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Can't focus at work

I haven't been productive in work now for ages. I find engaging the intellect and doing anything that requires concentration nigh on impossible, there was only one stage I could do that. It just seems like there are more important concerns, like the need for love and the void in my life otherwise. I only really want to make enough money to live, I don't know if I really give a toss about having a hard or challenging career. I'd much rather find a fulfilling relationship and actually have some great experiences with someone. It seems so tragic that life is never really lived to the full in that way. Can't seem to find anyone either....

Reply 1

I mean, I feel as though maybe I'll be left behind for not being ambitious, which is unusual 'cos usually I'm fairly sure of myself. But I just wonder if I meet some girl I love, will my slight lack of ambition put her off--btw, I'm not talking about doing bugger all, I want to learn languages travel and write fiction and experience all kinds of ****, but I'm just happy to work in an internet cafe and something and fund myself to do stuff I want to do

Reply 2

Hello.

I heard a radio phone-in on this type of thing, and the guy had ADHD.

Are you sure you don't have that?

Reply 3

pretty sure yeah. I'm kind of lovesick I guess

Reply 4

Try working in a factory, you will find yourself starving for intellectual stimulation.

Just wondering what you deem as a 'hard' 'challenging' career. Maybe you need to look elsewhere and explore different types of careers. Ask yourself what you want from your career? what do you want from life?. some careers can be hard/tiring yet also exciting and rewarding whether it be helping others, or financially.

Reply 5

Well, I dunno, I'm doing stats research now, which is hard. I want to do maybe conservation work outdoors, or I may go and work in a web cafe.....

but I guess more was expected of me. I'm also chronically dissapointed with my lack of any good relationship in my life present and past

Reply 6

Do what makes you happy maybe take some time off work and fill the void.
Try and not be disappointed about the lack of a relationship. concentrate on your relationships with friends and family.

Reply 7

Why can't you have a hard and challenging career at the same time as a loving and fulfilling relationship? If money is no concern, then why don't you do something actually useful with your life, like study for a PhD or go work for some charity organisation in ethiopia or something. I assume possible female partners will find that MUCH more interesting than some guy who works in a web cafe.

Reply 8

alisama
Why can't you have a hard and challenging career at the same time as a loving and fulfilling relationship? If money is no concern, then why don't you do something actually useful with your life, like study for a PhD or go work for some charity organisation in ethiopia or something. I assume possible female partners will find that MUCH more interesting than some guy who works in a web cafe.


Don't have a degree so no PHD....

Reply 9

Anonymous
Well, I dunno, I'm doing stats research now, which is hard. I want to do maybe conservation work outdoors, or I may go and work in a web cafe.....

but I guess more was expected of me. I'm also chronically dissapointed with my lack of any good relationship in my life present and past


Theres loads of people who arent in/havent ever had relationships. Instead of sitting there complaining you need to get ou there, try and meet loads of new people- try and meet different people.

I think you really need to stop feeling disappionted because you havent met your parents expectations. Dont forget its your life-your life is what you make it, if theyre not happy with what youre doing, then thats too bad.

But I do feel you need something to aim for, a goal to reach, if you keep going for jobs that dont require anything of you, youre gonna get bored. Part of enjoying your career is facing challenges and new situations and dealing with them.

Try and think of things you enjoy, things that intrest you, your passions and ppursue them!

I guess I probally sound annoying, but ive been there before. And the only way things are gonna change, is if you make them.

Reply 10

Anonymous
Don't have a degree so no PHD....


Then go get a degree, then do a masters, then study for a PhD...

Reply 11

You're not sopposed to concentrate at work.

Anyway, just find yourself a load of female "friends". Go clubbing, chat up randoms on the bus or whatever.

Reply 12

monkeymayhem


I guess I probally sound annoying, but ive been there before. And the only way things are gonna change, is if you make them.

thankss

Reply 13

Yoda
You're not sopposed to concentrate at work.

Anyway, just find yourself a load of female "friends". Go clubbing, chat up randoms on the bus or whatever.


Oh dear..:rolleyes: