Early life crisis

[Fleurette]

Guys, I have no direction in life.
I'm graduated now and I have no idea what I want to do.
I don't know where I want to go, or who I want to be around.
I'm scared and confused and I don't know my options.
I want to move to Vancouver, but that requires money.
Lots and lots and lots and lots and /lots/ of money.
I'm probably moving to Dawson Creek with my parents so that I can work for a few months..
But.. Uhsdjfsdfdskfl.
I need some insight and support.

[ravewoif]

Well unfortunatly there isn't much to do. Live on, work and hope that you find a passion. When you do, jump on it like on a rocket to the moon.

[tokar]

just some thoughts for you

staying with your parents is a sure thing. you will have food and a bed.  probably a good chance to get a well paying job.  go and save up as much as you can.  visit vancouver on week ends maybe pride week, or when you can so you get a feel for the area and some of the people. and while here you can check out employment possibilities.

when you have enough to support yourself down here for at least 6 months, then think of moving, otherwise do not think of moving here.  including rent and transportation, food and utilities, and entertainment - and for a young guy like yourself, your entertainment budget should be equal to what you budget for your rent.  rent with a roommate could be from $350 (shared with 3 others) and up to $1300 to be alone, with a bachelor suite / 1 bedroom starting at around $600 for a tiny space.  plus utility costs, hydro, cable, phone etc.

by the time you have the money saved you should have a better idea of the direction you want to head.  if not you will at least have the money to move with.  if you buy a pick up truck i suggest you find a camper for it.  that way you will always have a place to sleep where ever you park.

[Nibi]

Guys, I have no direction in life.
I'm graduated now and I have no idea what I want to do.
I don't know where I want to go, or who I want to be around.
I'm scared and confused and I don't know my options.
I want to move to Vancouver, but that requires money.
Lots and lots and lots and lots and /lots/ of money.
I'm probably moving to Dawson Creek with my parents so that I can work for a few months..
But.. Uhsdjfsdfdskfl.
I need some insight and support.

Don't rush and try not to worry about it too much. I know High School tries to drill it into your head that you'll never amount to anything if you don't go to University/College (especially right away). Just do what feels right for you. I know friends who went to university right after high school and got extremely stressed/depressed and had to quit in the first year. Personally, I believe it's best to take a load off. Live your young years how you see fit and not what society wants. In that time enjoy life, go on vacations or trips with friends, get a job, save up money, make new friends. Just go along with life and enjoy the ride.

Then one day (like me) you may finally decide what you really want to do with your life and that's the time to go for it. It's been 2 years since I graduated High School and now I'm finally deciding what I'd like to do. In the meantime I've had a lot of fun and made tons of new friends. :3

Something I did was I moved out right away and got room mates. The only thing I regret by doing this was not spending more time with my parents. <3 Wish I was less impatient now and lived with them longer after I graduated. But living on my own has been amazing too and I guess I can't really regret that either. Having room mates is a lot of fun. :3 It has it's ups and downs but it's still awesome.

Patience is a virtue. Especially if you have no direction in life, because one day, you'll know what you want to do. And the worst you can do is rush into something your unsure about, that may back fire.

I wish you all of the luck in world in whatever it is you decide to do! :hug: