Just before I leave work, I look at the clock and think of everyone else’s expectations again.

Whenever I look at the clock just before leaving work, I think of what people around me expect before I think of what I want to do.

Scenes

I look at the clock just before leaving work. — When I look at the clock, I think, “I still haven’t chosen a career.” Then I think of the path my family wants for me, too.
I see their worried faces first. — The family hopes for a stable path, while the young person hesitates to say what they want to do. They expect their family to respond with worry.
I try to find an answer all at once. — Your hopes and your family’s expectations both weigh on your career choice. When you try to settle both at once, your own voice can get quieter.
Today, I’ll write them separately. — Try writing “What I want” and “What others want” in your notepad. Don’t decide yet; just put down whatever comes to mind, one line at a time.
The question stays with me as I leave work. — Even after writing two lines, the choice is still there. But next time you look at the clock, you may notice which thought comes to mind first.