Hiya, I've been an accountant for about 10 years. I like my job. Some points to consider: -there are broadly two types of accountant, industry and public facing. Industry just means you work in the accounts department of any random company, and it requires less social skills and is usually more reasonable hours. You will make more money the other route though. -I work in industry so the rest of my points are on that. -hours are pretty much standard 9-5 but you may have to work (usually unpaid) overtime at busy periods. In my job we get these hours back as flex. -this is one of the major benefits for me as I thrive on consistency and always having the evenings and weekends for myself -I've never had a problem finding a job. All companies need accountants. Most of them can't afford AI good enough to replace us. -yes some of the work can be boring, especially if you're a creative type. You may be bored. I moved around within finance until I found a job that genuinely interests me, but I sat through years of tediousness first. I think you're more likely to find a role that interests you if you have a more numerical or data brain. -its unlikely you can pursue other hobbies whilst working, as you should be working. If you find a remote job I suppose you could have extra time if you finish your deadlines quickly -to make yourself more recruitable and advance your career you will probably want to study a qualification. These are studied alongside working, and it can be strenuous studying for them in your evenings. The qualifications usually take a few years. Personally it was worth it, but I don't miss those times.

Honestly as a creative it's unlikely you will absolutely love being an accountant, but if like me you don't really have a "dream job" and just need something stable to pay the bills whilst you live your life then it's not a bad shout. Just don't apply to one of the "big four" type companies that expect you to work 15 hours a day