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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Shocker_Khan@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Hi everyone. I am feeling like I've lost any direction after getting laid off earlier this year (was working as an analyst in telecom and very recently landed a much lower position in healthcare data entry due to necessity). I already have several hobbies but I am either burnt out on them or they have lost their luster (similar to how life has lost its luster for me this past 6 months).

I would really love to learn a new skill, preferably using my hands to create something while challenging my brain. I'm willing to take classes, study, practice, and buy some equipment required for the skill.

Please tell me about your skill/hobby that gives you purpose. I've kind of exhausted google search which always returns the same 20 or so craft suggestions like "make custom invitations for weddings", and while that sounds good for someone, it may not be good for me.

Current hobbies: Music composition and gardening,

EDIT: trying to move away from hobbies that involve me sitting in front of a computer. I already do that way too much.

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[-] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 1 points 5 months ago

Feeling lost and with no direction, what skill should I learn?

You could go into teaching?

[-] Shocker_Khan@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Yeah, when I was younger, I could always see myself as a teacher. The truth is, its not enough money and being more of a "jack of all trades" type, I don't have any expertise in anything to be able to teach someone else effectively. At least that's how it feels to me.

[-] folekaule@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

What about volunteering? Usually no credentials or experience is required. You get out of the house, get to be around people, and you get the satisfaction of feeling like you are doing something useful, which is rewarding in itself.

It could be anything. You have all kinds of organizations wanting volunteer help: social outreach programs, churches, scouts, clubs, etc. See if anything local catches your interest.

[-] Shocker_Khan@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I'm already on the board of directors for a non-profit on a volunteer only basis. I have a passion for charity, but its pretty slow going sometimes. Its kind of lost its luster like everything else.

[-] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 1 points 5 months ago

I don't have any expertise in anything

Nonsense, sounds like you're more than qualified to teach.

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