I’m 26, worked in investment management for 3 years and saved about $81k. I don’t feel fulfilled at all. Feeling pretty depressed lately and incredibly lost and really want a change. I feel behind my peers who seem to have it all figured out so neatly. Not sure whether to go back to school, just find a new company, or take time off to travel.

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Why do you not feel fulfilled?

I can see that. Maybe it is because of the environment you are working in, or perhaps you aren't being challenged enough either.

Definitely if you have the oportunity, take time off to travel. Depending on your spending, you have enough saved to experience the world for 1, 2, or even 3 years off. You can always grab odd jobs if needed to meet different people in the same position. You can also develop new skills and try to figure out what fulfills you.

You might just need to recharge your batteries. If you can travel, do it. You could also go back to school or find a new company as you also suggested but I think it will only make the matter worse.

You are young enough to change gears completely if you so choose. I'd suggest exploring your options and seeing what sparks your interest. In the meantime, take up a new hobby or do something you're passionate about. This can help you fill that void where your job has you feeling unfulfilled. Oh, and P.S. - I'd be willing to bet your peers haven't all figured it out, either. They're just good at hiding it. Focus on you, not them. You'll find your way.

Take the time to travel and give yourself some down time! You are still so young and sounds like you've been working hard, probably struggling with burn out as well. After you've taken some time off, then you can start to think about your next move and remember that its never too late to make a career shift. In my experience, taking time off helps to channel some inspiration and you might even discover your new direction while on vacation, but focus on you in the mean time.

You don’t feel fulfilled for the role you are in, that won’t change if you take a vacation and come back because there’s something deep about the work itself not a short term break that is the issue. I think a career change will help and you will feel great that atleast you tried in whatever that change is

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