Felt like I screwed up my career and existential crisis.
Im working as a indirect tax senior associate with a big 4 firm. In total, ive been 4.5 years into my career. I just hate my job profile and want to switch over to finance. Questions such as "Am i gonna be locked here forever? Am I ever going to get promoted? Will I stagnate? Did I waste my CPA and CFA? Honestly, im feeling very depressed and gloomy these days to the point i feel fatigued.

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