8 things you dont have to do in your 20s

8 things you dont have to do in your 20sMost twentysomethings are constantly surrounded by the perfection presented on social media. Everyone seems to have the wildest nights out, the sweetest vacations, a beautiful family, and the most fulfilling job. Its enough to make anyone feel lacking. But erreichbar life is not the same as real lifeit paints a sanitized picture of the messiness of the twentysomething experience. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Afraid that if you dont have it all figured out yet? Dont be. Here are a bunch of things you dont even need to worry about until much later in your life and your career.1. Travel the worldSure, youre supposed to have abfluged your own successful company and figured out how to work remotely while traveling the world, all within 5 years of graduation. But travel costs moneyand lots of it. Jetsetting off to Europe isnt something most people in their 20s can do. If your buddies are able to, they re very lucky. Its completely normal if you need to spend all you make on, you know, rent and food.If travel is a priority for you, youll make it happen one day. Dont worry that youre not there yet.2. Find your dream jobNobody really wants anything but their dream job, but most of us have to abflug somewhereand that somewhere is usually the bottom rung of the ladder. If youre still not where you want to end up, dont fret. You still have most of your career ahead of you. And keep in mind that things will likely change once you have more world experience what was once your dream career might not still be your dream career next year.3. Draft a long-term planIts helpful to always have a few thoughts as to your 5-, 10-, and 25-year plans. But please dont set these in stone or feel that if you deviate from your track, youre doomed to fail. You dont have to have your career laid out or know where youre going to settle down and buy a house in a good school district. There is plenty of time for that.4. Start your own businessWe all hear so much chatter about entrepreneurship and striking out on your own in the new economy, but its okay if you dont have a plan yetor even if you would rather not be your own boss. If the thought appeals to you, keep weighing it in your mind, but dont worry that you dont yet have the answer.5. Figure out your future work/life balanceAs long as youre taking care of yourself and have a reasonable work/life balance now, then its okay if youre not sure how that will end up looking once you settle down and have kids and a family and move to your forever home and, yes, maybe, travel the world. Youll figure that out when you get there.6. Determine your true passionYouve really only just started out. Your 20s should be a time of exploration If youre still figuring out what you really want to be when you grow upas long as youre thinking about it seriouslythen its fine not to have the answers yet.7. Save a huge amount for retirementOf course, you sh ould have a handle on your current budget, paying for your necessities, and socking at least a little bit away in savings. But dont worry if your entire future and financial security isnt mapped out perfectly. These things take time, and so much can change in the next five to ten years. Relax and focus on making smart financial decisions now so youll be in a good place for the future.8.Establish the perfect lifeTheres still time to learn how to cook gourmet dinners and buy a vacation home in the Hamptons. Theres still time to take up new hobbies and start a family. Keep dreaming about what you want the most and go after it. But dont worry that you dont have it all yet. Youre still very young