[Vocabulary] miss the vocation

[Silverobama]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?

I feel I've missed my true vocation.

Thanks a lot

 

[Raymott]

Hi,

What does this sentence mean?

I feel I've missed my true vocation.

Thanks a lot

It means that the person feels he should have embarked on a different career, or life's work.

"I like sticking up for vulnerable people against the 'system'. I should have become a lawyer. I feel I've missed my true vocation by becoming a teacher."

 

[BobK]

:up: Latin vocare - 'to call'. Your vocation is your calling.

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