Yes. I'll share my experience about this. I gave it Computer Science a go for 3 semesters. I was really quick at getting insight for a few things, but I struggled with most. I got a job after 3 semesters, and I stayed in the field, very frustrated and stressed, it took getting laid off 3 times to understand that I was a bad fit for this field. I pushed myself for a long time and got small results for my effort. I wish I could have found a better road to put all the energy into, but my concept of myself - that I'm a 'smart girl' wouldn't let me.
I still think I'm bright - but for different and less quantifiable things. I also sometimes learn difficult things way faster than others, - but because how I learn it makes a difference, I don't think I can fit into it the same way as do people to whom it comes easily.
Anyway, I'm rambling - but that 'overwhelm + desire to quit' really resonates with me.
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I still think I'm bright - but for different and less quantifiable things. I also sometimes learn difficult things way faster than others, - but because how I learn it makes a difference, I don't think I can fit into it the same way as do people to whom it comes easily.
Anyway, I'm rambling - but that 'overwhelm + desire to quit' really resonates with me.
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