I'm 22 years old. I study education (pedagogy) at a top university and really enjoy it (I chose it to understand how the school system works and why it fails). When I was applying, I didn’t think much about careers due to a period of depression (never had a “dream job”)...
I'm considering changing my degree but feel unsure about what to choose.
IMPORTANT: I am really sensitive to stress and have had multiple burnouts (the kind you can't even get out of bed)
My likes:
Learning, thinking deeply, discussing ideas, and using critical thinking; connecting ideas (especially in human sciences)
Subjects: math, physics, arts, history, grammar, literature, psychology
Personal activities: art, studying, reading, sports
Dislikes:
Chemistry (especially organic), geography
Dealing with customers (as the main part of a job)
Sitting all day (as the main part of a job)
Repetitive tasks (as the main part of a job)
Feeling overwhelmed (stress leads to burnouts)
What I've thought about:
Psychology (but concerned about my country's taxes and financial return)
What I vallue most:
Financial security and stability
Making enough money to have more free time
Being able to enjoy life outside of work (art, reading, sports, etc.)
Having a career that isn’t overwhelming or burnout-heavy
Work that is mentally engaging, not purely repetitive
Problem: I feel insufficient about the idea of becoming a researcher, even though I think this might be it. I've talked to a lot of professors, and it feels really hard and unclear. When I compare myself to other professionals, I see that I'm competent, but I want to be the best, I want to do everything right. My professors have never really helped me create a project.
What should I do?