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I've been vegetarian for 2 years and recently switched to vegan (~2 months so far!). I have always loved the outdoors. I love animals and the environment. I am fascinated with nature, natural selection, evolution, stars. The smell of fresh air. The beauty of wetlands. The vibrant green of grass.
I recently graduated with my B.S. in Computer Science and now I feel like I am making a major mistake in my life by pursuing the software engineering job market. I pushed myself very hard throughout college to get the degree because I really enjoy the challenge of CS and the pride that I was able to obtain the degree. But I don't have a passion for it, at all.
http://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/10-of-the-best-jobs-for-people-who-love-the-outdoors.html/?a=viewall I think I would truly be happier with the actual job work, but not the salary of these jobs. Software engineers are paid very well and the job market is very secure as well. I know I would be able to provide for myself and the luxuries I want. I don't know if the money is really worth it to me for the lack of freedom of the job. I always hear people complaining about working a 8-5 that they hate.
I have been thinking about this for many years. The more I read about people walking across the country, or other great adventures, the more I don't want to live a normal life. I feel like I am going to live in regret for the rest of my life if I don't take the opportunity to pursue something I really enjoy. Though I also feel like it is extremely naive of me to want a dream job, and to be grateful for what I already have. My parents work very hard and make good money so I have never had to worry about bills or a job. To prove to myself that I can work very hard, I did a door to door sales job and worked 80hours/week for 5 weeks. I am an intense person and tend to go all in on things I do, which is why I really enjoy nature because it tends to calm me down and help me be in the moment.
I have full confidence I will be good at any job I do. I am very analytical and I work very hard. I just don't know what life choice to make and would really appreciate feedback. If I immediately pursue a nature job, it will make it VERY DIFFICULT to go back to software engineering. But I am also afraid I will be miserable if I go straight into software engineering.