Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?
I’m probably in the same sinking ship of despair as many other young people, however I honestly can’t find much help for my situation. I’m a well-travelled and curious 24-year-old but I cannot find a job in which I feel I belong.
I wanted to study at university but the constant thought of throwing my mortarboard into the air in delight when, in fact, I had £50,000-worth of debt raining down on me was enough to put me off. I’ve worked in offices, chalets, restaurants, private houses and childcare all over the world but I long to be in a workplace where I can be creative.
My main creative focus is in photography and all aspects of design, especially architecture (I wanted to study this at university) but unfortunately these don’t pay the bills most of the time. I’ve been desperately searching for a position that does not require a degree.
I now work as an admin assistant and after eight years of trying to find somewhere to fit in, I am exhausted. I have so much to give when I am really passionate in my work, but I am not sure which way to turn as I have no experience working in the creative industry, and no degree.
Do you need advice on a work issue? For Jeremy’s and readers’ help, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@theguardian.com. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or to reply personally.
