With everything going on and a recent layoff, I’ve really been reevaluating my life. Is it dumb to leave all $ and perks behind for more fulfillment and passion. I’m looking for a new job but... cont.

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I didn’t have a passion for my previous jobs and the next will likely be along the same lines. Feels like I’m not doing anything meaningful by just building decks and living in excel. My previous jobs were mentally stimulating and had good compensation, but weren’t personally fulfilling. Is it worth it to maybe start over from scratch? Try to become a nurse, go get a post bacc to go to med school, become a teacher?

Don't feel forced to have to find personal satisfaction in your job. It's perfectly fine to try to find that outside of work as well

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Not dumb! Times like this can be eye opening. If you have the means to change paths, why not! Although, I wouldn’t 180 and completely switch just yet. Slowly start working towards the new path you want to take and eventually start working on it more than your current role. If it’s bringing you joy and you’re finding it successful, slowly start prioritizing it more and eventually shift!

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Just a joke, take it as a joke-
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Recently Better (dot) com's employees were fired from the job.
If you are some HR/Senior management personnel and hiring them.
You should reconsider your decision as they will make your organisation BETTER. :-)

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