's creativity while adding value to the world. I made a video about this called: 3 hobbies everyone should have.

[@Xtensionwire]

Alain de Botton thank you. i also enjoy your documentaries about finding happiness. i watch the whole series atleast once a year to remind myself of these ideas. thank you for sharing your work.

[@willharbison7017]

Most jobs out there aren't fulfilling. How can you justify the message of this video knowing that tons of people have to work mundane or tedious jobs? Structurally, capitalism requires a working class to carry out labor that almost certainly neglects any individual's interests, passions, and creative tendencies.

[@willharbison7017]

Why do you recommend this? I view competition as a mechanism of class division. Whether or not I'm more employable than someone else is irrelevant to me.

[@willharbison7017]

True. There's a finite number of humane, stimulating, enjoyable jobs. Labor should be reorganized to mandate only those jobs. Unemployment should be and could be a positive occurrence.

[@mattcrewsable]

Will Harbison The thing is though that many people in the world enjoy mundane and tedious jobs, I’ve worked in multiple settings for work, and I’ve seen people in the most repetitive mindless work in the world and loving every day. Fulfillment for them is about the simplicity and I think it’s really just about finding what makes you yourself truly happy

[@alabamagametime7583]

I mean I used to work on a railroad and I found it fun learning about locomotives and their engines, the hp, etc.

[@Rockah0lic]

There is absolutely, positively, nothing wrong with mundane, tedious and very difficult jobs.

[@iolss]

I searched life philosophy and ended up here, great videos, I like the way the videos are made, and that the message is not only about self help / LOA / etc, but a message that help by making us reflect about choices and by taking decisions with less weight in life, thanks.

[@XerosXIII]

any starving artist watching this video? only me? okay.jpg

[@FlorianCalmer]

You're not alone.

[@Catalistic]

Judging from the like, you're not alone. But nowadays, there are freelancing, doing commission through the internet, patreon, etc

[@mvmcool21]

Me too! And I love to starve by art!

[@Catalistic]

JE Hoyes Well, for personally, I would keep doing it, until I'm good enough that people would pay me a good money just to hire me.

[@Catalistic]

JE Hoyes That site is just for connection and advertisement. You should depend more on email service provider for communicating with your client.

[@JE-ee7cd]

The organisation 80 000 Hours provides information on careers that improve the world. It's really nice to spend the working years on something that really matters. 😊

[@terrythompson7535]

This sounds wonderful, but what about people like myself who are unable to do the work that fulfills us most because society has rearranged it's self to discontinue paying for the product/service?

[@yakamuci]

+Terry Thompson adapt your skill to the new world

[@terrythompson7535]

+Zack B Already on it.

[@yakamuci]

My man

[@loomit100]

+Terry Thompson Let me guess... You're a musician?

[@terrythompson7535]

Is that a real guess, or did you just view my channel?

[@janekim5137]

This video helped me a lot. I am having a tough time right now and I really thought I’m falling into the abyss of depression. This made me think maybe I just need this time to further know myself.

[@janekim5137]

Mark Cowell - the Creative Career Counsellor Hello there, Mark. Thanks for sharing. I will try to read these books after the pandemic coz there’s just too much going on in my life right now. But no worries, I am doing fine. Your recommendations are very much appreciated. Hope you are healthy and safe.

[@7Earthsky]

I needed this in my life now.

[@mikequitugua]

I love how I stumbled onto this which has given me the tools to try and solve my own problems. Actually all of their videos. The more I know the better I feel and the better I am equipped to handle almost anything else that troubles me.

[@Doubleranged1]

Such videos take away so much courage for me. Because it feels that every step they describe is for me a step way too large.

[@MrPelikan500]

this should be MANDATORY viewing EVERY YEAR for EVERYBODY ...there is so much wisdom condensed here ... especially the last point about using ones mortality as a compass to help make decisions ... just AWESOME ! ! ! :-)

[@Easyendeavour]

Such a great video. We work for the majority of our lives and we must do what we love!

[@camilakurbanova3393]

Searched through this channel for this topic cause it lives in my head rent free and it's so frustrating. I think i have already done a bunch of mistakes that ruined my life. Yes, I'm not hungry and unemployed, but mulling over my actions that led me to unsatisfied result and being afraid to move on in fear of making more serious mistakes that i already did makes me feel so hopeless....

