Does this life plan make sense? I need a job but don't want to apply (female, 22)?
Yes, of course I have to apply. Sorry for the length.
So, I'm studying a computer science-focused degree program (Cognitive Science, TU Darmstadt), but I don't like it. My GPA is still 1.3, I have a scholarship from the works and spent a year abroad at a top-10 university worldwide, where I took music, psychology, and finance (modules that had nothing to do with my computer science studies). [-> I had one major life crisis after another while abroad: illness in the family, stalking, etc., so, in addition to a few A's, I also got a few B's (2 to 2.3). So, not so great, and I completely lost hope and meaning in my life.]
I'm at a stage in my life where I want to completely reorient myself and dedicate myself to music/art. But I need a job so I can do that with a clear conscience. I don't want to take any more money from my parents, so I can pursue music and other hobbies as long as I can support myself (and try to become self-employed with that – somehow).
That's why I need a student job (20 hours/week). I honestly don't know who would hire me. I wouldn't hire myself. I can try out for the big companies because I have good grades, but all the horror scenarios of 50 applications with no response are already scaring me. I have neither the time nor the energy to sit down for two hours per application and make phone calls. I did a good job of that for my degree programs and scholarships, but I've just lost my momentum here. However, I don't want a run-of-the-mill job either; I want one that has something to do with my studies – in case my career as an artist doesn't pan out.
I'll probably apply to many companies these days as a data scientist/AI engineer/analyst or similar, but I have no work experience. Why should they hire me? I could also earn more money by teaching piano or tutoring (because I'm fluent in Chinese), and get more money per hour. However, that would be more mentally demanding, because I feel more responsible and would rather spend two days a week programming/analyzing some boring code/data.
So I just need a job so I can do my art, and ideally it has something to do with my degree program in cognitive science/machine learning, in case I don't make it. But who wants me? I have an average grade of 1.3, but I don't think I'm capable of anything, and I wouldn't hire me. I don't even know what to put in my cover letters; I think they'll never hire me anyway. It was never a problem during my studies or the scholarship, but here I have zero motivation. By the way, I don't want to work in a restaurant or something like that because it won't get me anywhere.
Please don't write something like "don't be such a baby"; that's not what I'm here for. What do you think of my plan?
PS: What's especially weird is that I can easily charge 30 euros an hour for Chinese lessons (I've done it for 40 euros an hour before) and easily 20 euros an hour for piano lessons, which is more than I would make with a student job in IT. That's why I have no idea what my degree course is for. Why should I do a job for less money that's less fun and that ruins my eyesight? Just so that I can maybe *someday* get the same salary for the same work as I would for giving piano lessons? Hmmm. Well, at least that's not scalable (one-to-one lessons). Still incredibly depressing.
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This will work If you are so excellent and good that you are looking for yourself.
I've done a lot of things, my resume doesn't make any sense. There are music conservatories in there, and psychology, and economics, and computer science, I have so many different things in my profile.
I felt the same after studying. The sad truth also confirms your presumption. Uni won't teach you anything. The advantage is that the note is in the end enough to land a job. There the learning starts from new ones.
You have maximum freedom in IT. You can work where you want, choose the hours and earn well. You would be badly advised not to go this way.
You answer the question yourself.
In addition, there is a factor of experience. As you have already found yourself, your skills remain within limits. Internships and student work are the only way to change this.
I feel your problems are somewhere else.
Making creative work main-time works only independently. Otherwise, you are creative for others, which destroys you every joy in the job. So, if you are not one of the absolutely successful artists, you will never receive recognition for this activity. Your budget is the first to be shortened, your work is not seen as work. Music/art is your hobby, treat it like that, or make yourself self-employed and live with the hurdles.
Here are three ways without claiming completeness that might bring you closer to your goals.
1. Earning money, living sparingly, investing and building passive income. Burn in the 20s and in the 30s you can start to go part-time and find a side job in a range you want. Once he pays well enough, you can give up your main job. You won't have much more pressure to earn, your fortune will grow slowly and you can cushion any crises. (I did this by the way).
2.) Or, go right after school in part time and get used to the idea of having to work your life.
3. You don't sound like this career woman's way is done for you. Probably you only satisfy the expectations of others (one parents?). Now you're looking for some way out. I almost feel that art is not. But you like the idea of becoming an artist as he is so controversial to your life. Artists break conventions and you have always gone the straight way, not because you wanted, but because you had the feeling you need. Do you really want to break conventions? Then do it. Find a husband and become a housewife? Children are the meaningful thing that happened to me in my life. I don't know you. This life is not something for everyone either.
hahaha Thanks, I like how deep you look at my post. Totally, I also want to have children and find that family is extremely important and meaningful. Yeah, that's true with the "do what others expect." However, I have always played piano and always wanted to be able to sing or draw. Even when I was very small, I had ideas to become independent. I am definitely a creative person and I must find a way to live out (no matter how).
I find investing totally difficult because I'm afraid of:D And I just can't decide what to do/will (as a career path). The 1st) point with money earning and investing however I find very good, I will make it similar to you.
Thank you, that was very helpful. I hope I find a good job, thank you!
You don't need it. Check out the videos from Finanztip on the topic. They'll explain everything you need to know. If this doesn't work, you can get me back to me.
In the end you will apply to 20 places 5 come back to you and then you will try it with the first. Don't worry about it. Really know how a company and how a particular job is, you will only be working in it when you actually work. If it doesn't fit, you can go anytime and try something else.
I think it's good that you'd like to follow your tendencies.
But I'm asking you seriously, I'm going to give you a professional basis that you can always use in case of emergency, and then I'm going to dedicate you to your dreams.
yes, therefore, the plan to gain work experience in a course-relevant field, completing the study and all the other time I have to invest in hobbies. Thank you!:)
Wonderful.