Being 24, a difficult age do you think?

Question

Everyone goes on about the teenage years being difficult, because of change. I agree, but I also think that age 24 (and around this age) is full of change and even more difficult than teenage years. At my age people are finishing university, getting their first 'real' job, moving out of home, moving in with bf, thinking about the future (marriage, children etc). Ahhhh. It's a lot of change. I think I'm having a quarter-life crisis. Anyone feel the same, share your experiences...

Yeah, I feel lost. It's a time where you really have to make your own decisions and determine what direction you want to head in life. It's scary.

I'm so glad I asked this question. It really helps hearing that most of you are feeling the same way. Sometimes I think I'm the only one with turmoil but really we are all going through similar things and yes I have faith that it will work out for us all. Good luck with the direction you take in life.

Answer 1

Woo yeah for sure. I'm 24 too, and the number of marriages happening around me are starting to put me into a panic. And then there's grad/med school and the timing of babies and, hey, have you found a fiance yet? OMG, wait, I haven't even found the job I want to have for a long time yet.... first things first.

*deep breath*

Yeah. 24 is a good time for a quarterlife crisis. It's just busy and it feels like everything needs to be rushed to keep up and it's a little out of control.

Answer 2

I can still relate even though I am only 15. I can see how moving out of the house where you have stayed so long is a painful thing...for some of us anyway... Getting a real job and earning money for a change might be a shock to some people to. Teenage years are easier than the transition between 24-25. Oh well, right now endless lectures and boring teachers is all I have to worry about now.

Answer 3

I completely agree with you that it's a funny age.. I've just turned 25 and it's so bizarre to be all grown up but feeling exactly the same way I did 10 years ago!! People around you are doing grown up things like getting married and getting paid good money to do real jobs... and now there's a kind of pressure to get on board and do the same thing. As a girl it also feels like time in running out because you definately have to have kids in the next 10 years but is the guy you're with right now the right one... you see all these desperate single 30-somethings on tv and it's the last thing you want to be but at the same time if it's not right with your boyfriend you want to move on but you don't know!!! I'm just about to finish uni because it took me a little longer than expected, now I'm wondering do I go travelling, do I start my career... What do I do?!! We'll get there eventually but I completely agree it's a strange time in life!! xx

Answer 4

Everyone's different. Age doesn't really have THAT much to do with one's outlook on life. And by the time you're 24, it's not like everyone's finishing university. Some are just starting. Some are returning. Some have moved out with their bf/gf many years before that age! Some people move out of the folks' at 17. What's a "real" job?

Answer 5

I didn't start to feel adulthood creeping in until I was 27. Since then it has been a long, slow transformation from youth to adulthood. I am anticipating it to take several more years. You're still young and you have time. Don't wait too long to make that change. I dropped out of college at 22 and didn't start back until I was 27. I wish I had gotten on the ball sooner because it was a little bit humbling to graduate at 30. I always think of people my age who are married with a child or two who own their first home and I regret the decisions I made in the past. But, then again, there are people my age who are in prison or addicted to drugs and when I think of people like that I feel like I am out in front. Even if you feel young don't wait to take advantage of oppurtunities that reveal themselves today. You will be glad you did in a few years when you really start to feel old. But, whenever I feel old I just tell myself, "Well, at least I'm not 47 and in the same boat." That always makes me feel better.

Answer 6

Oh yes when I was 24 it was hard. As it is probally hard on a lot of young people due to all the things you meantioned. But you know what you'll make it and you'll be ok. Hey you have just made it past 21. That is the bar age. That now, if you think about it, wasn't a big thing after all. Right. So have a great 24th year! Thank you and God Bless you also. Good Job your a top cont. You could probally answer your own questions. Ok take care.

Answer 7

I had 3 kids, married and was building a house at the age of 24, while most of my good friends were just finishing college. So while I was dealing with diapers and kindergarten, they were dealing with where to hang out this coming weekend. Now, 10 years later I wish I was 24 again but my kids are old enough to leave home for the night while me and the hubby go out. I have these kids that are taller than me and my old friends that left me behind are now just starting to push strollers. When I am 40, 3 of my kids will be legal adults. Just enjoy your life and live for the day.

Answer 8

I understand what you mean. To be honest, I thought I was the first to come up with that term. I soon came to see it all over the place lol. I feel that I'm going through the same thing, but in different ways. If you really think about it though, it's a beautiful crisis. You learn a heck of a lot about yourself.

Heath

Answer 9

I'm 24 also, and I completely agree. This year saw me get married and buy a house. What scares me too is that in a couple of months I'll be turning 25 (quarter century! ahhhhh!) But yeah, now everyone is on our case about when we're going to start having kids and what not. I'm happy where Im at right now, but there has been so many changes and it was kind of hard to adapt to!

Answer 10

The early to mid twenties, is a transition from kid to actual adult. So many things change at this point, and it is the first time we are facing decisions on your own. I agree with you, it is probably more of an adjustment than teenage years, but believe me, you are capable of bringing your life in any direction you wish. Enjoy your experiences. I did, at 24. : )