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When I was younger I enrolled in an allied health program at a local college. I had interest in it, but it wasn't enough to succeed. I knew it wasn't a good fit within the first few weeks of classes. The work required the ability to connect with people on a deeper level, something I struggle with. I realized in the lab classes, that I wasn't made for that type of work. After the first semester was finished, I quit. I still remember telling one of the instructors, "I want out."
I'm not sure why I decided to pursue that path. I was aware that it wouldn't be a good fit. Somehow I failed to acknowledge that. Did I do it to please others? Was I looking for prestige? Was I hoping it would change me by forcing me to be more extroverted?
I did a career test two years, before I entered into that program. It told me health careers (surgeon and dentist) would be a good fit along with architecture, drafting, biology, engineering and the skilled trades.
My point: career tests can be helpful, but not on less the person is real with themselves.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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