Lost my ambition of 10years

[Azurecat]

I'm sorry, this is going to be long. Also I wasn't sure which section this was best put into, so if there is a better one then many apologies.

So I need to explain the situation here, because I desperately need some advice. Since I was about 6 years old, I have wanted to become a vet when I'm older. My parents have always been supportive, helpful and tell everyone about their daughter who is going to be a vet.

The problem is, I am 16, doing A levels and have a work placement at a vets at the weekends, and I don't think I want to do it anymore. I can stand the blood and gore, the poo and vomiting, even the death - but I don't think I can deal with the humans. Now I've reached the conclusion that I don't want this enough to do it (since a place in uni is expensive, and difficult to get even with good grades).

This has been a growing thought for months, and I'm sure I want to do something else with my life now, but I have no idea how to explain all this to my parents. I am socially awkward and in this sort of situation I can't explain how I feel. I really need some advice on how to break it to them, and explain all of this because I feel like they will try to convince me I still want this even though I'm certain I don't anymore :(

[Tarannosaurus]

I've had problems like that too, my father wanted me to be an architect or civil servant but I want to be a geophysicist. Explain to them that this is something that you've given a lot of thought to and you think that becoming a vet is the wrong decision. It would help if you could think of some alternatives to being a vet to show that you're thinking about it seriously.

[Mynick]

You tried it and you didn't like it, it's fine. You need to speak with your parents and explain them and you have tried and you can't handle, not your fault, you gave it a chance and it turns out you are not meant to do it. As Tarannosaurus said, think of some alternatives to show that you gave it serious thoughts.

[Azurecat]

Thanks for your replies, I know I need to just explain it. I don't think I put enough emphasis on how hard I am finding it to start this conversation though, I just don't know how to explain everything I've written down. Any ideas?

[NeuroTiger]

On a piece of paper, assess the pros and cons of your situation.
Then draw a non-biased conclusion.
That's what I usually do!
Good luck! ;) ;) ;)

[Mynick]

Thanks for your replies, I know I need to just explain it. I don't think I put enough emphasis on how hard I am finding it to start this conversation though, I just don't know how to explain everything I've written down. Any ideas?
If you have it written down just put in on top of you parents's bed or in the kitchen, somewhere they can easily find it. But keep in mind they will want to talk with you after.
Good luck :hug: