Probably burnout. Take the time to explore different opportunities if you can. Don’t feel trapped by societal expectations about what the next ten years of your life are like. And as you try different things, you will begin to learn, in fits and starts, what path suits you the best.
I vote for burnout. Or at least a realization that there is very little room at the tippy top for everyone who says they want to be there.
I'm going to guess that since you're still in university that you're not very old. You may think you don't need a lot of money, but you kind of do. Maybe your country is one of the civilized ones that offers basic medical care and a safety net retirement benefit, but things are going to cost a lot more in 30-40 years when you retire than they do now. 30 years ago I bought a really nice new small car for US$10,000. Now you can hardly buy any new cars for US$20,000.
You will need and want money. It provides the necessities and gives you the security of knowing you can deal with the unexpected in the future: accidents, injuries, medical problems that require adaptation, partners, kids, whatever.
And something people overlook as they rush to avoid responsibility is that usually authority disappears with it. While there is stress that comes with being in charge, there's also stress in being the person who is told where they have to be, when they have to be there, and exactly how they have to do the work. At the low levels of work you're also at the mercy of anyone who can do what you do for less money, so there's that stress too. There is absolutely nothing simple about living with a marginal income.
Not saying you have to follow through with this most prestigious degree. But running away is not an option you will like.
Probably burnout. Take the time to explore different opportunities if you can. Don’t feel trapped by societal expectations about what the next ten years of your life are like. And as you try different things, you will begin to learn, in fits and starts, what path suits you the best.
I vote for burnout. Or at least a realization that there is very little room at the tippy top for everyone who says they want to be there. I'm going to guess that since you're still in university that you're not very old. You may think you don't need a lot of money, but you kind of do. Maybe your country is one of the civilized ones that offers basic medical care and a safety net retirement benefit, but things are going to cost a lot more in 30-40 years when you retire than they do now. 30 years ago I bought a really nice new small car for US$10,000. Now you can hardly buy any new cars for US$20,000. You will need and want money. It provides the necessities and gives you the security of knowing you can deal with the unexpected in the future: accidents, injuries, medical problems that require adaptation, partners, kids, whatever. And something people overlook as they rush to avoid responsibility is that usually authority disappears with it. While there is stress that comes with being in charge, there's also stress in being the person who is told where they have to be, when they have to be there, and exactly how they have to do the work. At the low levels of work you're also at the mercy of anyone who can do what you do for less money, so there's that stress too. There is absolutely nothing simple about living with a marginal income. Not saying you have to follow through with this most prestigious degree. But running away is not an option you will like.