What should I do with my life? I don’t enjoy accounting and I feel like I’m going to get fired from my job.

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Maybe you're looking at it the wrong way. People lie when they say that you should be passionate about your work. Work is just a job so that you can do the bare minimum that it takes to make the money you need to survive and then also to spend on what you want. So if you can make more money with the same effort, then do that. But if you will drastically make less money to jump into something new that you're also not passionate about, then you're really just wasting the precious time that you do have to spend your free time doing enjoyable activities. Also, are you using all your PTO each year? If not, then you're leaving money and time on the table for no reason.

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As I get older, I'm realizing more how much I dislike this profession too. I'm finding it hard to even find it tolerable enough to just do it and collect a check. Imagining doing this until retirement fills me with immense dread.

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All jobs are boring. Find purpose in life my friend, and job isn’t a purpose.

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I sympathize with the challenges you're facing in your current job. It's important to reflect on what you truly desire to pursue. Additionally, it's worth considering your transferable skills and how they can be applied in new opportunities. Wishing you the best of luck, and remember to stay resilient!

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