Why youngsters feel lost after school & college?

[Pranay]

Lots of kids set a plan in 11th‑12th, but after school they end up doing something completely different.

A lot of graduates have no clue what to do once they finish, so they take up any job just to keep busy. After a while they get bored, switch again, and then wonder which career is right for them.

Even in their mid‑20s many still feel lost because the jobs they land don't match what they studied.

[Pillai]

You're such a deep thinker. You should be nominated for a Nobel prize for original thought at least!

[Shalini]

Most people pick a path early without actually seeing what it involves, so reality hits later and everything feels confusing. It's less about being directionless and more about trial‑and‑error, which we just don't talk about enough.

[Aishwarya]

It's just trial and error, bro.

[Ishaan]

Because most students never get a reality check in college. They stay in their own bubble. When they finally enter the real world they realise how tough the market and competition are, and they see their real potential. It's easy to dream big when you don't have any bills to pay.

[Rupali]

What path did you choose?

[Akash]

Nobody really knows everything - and I'm not just talking about kids. It's odd that an 18‑year‑old can vote and even change governments.

When it comes to a career, what does a fulfilling job look? I see many engineers earning big lakhs, yet they hate their work. They dread Sunday evenings because it means another Monday back to the grind. By 35 they're often pot‑bellied and balding, using food as the only quick dopamine fix. What's the point of earning lakhs if it just ruins your health before you hit 45? And once health is gone, it never truly comes back.

Everyone feels directionless. Only a few know what they want early on. I think this is a major reason why people worldwide stay unhappy.

What's the solution? I'm not sure. Maybe start aptitude tests around 9th grade, repeat every 4‑5 months, and genuinely ask kids what they enjoy. The stigma around switching careers must disappear - it's terrible in India. I know many who quit their jobs at 40, start fresh with less money, and are far happier.

The government isn't the only culprit; it's a systemic issue. I've realized that a benevolent, strong‑handed rule might bring the order needed to cut through life's chaos. That could be the only way forward.

[Chitra]

Lack of guidance