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Originally Posted by Nicky123
As a child we moved around alot. I would only have made friends in one school when it was time to move again. The latter part of my education was fairly settled and the moving ended. As an adult, I found it very difficult to stay in one place and was constantly moving both homes and jobs. I could never commit to staying anywhere for any significant amount of time. (The longest I stayed in a job was 4years, which I suppose was long enough!) I often wondered if, having moved alot as a child had anything to do with my not being able to settle anywhere as an adult? While I know that I have a very impulsive side, I wonder if anyone else has had this experience? I would be grateful for any thoughts even if you do not relate. Thank You.  |
We moved around a lot when I was a child as well, but I have somewhat of an opposite feeling. I really craved a sense of stability growing up and also do as an adult. I want to establish myself in a career as well as with a friend group. On the other hand, I do sometimes feel like I get stagnant. It's a big world out there, and there is a lot to explore. When I was in my 20's I got very restless very easily and was impulsive. I don't really feel that way anymore.
The degree I will soon earn will open up opportunities and I sort of want to see what's out there, maybe take a job in another city, live there for a while before moving on to grad school. But I don't feel that this is impulsive--I think that it's adventurous. I think there's a difference.