my godmother went through a similar thing - spent several years in teaching, then local government, becoming more and more miserable. then she had an epiphany and went into social work and things turned around for her. sometimes you have to get it wrong to realise what is right for you. she would never have thought of going into social work straight away - she had to get there. don't regret that time, just learn from it. if you had never done it you would never have known it wasnt for you. you are not alone at all. very few people fall into the right career right away, and feeling you arent doing well at your job of course compounds depression and feelings of inadequacy. it's a pity but it doesnt make you any less of a person for not finding your calling straight away.
im just starting out on the whole 'picking a career' thing and im terrified.
HUGS
xxxxxx sv
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