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We're on the same track :^( I'm currently in a program that helps people figure out their careers, but it's very limited to only a certain industries. Whenever people ask me what I want to do for my future, I always feel slightly ashamed since what I feel passionate about involves creativity and considered an "unstable job". I always enjoyed the idea of being in the fashion industry, as well as do things involving music or even acting? I even had a phase for art and animation but quickly learned that I prefer it as a passionate hobby muchh rather than a career, the other things listed above still are something that I feel aligned with. As of now I am currently deciding on Healthcare, which that I discovered that I am quite interested in.. I like the idea of helping people as someone who has also struggled severely with health, both mental and physical. But I'm also at the same time afraid that I'm somehow not following through what I really want. It's confusing. Not to mention my real events and experiences, including other OCD subtypes, I've at this point given up on my early dreams due to society and the internet. I'm halfway content with what I've decided on as of now, so if you're really unhappy with teaching I'd suggest you keep searching! :^) I was told that some people halfway change their majors due to feeling unhappy with their current one, so don't feel discouraged. But just know that you aren't alone on this.

I'm a substitue teacher and in our district there are a lot of crazy behaviors that happen and a lot of burnt out teachers. Teaching is a hard career, so if you don't really want to do it I would reconsider (unless you don't want to do it for OCD reasons, that's different and you can push through if it's what you really want—just be aware that teaching is a high stress job). What is it you wish you could do?