Is there a particular field of study you were really interested in, but didn’t end up pursuing as a career? If so, what is it? How long have you had an interest in said field? What made you realize/decide you wanted to pursue your current field instead? 🧑💻📑

Astronomy. I really wanted to work at Nasa one day. I was looking into university courses back when I was deciding what to study, and there were a couple that I wanted to apply to, as they also had a years work experience in Houston texas, so you could work alongside Nasa in your final year.
However to do the course, you needed top A levels in physics and maths I think, which I didn't have. So would have had to try and get those A levels as an adult which would have been awkward. And I was also aware, due to adhd, I'm really terrible at focusing on some things for long periods. Like for me I struggle staying focused on academic stuff. But am better staying focused with creative stuff.
So I realised even though it was a massive passion of mine, I knew it would end up stressing me out more because I wouldn't have the capacity to focus fully enough to do it unfortunately. And so I went the creative route instead, to work with another passion, but that one I'm able to get more engrossed with. And thus less stressed with.
So I just appreciate space from a distance now. If I didn't have adhd etc issues and was less hindered, you bet your ass I would be doing something in the astronomy field right now.
However to do the course, you needed top A levels in physics and maths I think, which I didn't have. So would have had to try and get those A levels as an adult which would have been awkward. And I was also aware, due to adhd, I'm really terrible at focusing on some things for long periods. Like for me I struggle staying focused on academic stuff. But am better staying focused with creative stuff.
So I realised even though it was a massive passion of mine, I knew it would end up stressing me out more because I wouldn't have the capacity to focus fully enough to do it unfortunately. And so I went the creative route instead, to work with another passion, but that one I'm able to get more engrossed with. And thus less stressed with.
So I just appreciate space from a distance now. If I didn't have adhd etc issues and was less hindered, you bet your ass I would be doing something in the astronomy field right now.