Periagoge
Scenario

When your calling doesn't match others' definition of success

I think I want to be a teacher but everyone keeps telling me I'm too smart for that and should do something that makes more money.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to pursue meaningful work conflicts with societal measures of achievement and worth.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adolescent identity formation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.