snow_dreams said:
My daily routine was the same, for five years. I have a feeling of emptiness inside, and I am just worried about what I'm going to do next. like finding a real job. and working monday- friday. not having the free time im used to. having to be financially responsible for myself. My life is changing in a big way and I am a little concerned.
When I turned 18, 4 months later I was employed full time, clearing brush on a forestry crew where I worked for two years.
I had to do this because I was paying my own college ticket (and still am...going on year three of my 2 year degree, hoping to be done with it by 2012); I didn't have any scholarships or money from my parents. In retrospect, I could've taken student loans; I probably have better credit than anybody else my age in this town and I'd bet money on that. But for better or for worse, I didn't.
Working is enjoyable. I would say I prefer work to school; if I could be employed full time with a good fire dept. or ambulance service next week, I'd consider dropping college; though I probably would continue attending, because I do like learning and classes help me meet people my age.
It's empowering to be on your own after the initial scariness goes away. I will say that it was weird having to cook for myself after I moved out. I've always cooked, but I never actually shopped. I'm still not too great at knowing what I need from the grocery store without a particular meal in mind, lol.
Ironically, at the age of 22, I may have some money for college coming my way...but that's dependent on whether my department gets the grant they want, and what they decide to use it for. Otherwise, pending how the year plays out, I may just join the Navy.
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