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anybody been through a career change?
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just an update for those who are interested – I've finally found a part time waitressing role, saved up money (for emergencies) and decided to focus on handmade crafts to sell online. I'm resigning this week. I'm excited and nervous – will this work? have I made a mistake quitting now? will I be able to afford to pay my rent & bills? Hopefully I have accounted for the bills and every time I think 'should I really resign?' I think back to the times I cried every night because I didn't want to next working day to start and how my job did nothing to challenge me or make me better in any way and I know it's the right decision. Just hope it goes well! Also it gives me more time to pole dance – great!! 😀
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DO IT!!! As webmaster said, we are here on this earth for 80 years and once they are gone they are gone. You are an intelligent woman Olivia and will not struggle to find a job once you decide what you want to do. Life is far too short not to try.
I can relate to hating a job. When I graduated uni I took a job at the local library, I love books and the girls there were such a great laugh I thought it would be a breeze until I found the job I was looking for (something psychology related as thats what I did my degree in), anyway, the job was cushy, paid well and the staff were all ace to work with but every Monday morning I cried before I went to work, because it was depressing and ate away at my soul.
I lasted 6 months then ended up taking a job working with homeless young people for less money but more in the line of what I wanted to do. For 2 years I worked 3 part time jobs to make a full time wage, then applied for the job I have now, when I started this job as a street sex worker support worker it depressed me and I often thought 'what have I done?', now I love it and would not leave through choice.
Sometimes you have got to try things you didnt think you would do or be good at to realise your strengths. I didnt think I could work with young people when I left uni, I did it and loved it and was good at it, when I started this job, I didnt think I could work with adults, now I enjoy it and think I am good at it. When an opportunity comes up say yes first and think about it later, thats how my career has worked so far. Who knows where it might lead 🙂
My friend has just left her very reasonably paid job in the NHS because she was miserable, she has set up her own business. Sometimes you've just got to jump 🙂
Dont be miserable, try doing something for you that will make you happy, Good luck x
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awww thanks Shona, I feel like I've been avoiding responsibility since graduating and played it safe with jobs. Now I feel I should push myself to actually do something with my life. If all goes well I'd love to do a few days volunteering at a local animal shelter too, then that's another thing ticked off the 'to do' list!
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I sympathize with where you are at right now. I felt the same with my last job of 11 years! Then I got a blessing of sorts…I got laid off. Now a year later, I am still unemployed and trying to figure out what I want to do as a career now. I have a few things that I have ALWAYS wanted to do/try and now I think I am actually going to try and go for them ALL! Why not? life is too short and if you have the time, passion and patience, you can start a new career as often as you like, until you find the perfect fit for you 🙂
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