Does anyone else feel stressed thinking how you are working toward a career that you hate (or at least don't like)?

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I've done audit and now I'm in private. I was bored to tears in both professions, but I always thought it didn't matter because I was in a stable profession that paid pretty well. However, every day I fight a battle between me and my boredom until it's time to go home. Now that I'm studying for the CPA, I think about how I'm working so hard for a goal that I don't like and I'm displeased. I metaphorically wipe the tears from my eyes with dollar bills every night. I know it could be worse, but it also could be better too

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Look for alternatives as soon as possible!!

If you are young all I could recommend is leave now and pursue another path.

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Make a 10 to 15 year plan to save money and then do what you like if your scared to jump ship.

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I’m in the same boat. Try to switch your mind to something else, have a hobby. Do what you like and your job and stress about career path will not bother you any longer.

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For the past 12 years now.... yes

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You talk about pursuing your passion. What is your passion? Accounting is the language of business. I am in accounting so I can speak a language that allows me to pursue my passion.

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How did you find the side gigs?

EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.

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I’m on the same boat. 28, hate where I am heading with accounting. I’m in the process of reinventing myself with another master degree in a totally different field. Part-time program from an Ivy league school.

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I think of it like I’m in a stable enough position that maybe later on I can have the opportunity to do something new

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