The agony of indecision: a short story

You will read it in: 2 mins
You will learn about: indecisiveness, self-love, self-exploration

I had a couple of job offers on the table. Consequently, I spent many days thinking about them. I used to wake up at 6:00 am and think out loud which job offer to choose until 1:00 am the next day. I couldn't eat, I couldn't work, I couldn't talk to anyone even if my life depended on it. I was in agony. I was afraid of the consequences of my decision. What if I made a wrong one?

I read all the articles I could find on how to chose an offer. I drew all possible diagrams, created comparison tables, and watched Youtube videos about those companies. Still.. no decision! What I didn't realise then is that my problem wasn't with a job offer, my problem was with my indecisiveness.

I think I was scared of the consequences. Every time I thought I made up my mind and wanted to send a confirming email, I'd freeze unable to move.

My only piece of advice to myself (and anyone else on the same boat) is to spend time asking yourself deeper questions if being faced with decision agony. Not: 'what is the right choice?' but 'why am I struggling to make one?'

I hope you will be able to do it! I hope I will be able to do it, too.