What's your age, and what are you currently most concerned about?

[Lunatic High]

27. Currently concerned that I'll never have my independence back I feel I've been too trusting of my family and co workers and as such am still currently a live in with one of my siblings I understand that family is important but I'm just tired of pretending that I'm just like them when I know for certain I'm not I haven't been able to look any of them in the eye for months and I don't know why, but I know I'm being taken advantage of. They never question me on anything I decide for myself but are more than willing to forcefully suggest what they'd do and it makes me sick. Even gaming and my usual routines aren't enough of a distraction to shake this feeling, guilt or shame I dunno can't remember the last time I've felt either. This is pathetic and I was doing so well too, maybe its just the seasons change.

 

[Risingblade]

24 years old and I'm most concerned about the fact that I'll probably have to kill myself soon.
I'm not trying to attention whore, and I'm not suicidal, but I'm fucking 24 and have never worked a day in my life. Still live at home and while I'm not exactly a burden to my mom I feel beyond pathetic.
Applied for tons of jobs, but only had three interviews so far. Two turned me down, one is still undecided, and they always get stuck up on the fact that I haven't worked before. Had to cure myself of social phobia, get my drivers license and get back into shape from four years of sitting on my ass before I could start looking for work. It took way longer than expected.

Even if I had experience it would be close to impossible. At the moment the work market is extremely competative. If there is a job they tend to have insane demands because of this. Tried looking for simple shit like forest clearer(like lumber jacks, but for sissies I guess) and you needed a college education in forest care(WTF?!) and a fucking license to use a wood cutter... as well as experience of course.

^I'm in the same boatas you, though I'm not really worried for some reason.

 

[Lunatic High]

Just because you feel behind is no excuse to be a coward ,trust me, you'll quickly change your mind halfway through and when people find out ,which of course they will you'll FEEL a thousand times worse for the experience and nobody will look at you the same way again. Just be steady, and start small ,customer service is a good beginning and if you feel shame at the fact you made yourself a gas jockey or whatever just endure it better yet use it as motivation, there is no shame in wanting to improve your current circumstances not everything good starts in a flash.

crap forgot this is in response to DanielBrown

 

[James Rednok]

I am nineteen years of age. Throw a dart at any of these:
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(Minus the last two, of course)

 

[kortin]

19

Paying for college. Deciding between directly following my dream of making games or taking a side road that could lead to more stable financial situations, but could also lead to me never acquiring my dream.

 

[ClockworkPenguin]

22, getting accepted for a phd. Passing my finals is a hurdle, but it's one largely in my control. Getting a phd is considerably more uncertain, and not getting one is gonna derail my life plan somewhat.

I mean, I'll live, I have other options open to me, but it'll make my favorite career/life path considerably harder to realize.

 

[Whispering Cynic]

26, right now the biggest issue is where I'll go for a lunch today. Still haven't decided on a restaurant.

Yes, I'll lose my job due to redundancy in fourty days, so I'll start being concerned about that in about ten. I have a few contingencies running, but there isn't much more I can do at the moment. And since I don't concern myself with things I have no control over, the big question returns to the spotlight - today's lunch.

 

[hazydawn]

I'm 22.

I'm just finishing my second Masters degree.
My first was in history and the one I'm currently doing qualifies me to work as an archivist or records manager so my main concern is finishing my thesis and getting a job as soon as possible.

I've lingered in university too long methinks.

You think? I'm 22 and only finished my 3rd semester just now, with 7 more to go IF I'd finish in the standard time.
But due to fucking up exams and changing my field of study I'm probably done once I'm 28 or something like that :|

Oh, what I'm currently worried about. Writing an essay(4500-6000 words) with some topic about grammar; which I have no clue about lol

 

[Nomad]

Second most, I'm worried that WW3 is gonna kick off.

It won't, so that's one worry down.

25 next month, currently worried about the Crimean crisis.

tons of things can spew from it and it seems no one is particularly concerned about it, namely our own politicians.

Yep. If you live in Ukraine. Although I do think the relevant decision-makers seem adequately concerned about it.

22, getting accepted for a phd. Passing my finals is a hurdle, but it's one largely in my control. Getting a phd is considerably more uncertain, and not getting one is gonna derail my life plan somewhat.

I mean, I'll live, I have other options open to me, but it'll make my favorite career/life path considerably harder to realize.

I'll echo this, I suppose. I'm finishing a master's degree in political science in two months, and would like to continue with a phd afterwards. The Swedish system for phd education is a tad stupid, however, as it takes the form of an employment. This means each phd student costs the university a boatload of money, which in turn generates very, very few positions. The competition is razor-sharp as a result.

I've got pretty solid ground to stand on, having piled a series of temporary jobs at the university and at a local authority on top of one another for a good while now, and I seem to have a good chance of being able to continue doing so in the future. But not landing a phd studentship immediately after finishing my master's degree would feel like hitting the pause button for my life and development. As for the age-thing, I'm 23.

 

[JasonKaotic]

As of today I'm 19, and this is probably a clichéd answer but my biggest concern right now is my future.
I have no idea whatsoever what I want to do as a career other than doing stuff with computers, and I have a fairly weak CV at the moment. I'm really procrastinating having to think about it but I've got the rents on my back to do something about it so I'm going to have to figure something out soon.

