I’m craving a reset so badly that I’ve started browsing roles I would’ve laughed at six months ago like project management, nonprofit ops, program coordination, even education admin. Anything that feels like it has some meaning and isn’t just spreadsheets and CYA emails. I used to be laser-focused on linear growth, and now I just want to feel alive again. Has anyone gone way off the traditional accounting path and actually found success and satisfaction on the other side?

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What's your work life balance like currently? You probably just need a new company rather than a new career path. Somewhere where you can coast rather than focus on growth.

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