Is it normal to always be worthless at every job?

Hi there,

I'm 18, and when i was 15, right up to now, i've never excelled at school, never had great grades, dropped out of college etc. Yes, im a dropout. But i'd just love to of been clever, and smart, and committed, but i wasn't. My question is - Is it normal, to be given a job, (i've had two), and to either give up on it, or be given the sack? It seems like a constant thing for me to do, without knowing it, to give up after a month or so. And i hate it. I'm afraid, if i keep doing it, no-one will employ me in the future, and i would hate that. I'm competent, but i'm defiantly not doing something right. I want a future for me and a possible family.

Where can i improve if i keep dropping out of things i start?

Thanks very much, and i appreciate you reading my question.

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  • rin

    Why do you keep quitting? There has to be a job your okay at like cashiering or something. Once you get the hang of it it should become easier. Just force yourself not to quit. Employers like to see that you're committed to something.

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    • bakerj99

      If i KNEW why i keep quiting, i'd tell you. I guess it's a bit of an enigma really, like why do people steal things? Maybe its a thrill thing? But your right, i will force myself more. I think that may be the only way.

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  • surefriends

    Apply for a job you actually want and have some determination when you get in the door. Refuse yourself not doing well. If you aren't qualified you can always go back to school eventually. find a long term goal.

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  • beastie

    I think you just haven't found your way yet. Whatever you do, don't blame yourself if you are bored by a job. LOTS of jobs are boring and only morons wouldn't be bored by them. So you are definitely not stupid.

    Now, it's just a question of finding something you are REALLY interested in. There must be something. I am sure you'd be smart enough to finish college if you could only find a subject to get inspired about. The question is, what is that?

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  • Are you perhaps overly stupid and cant grasp the working functions of these jobs?

    Working sucks, everyone deep down hates their jobs, its part of life to hate it. You have to just accept working as a necessary part of life.

    Or accept being a bum, either way you have to accept something.

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  • NeuroNeptunian

    I think it could be a matter of self-discipline. You need to do these things, and you don't have the motivation to do so but you don't have the discipline to just put up with it.

    I hate college, I don't make the best grades but I know I need a degree to get anywhere in life so I stick it out and do my best. I hate work and I hate sitting at this goddam desk all day but I stick it out to pay for college. It requires discipline, you just need to MAKE yourself do it.

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    • bakerj99

      Thanks for the advice. I think there is an aspect to 'force' yourself, i totally agree. Luckily, i've just landed myself another job this month, so, i'll take your advice sir.

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  • joybird

    You're quitting coz the only jobs you're qualified are boring, boring, boring!

    But, they are all you are ever going to be offered unless you can find something you like doing - then go out and do it for yourself. Say you liked mowing lawns, or walking dogs, etc.

    Employers expect to see that you have stuck out a job for at least 6 months before moving on to another one, not leaving to be unemployed coz this shows laziness.

    Maybe you were born wealthy and spoiled by your parents so you think you don't 'need' to work coz they will continue to finance you....

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