Other than that all is crackin'. Relatively speaking. Life's nice and easy at the moment.

 

[BathorysGraveland2]

I'm 21 and my biggest concern is my mental health. I have social phobia, which prevents me from getting work or engaging in any meaningful social life. It is something I'm working on though, and have gotten much better over the past year. But yeah, that would be it.

 

[Splitzi]

20.

Dropped out of college and working part time while still living at home. Wondering if I can work through my emotional issues and earn a quick degree without getting totally left behind.

 

[ClockworkPenguin]

Second most, I'm worried that WW3 is gonna kick off.

It won't, so that's one worry down.

25 next month, currently worried about the Crimean crisis.

tons of things can spew from it and it seems no one is particularly concerned about it, namely our own politicians.

Yep. If you live in Ukraine. Although I do think the relevant decision-makers seem adequately concerned about it.

22, getting accepted for a phd. Passing my finals is a hurdle, but it's one largely in my control. Getting a phd is considerably more uncertain, and not getting one is gonna derail my life plan somewhat.

I mean, I'll live, I have other options open to me, but it'll make my favorite career/life path considerably harder to realize.

I'll echo this, I suppose. I'm finishing a master's degree in political science in two months, and would like to continue with a phd afterwards. The Swedish system for phd education is a tad stupid, however, as it takes the form of an employment. This means each phd student costs the university a boatload of money, which in turn generates very, very few positions. The competition is razor-sharp as a result.

I've got pretty solid ground to stand on, having piled a series of temporary jobs at the university and at a local authority on top of one another for a good while now, and I seem to have a good chance of being able to continue doing so in the future. But not landing a phd studentship immediately after finishing my master's degree would feel like hitting the pause button for my life and development. As for the age-thing, I'm 23.

The phD situation is similar in the UK (unless you're super rich and can pay for it yourself). The most common funding method is through research councils, who give uni departments enough cash for x number of phd students.

So far, x has never been greater than 3, and is rarely as high as that. I had an interview today where they said there was quite a bit of choice of what sort of research you want to do (along the old triangle of simulation, result analysis and hands on "sawdust and soldering" work) , because they have far more projects they want to do than they have places for students to actually do them.

The interview I had before that I was told not too feel bad if I wasn't immediately given an offer, because the best candidates will get picked by several institutions and leave openings at the ones they reject. I think that interview might not have been very successful for me.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

I'm 26 and the simplest way to sum up my worries would be with the word 'money'.

I never went to college but am considering it but to do that I would need either a better job or a second job. I can't really do that quite yet do to surgery...which I had earlier today...and have 4 weeks to recover from...My current job is guaranteed and I'm approved for medical leave but that's only half of what I would usually get. Better than nothing and only a month of inactivity for me but that being said, I have medical bills to pay since my insurance is kind of screwing me over when it comes to this procedure (stupid deductible). On the plus side I don't see myself getting kicked out of my home but that fear is always going to be there anyway and I'm unsure when I'll be able to really contribute as well as I have to the home again. I'm not poor but I'm in absolutely no position to save up anything with barely any savings as it is keeping me from outright panic...stupid money...

 

[Nouw]

16 years old here and I'm most worried about upcoming musical performances. Despite this year having the biggest workload so far, I know I can handle it so it's less of a worry than it is something to just do. And of course there's finding a girlfriend and discovering who I am and all that kind of stuff.

 

[FPLOON]

I'm currently 21... and I'm concerned about finding a[nother] job as well as the possibility of disappointing my great grandmother before she reaches her [pending] death bed...

Then again, I try not to think too much about it... especially the latter...

 

[Casual Shinji]

I'm 31 years old.

And my biggest concern is being a 31-year old virgin with no friends, no job, and no real ability to change my situation. I feel at this point it's gotten too late for me to get into the game anymore.

And I found a couple of white hairs on my head as well. *sigh*

 

[Auron225]

Twenty-two,

I just got rejected from my current university to do a PGCE here. It seems to not be enough that I'm on course for a 1st class honours and I already have real experience in teaching. So now I have to apply elsewhere and fast, assuming all the places in other universities aren't filled already. Even if I do get in anywhere else, the tuition is gonna be triple what I'd pay to stay here.

I got one of those reply slips to agree to be in their reserve list. I will of course fill it in and agree but it'd be so much more satisfying to write in block capitals "FUCK OFF" with a big fat marker, sign in and hand deliver it.

 

[ViridianV6]

22, and scared beyond belief at my life after university. While all my friends were joining clubs and actually doing shit to put on their resumes I was doing fuck all. Now when I'm applying for vacation work it's really hard to make my resume look good to a future employer.

Hopefully the recommendations my friends at the firms give me can carry me through, but it still keeps me up at night.

 

[ImmortalDrifter]

Just turned 20.

Biggest concern? The fact that I have spent the last 5 years of my life doing literally nothing. No college would ever take me, I have no experience in any job, and no practical hobby I could possibly turn into a career.

Reading this thread did not help my feelings on the matter.

TL;DR I'm fucked.