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Posted by Alicia on February 11, 2008 at 9:06:24 am EST
In reply to My Venture into the Wild posted by mikekey on February 9, 2008 at 12:39:02 pm EST

It sounds like you’re going through a rough spell, mikekey.

I agree with the previous posters that you don’t have to leave everything behind for months to get the benefits of clearing your head and getting away in the outdoors. It certainly has its allure though, and if someone truly wants to do that and is prepared and not being irresponsible, more power to him or her.

Making the point to get outside regularly and doing some shorter overnights closer and cheaper to home might be the start you need to decide what you want to try next. You can use the time to think about what you enjoy doing (and just as important, what you don’t) and what direction you want to go, both personally and professionally.

My advice, for what it’s worth, is to think of this as an opportunity to try something new and discover what you want to do. I can’t tell you what that is, but rushing off to find another job, any job, won’t answer that either. Give yourself some time to contemplate it and talk to others about their job choices and opportunities. At 25 without the responsibilities of a spouse and family you have more freedom to try new things. So take advantage of that.

After all, you’re going to be the one living your life. So it should be the one you want to live with a job you actually want to do and some time to get out and enjoy the things you like. Of course life is never quite that simple and there are always trade-offs, but you should feel in control of making your own choices for your best interests.

All that said, if you’re truly feeling depressed or that you’re not sure how to cope with all of this, be sure to talk to someone who can help, like family, friends, and/or professionals.

Good luck!

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