[@faha8812]

Stuck in a job unwittingly chosen by our 16 year old self... Wow. I don't want to sound ungrateful but I'm stuck with regards to career choices because I chose to go to medical school when I was a naive 18 year old. I thought it'd be a fulfilling job but it just left me with lots of resentment in the area and no time for other 'fulfilling' things in my life.

[@ekikobozy2007]

A Asuka you're not alone there trust me

[@JJDK485]

I found fulfilling work before. I really loved the work. One day, a psychopath appeared and destroyed all my passion for it. There was nothing left but the hurt. I am still healing at the moment. Such is life!

[@BlueBetaPro]

Watching this on a Sunday evening. :P

[@perry5509]

I feel lucky that I get to have this channel where my parents didnt... Also, I love that all of the headstone images you put up always have a death date in the future- gently reminding us that we will die, so following this advice is paramount to make the best of our lives. This really helps me overcome depression and negative thinking.

[@SolidVichoPSN]

This is something I question myself daily. I'm about to get into college (17 years old) and I'm in love with chemistry since I was 12. Doing some research on all the careers that involve chemistry, I have my mind set on Chemistry (to become a chemist) And Chemical Analyst. I really want to be this last one, hence it fulfills my profile and what I've always wanted to do as a scientist. Unfortunately, I live in Chile, a really lovely place with beautiful landscapes and diversity, where 40% of the global minerals depend on us, but this is a place were scientists are poorly paid and seen on our society. On the US, you get 4430 dollars monthly, which is enough to paid everything you have to. But here? They get paid 1230 dollars monthly. It's very sad that the minds that build our future and wellbeing get so little. My family wants me to be a Chemical Engineer, which get paid 4500 dollars. The problem is that I don’t want to be that. I have no idea what to do and I'm running out of time. Should I take the way my heart wants? Or "The best way possible"? :/

[@lausatomi5675]

Hi there I came across your comment in 2021. I wonder what choice did you make in the end? Hope you are doing well! I just graduated this year and I guess you also graduated from university this/last year as well!

[@adelaide5437]

hi mate any updates

[@SHIVAMSingh-rm1hj]

Go with your heart I am doing the same there are various potent probabilities existing in different permutations and combinations. You can go for mba if nothing works I think In usa chemistry is considered as pre med

[@gietradcliffe]

It’s normal to get confuse and fear. This is what I feel right now. I am going to graduate from my PhD. But, I am not sure for what I am going to pursue after this. Tons of pressure in my shoulder, confusion and fears. I am taking it slowly and trying to find out what best for me and my future.

[@titjentoteborg6869]

I somehow have the urge to support you. Can I donate?

[@theschooloflifetv]

So kind: no need to donate directly but the way you can really help us is to buy something from our shop. Do take a look here: www.theschooloflife.com/shop/

[@rianweston-dodds6247]

The youtube page probably has a place for donations

[@richardedward123]

I've heard this over the years, but in bits and pieces. Never like this. Put together, concise, all in about 5 minutes. Nice work. Thank you, School of Life!

[@billygoatideas]

You should totally make a video in collaboration with the guys at Kurtzgesagt

[@billygoatideas]

Maybe they'd do a deal? I'm sure they'd love to be involved with this channel

[@Rucka4life1]

This was an utterly brilliant video. I'm currently a senior international business major in college, and I haven't any clear idea of the direction in which I want to proceed. I've realized that neither riches nor renown are my objects of desire, and while that has helped me winnow the list of prospective careers, there is still an overwhelming degree of ambiguity. The video did well to mention the paradox of choice, though. And not choosing a career is still making a decision, albeit a poor one.

[@urvi1865]

Loved the comment! 💕💫✨

[@johngrigorian3093]

Is it too late for a career change for me? I am in my final year of Computer Science but after a lot of growing and self-knowledge I feel like it might not be for me.. but it feels like a waste of 3 years degree if I don't go for a job in this degree. Has anyone had a similar experience?

