originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:18 PM

Thank you so much @Nigel-YA  and @Jords_km! As I said, this is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I really appreciated this chat! ❤️ 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:08 PM

Definitely agree with @Jords_km , just be gentle with yourself! I'd tell myself there's always options, and things might come up when you least expect it. I didn't get into the uni I originally wanted and was so hard on myself and thought it was the end of the world but I can't imagine being at any other uni than the one I'm at now, it's perfect for me!

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:10 PM

I truly think what's meant to be will be.

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:06 PM

✨Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out. ✨

It isn’t some magic thing that comes out of nowhere. It takes discipline and hard work. There are good and bad days. Get support from family, friends, or professionals if you need it. Whilst you can be committed to your own goal, never forget to be kind to yourself along the way. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:11 PM

Thank you so much for all your input tonight, it has been such a pleasure to hear your answers to these questions. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:02 PM

It would be to enjoy school while it lasted. Enjoy spending every day with your friends, enjoy not having to focus on working for a living or the responsibilities of adulthood and to focus on having fun. I moved out of home during year 12 due to having a bad home situation and ever since then have missed my school life. I know not everyone feels this way about school, but I found it a safe place. Also I would say don’t take yourself too seriously. You’re young, with so much still to learn and do. Be gentle with yourselves.

originally posted on 31-08-2021 9:13 PM

Noticing the good that is happening in our lives is important. It's also okay to grieve when things change. Very heartfelt advice, thank you so much for all your input tonight. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:49 PM

There is a lot of experience between Jordan and Nigel so it will be good to hear their tips: 

What are some flexible options for work/study/resume-building?

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:58 PM

Not everything on your resume needs to be a paid job. A lot of mine is volunteer experience and internships. They are great fun because they are usually short-term and you can most likely have a professional reference from the experience. 

On top of employment experience, you can also do short online courses! There are so many online that are free and can help build up your resume. Maybe you like data analysis, finance, coding, or writing. There are courses and information out there!

To employers it will show them that you are willing to continually keep learning and upskilling yourself which is a good way to make yourself stand out from the crowd! 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:54 PM

I don't like the term 'resume-building', it honestly sounds so superficial haha. To be honest a lot of my volunteer roles I started doing to gain more experience in my degree, but I wouldn't look at them in that way now because I've learnt so much more and put so much passion into them that they're hardly just a mark on my resume. I think go for things your passionate in, and do the research! A quick thing I've just thought of is studying languges online if you want to learn something new! 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:57 PM

Leading with your passion is a good guide! It's so nice to hear that you've gained so much from your  volunteer roles. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:53 PM

I’d say to work at your own pace. There is such pressure to study full time and work full time and for some, that’s totally achievable and that’s great. But for others there are too many other aspects of life they are trying to juggle and so some-times working part-time and studying part-time, or even just focusing on one of the other can be the way to go. Something I’ve learnt is not to compare yourself to others. Focus on what you can handle, and what is safest and most comfortable for you. I personally felt dropping back the hours I worked and studied was the best for me as it reduced my anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed. Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint.

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:59 PM

Totally! You don't have to drive non-stop from high school to your first big job. You can take breaks along the way, enjoy the view and get there when it suits you. Also love this quote: 

Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:46 PM

I think you can have both and also have one without the other. Those who have both I envy. But success and satisfaction are both in the eye of the beholder. You can be 100% satisfied with your life but not what others perceive as “successful” and you can also be thriving and unhappy. I think happiness is key. Life is long and full of hardship and I want to live my best life, even if others think I haven’t lived it to the status quo. For me travelling makes me the happiest. When I can do that again, that for me will be success and satisfaction!       

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:49 PM

Beautifully said! We set the parameters for what success and satisfaction look like to us. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:43 PM

I wouldn’t say one is “better” than the other. Some people focus on ‘success’ and others would rather be satisfied. 
I see the difference between the two is that success is something that is validated externally whereas satisfaction is an internal judgement call you make yourself. Both require sacrifice, resilience, and self-reflection. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:48 PM

That is an excellent summary. What that says to me is that there's a balance between success and satisfaction - and because satisfaction is based on our needs/wants, we must focus on that and success. 

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:47 PM

That's an interesting take. Would you say they're clearly separated things or are they linked to some degree?

originally posted on 31-08-2021 8:46 PM

Ooft. That's very true