I speak at schools where I hear students, as young as 14, stress about selecting their profession. There’s a sense of urgency of getting it right, no matter how often I say, “y’all need to chill”.
The irony is that this tunnel vision doesn’t broaden their horizon or experiences, the very thing you need to facilitate experimentation and discovery of skillsets and passions.
I think kids these days try to “grow up” too early. But I also understand the pressure they’re under.
My ex-manager taught me that everyday is a school day, learning never truly stops, it’s whether you’re paying attention or not. Post-education life might not feel like class, but it’s when you learn the most about yourself.