Life decisions

When you are around 15-16 years old it is time to think about what you want to do with your life, someone already know, and some dont. When you start in high school here in Norway you can either decide if you want to take the long road in school at first, or a little less school and then work as an apprentice for a few years. Either way you have to decide at a very young age.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to work as, but I knew I wanted to help other people. As you know I chose physiotherapy. Some of the subjects were very interesting, and some not at all. The practice periods were also both fun and hard. I had several times during those 3,5 years where I thought about quitting, but I didn't. In 2021 I finished my bachelor degree, and in 2022 I god my authorisation, started working for a year and then went on maternity leave. When I looked back at that one year at work, I then saw that I didn't thrive, I didn't live at all, I just worked because I had to.

During the time on maternity leave I felt more alive, more like myself, and that I was doing what I was supposed to do, what I was born to do. And since I felt that way I started doubting if physiotherapy was what I really should be doing with my life.

I now work at an environmental service, and I like it, but I would much rather be at home with my daughter. But I can't, and for a long time I thought that you shouldn't stay at home, no one should do that. Most of us is taught that way. But I couldn't shake it.. My thoughts were at some point: "Maybe I should think of a new education in stead? Maybe a nurse? But I don't want to go back to school any time soon.."

Suddenly I now face big life decisions, what do I want to do with my life, beside being a mother? We cant afford me being a stay at home mum, we depend on a two person income. So what do I do? I think I may have found the solution. I will let you know when the time is right! <3

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!