I really love reading and I want to get a job in a library or a bookstore. But my family doesn’t understand this at all, they say it’s a waste of time. On top of that, they say libraries don’t pay...

I also agree with your family. Like you, I'm an avid reader and chose to train as a librarian. It was something of a shock to discover how seldom... reading came up. I hadn't grasped then that a librarian's chief purpose is to connect library users with information, not to share what is in books. So, nobody cared how well read we were. What mattered was how efficiently we could help people find materials. If your happiness and your sanity depend on doing a lot of reading, I would look into professions that use reading more, such as perhaps research or teaching. For myself, although I didn't regret the skills we learned in the library, I eventually found teaching to be a better fit and ended up pursuing that. But no one should end up mired in a career that doesn't "sing" to them. If you have access to a vocational counselor, it might be good to sit down and get some feedback from them about the type of work they see you in. If you are still determined to pursue library work, it might be good to ask a staff member at your local library what skills they use most in their workday, and how much reading plays a part in it. Good luck and good hunting! more