@aetios @rick I dunno how many people actually work in a job thats a "calling" for them.
Hell I am working where I am by somewhat an coincidence. I wanted to become a chef once. Did some test working and got around that I am made for that.
Went a business type school for a year (where you get taught like bookkeeping along with normal school subjects)
Did some applications for apprenticeships. I was never dumb I feel just maybe socially a bit awkward. Some firms would even respond or just deny. Some would tell you take a test. Which I kinda failed.
After some rejections I made a purely "desperate" application to the state (or rather its tax offices) By some miracle they actually wanted me here.
Did my apprenticehips and generally had good grades as well. After trying 2 times to get the chance for an internal promotion (basically you get to study while getting the same money) I more or less "fuck it" quit and gone to school again for another year to finish my Abitur.
Got that one done during corona. Basically then had to Decide do I wanna study IT or go to tax office again and get my promotion (studuying) I did the latter.
Hell I never thought I would end up here xD. Was it my calling. Hell no plan. But I guess working for this place and basically all the people of the country is an important job and does make me proud tbh and gives purpose lol.
Dunno if that helps you in any way

but here you go. Thats my story.