I want to start working, but also want to do volunteer work

[Ampresus]

Hello everyone.

(If you couldn't care less about the context, main question is down below in Bold.)

I am very young. Usually this shouldn't be much of an issue, but I hope it helps you understand the situation I am in. I want to start working, but not at McDonalds. Or be a pizza delivery guy. I realized that I didn't need the money. I really don't. My parents buy everything I need and I don't want to go through the boredom/stress/stupid boss experiences because of a minimum wage job. All my friends already have jobs, I am the only one left behind.

I want to work for the United Nations someday. Help people in third-world countries. I think it would be good for me to get out of this corporate western society for a while. I also want to help nature, help species in Africa which are close to extinction. Thing is though: I am not 18. And no non-profit seems to be willing to hire someone of my age. Trust me, the UN made it clear that I should be at least 18. 

My parents, friends and even my uncle suggested I should get a normal job so I can get my own money. That it would be smart for future me to stand a chance in the competition that is the adult-world. I, personally, just don't feel like doing a dead-end job. I want to help people in need. I think this would also benefit my Green side more.

Extra stuff which might be important for the topic:
- In a few years, if stuff goes right, I'll be going to Uni
- I have 0 work experience
- I am well aware that Leo and other people on this forum stressed ''fixing your skillset'' and that I should really be focussing on that more than work experience, I am just curious about what you guys think about this

So my main question is: Should I focus on getting a 'normal' job (9-5 type of thing), or just ignore it and try finding volunteer work?

[LfcCharlie4]

You don't have to get a shitty dead end job. What are your interests? 

You could do freelance work, start a small business etc, no need to go get a shitty job. 

But working can also teach you some important life lessons, also, no offence, relying on your parents will backfire in the long run, I get you're young now but be careful in the future, pave your own way in life  

[Ampresus]

@LfcCharlie4  & @Michael569 thank you for the responses. It is really helpful

[Vipassana]

You need skills brother. 

This is the time for you to:

1. Meditate

2. Study Spiral Dynamics

3. Optimize your Health & Fitness

4. Contemplate & Journal

5. Start building a Vision for what you want your life to look like.

You're not going to want to live reliant on your parents money as it usually comes with sneaky baggage. You are going to be entrenched as time passes.

I would recommend you do the Life Purpose course as it seems you have some what of a vision of what you want your life to look like. 

In short, Don't get a 9-5 job if you don't have to. 

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"You'll never be able to escape from your heart. So it is better to listen to what it has to say"  - Paulo Coelho 

 

[Meetjoeblack]

Lucky. Treat your parents like God. You can do whatever you want to work. Ideally, consider entrepreneurship. You will never be a employee that way.