[@RababaInc]

here. have studied social work for almost 3 years now and realized just now that I don't see myself working in this field. but out of a lack of an alternative and a lack of confidence, I am still pursuing this degree. I wish I had finally found out what I want to do with my life and no longer live in this constant fear of choosing the wrong career

[@reisatsuki5891]

Hshhhhhhh same

[@brianlee2996]

The lack of self-confidence is due to a misunderstanding of the way the world works, and one of the ways the world works is to reward those who provide services to others and solve problems. This is also the essence of work. 缺乏自信是因为对这个世界的运行方式存在误解，而世界的运行方式之一，就是奖励那些为他人提供服务、解决困难的人，这也是工作的本质。

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

Ah well, yes, but "life is what happens while we were making other plans," said John Lennon...

[@rainy199x]

This video deserves so much more extensive number of views. It is so useful, informative and exactly answer to my in-time big question!!!!

[@aturninthegameof...4584]

The problem is, a lot of enjoyable jobs provide money at an impoverishing level. To increase overall happiness, we need to make some jobs actually have a good salary. If you can't survive doing the job you love, why do it?

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I actually think its the undesirable jobs... that pay more. So like, sh that requires you to possibly die. Enter jobs that has the highest suicide rates here ____. Well, that and sewer dudes, building climbers, u know? Random sh like that. I just need the fn basics. That makes me happy

[@taikuntengoku9510]

Whoever The School Of Life is he has done a good job at driving logic inside me. It is wonderful to listen to inspiring insights give room and replace religion with thought and philosophy. Your videos are inspiring and it is people like you who amend yesterday,change today and make tomorrow. Bravo!!

[@Nunganeen]

This came out a day after I figured it all out by myself. Uncanny! :>) It will take about six years of less pay & University to be at the start of where I want to be. I'll be 38ish & not bored. Tuva or bust!? lol

[@8loopy]

Better late than never

[@13strandquistc]

Fan of Feynman? :p

[@sketrory439]

Nunganeen what did you choose as a new career?

[@farhan44able]

Learned a lot from this video. I was facing the paradox of choice. The entrepreneurial skills that solve problems and has a place in this capitalist world was very insightful. I really felt the advice from heart.

[@prajnepal]

What software does he uses for the animation?

[@enki647]

people send them in

[@prajnepal]

+Unsung Philosopher u sure 'bout that?

[@enki647]

Broken But Intact yes

[@prajnepal]

+Unsung Philosopher So, what software do "people who send them in" use?

[@enki647]

Broken But Intact depends

[@FBWUniverseMode]

I just love watching The School Of Life, I learn stuff about life, I learn English vocabulary, Amazing sentences and prononciations.

[@Ryan-fm7rt]

I almost committed suicide many times from all the stress about what I'm going to do with my life.

[@RababaInc]

same here! still suicidal many times because of it

[@CricketStyleJ]

To anyone who is thinking of suicide, please know that it can deeply hurt those around you. One of my closest friends died young from suicide, and those of us who were close to him are still in pain many years later. This was someone who often felt alienated and that others would be better off without him. He was wrong. We loved him, and we still do.

[@Rainbow_Task_1A]

This is one of the best KZbin channels I have found in years. Years. Keep up the outstanding job.

[@Haiko8]

What about kids living in under developed countries where they need to start working form early ages to help their family survive ? What about people who are discriminated against even in so called "developed" countries? All of your ideas are based around the monetary system; everyone doesn't have the same opportunities.

[@carolynnewton9335]

good point

[@sarahm4005]

The videos never fail to impress me with their insights, use of philosophy and logic and all presented so clearly.

[@dimarelos]

The death bed will be the ultimate criteria? "Don't worry for the last judgement, my friend, for it comes every day". - Albert Camus

[@lukavodopivec6007]

This channel has the most open minded and relatively well written comments of any channel I've been watching to this point. So much that it made me want to be a part of the discussion. Awesome :) No trolls reside here seems like.

[@MegaLonewolf01]

I am going to be a stripper...

[@zacdodemaide9192]

YES! follow your dreams :)

[@ZeonTwilight]

Be the best stripper that you can be and be proud of it :)

[@ezraakhaled4513]

Don't dance to poors babe

[@insertname5198]

Megawolf01 69 likes

[@kamiiofficial6466]

Seriously guys, what are these comments ?

[@huh4963]

I literally can be anything. I’ve invested my time learning new things and indulging myself into new hobbies. I’m on my last final classes of my college degree before I go to a university and I’m scared-I still don’t know what I want