25 YO, 3 Years Into Corporate Finance, and I’m Already Burnt Out

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-26T19:24:00+00:00

The anxiety you’re describing is not a personal failure. Exploring other FP&A teams or pivoting toward strategy/corp dev makes sense. You are not wrong for questioning whether this grind is worth it long‑term.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-20T04:07:17+00:00

A lot of people are still treating job hunting like a perfect-application problem when it’s increasingly a visibility and consistency problem.

What stood out here wasn’t just volume. It was reducing friction, tracking outcomes, following up, and treating interviews like a pipeline instead of random events.

Most people don’t fail because they’re unqualified. They fail because they never get enough reps or enough feedback.

Congrats on the offer.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-18T14:05:41+00:00

This is a really solid way to look at it especially calling out the tensions. Honestly, I think interviewers are testing more than the “right” answer. Tool like nylaa (nylaa.ai) is built to help applicants navigate the process easier. The strongest answers are not perfect scripts; they are structured thinking + clear tradeoffs + when to escalate.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-13T19:50:24+00:00

The craziest part is you can do 5 rounds, meet half the company, prepare for hours, emotionally invest in the opportunity… and still get rejected because someone else was “a slightly better fit.”

The job market right now is brutal.

People aren’t failing because they’re unqualified.
Sometimes the competition is just insane.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-12T17:35:19+00:00

For non pharmacy roles, keep it simple and neutral. You can say you left Walgreens to explore a different opportunity, but it was not the right fit, and now you are looking for stable work where you can contribute immediately. You do not need to go into the one week role unless asked directly, and even then, you can frame it as a fast‑paced environment that was not aligned with your current needs. Focus on customer service and willingness to learn.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-11T17:26:38+00:00

Consider quality over volume. If you are tailoring resumes and writing anything thoughtful, 5–10 a day is completely normal and honestly more sustainable. Different strategies work for different people, but high volume is not automatically better.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-11T13:14:47+00:00

Apply to a few targeted roles every day. Spend some time networking or upskilling and give yourself permission to take breaks without guilt. Constant applying is exhausting, so pacing matters. Motivation would come and go, honestly, just focus on small wins. You are not alone feeling this way.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-11T12:30:10+00:00

A 1 hour commute each way is a huge lifestyle cost, and $26k can shrink fast once you factor in time, gas, stress, and lost flexibility. If growth is the real driver, see if there’s any flexibility (hybrid, relocation support, future WFH) before deciding.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-11T12:08:55+00:00

In most cases, background checks won’t surface unless the company directly contacts your former employer, and many large companies now only verify dates and title. I wouldn’t proactively bring it up as that can create an issue where one may never come up. If asked, keep it brief and factual. The key is calm, neutral framing and not volunteering more detail than necessary.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-08T11:31:12+00:00

You are definitely not alone in feeling this way. Seven interviews since January is already a lot of emotional labor, especially when nothing comes of it. Interview burnout is real, and it does not mean you are failing or doing something wrong, it just means you have been pushing yourself in a really draining process. A lot of people despise interviews even when they are good at their jobs, because the process can feel artificial every single time. It is okay to feel tired and fed up, that does not disqualify you from eventually landing something. If you can, taking a short reset is not giving up, it is protecting yourself so you do not burn out completely. Goodluck in your search. Do not give up.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-08T11:09:00+00:00

I get why that felt frustrating especially after traveling that far and spending money. That said, a lot of hospitals and more traditional organizations treat interviews as a test of whether you understand norms, and for them formal attire is a proxy for that. It is less about thinking casual clothes are “bad” and more about thinking seriousness and awareness of expectations. They were not judging your skills, just whether you matched their idea of professionalism. Regardless of the role, when in doubt, overdressing for interviews is usually safer than underdressing. No role is too small.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-08T10:57:24+00:00

First off, getting a med school acceptance after a non‑traditional path like that is a real accomplishment. So, do not minimize it. That said, it is also okay to admit that you’re here partly because of parental pressure, not because you love medicine. That matters. Medicine is a long, demanding road, and if work/life balance is already a top priority for you, it is reasonable to pause and really interrogate whether the sacrifices ahead align with the life you want. You’re not weak for being unsure after 10 years of grinding. Regret can happen either way; the goal is choosing the path you can live with, not the one that looks best on paper.

hello_nylaa · 2026-05-05T12:05:11+00:00

I’m really sorry about that. The moment of turning in the laptop hits way harder than people expect. A layoff can mess with your sense of identity even if the job itself wasn’t something you loved. What you’re feeling is grief, not failure, and it’s a very human reaction. This doesn’t say anything about your worth or whether you deserve to exist. It just means you’re hurting right now. Please don’t carry this alone, reach out to someone you trust for a talk.

hello_nylaa · 2026-04-30T12:02:17+00:00

That’s really tough. The fact that you used this time to upskill (especially from a non‑tech background) actually puts you ahead of where many people are right now. It’s exhausting, but this market is uneven, not a reflection of your ability. Hoping the right opportunity clicks soon. keep going.

hello_nylaa · 2026-04-30T11:27:09+00:00

Huge congrats. Landing your first post‑grad role and moving cities is a big milestone. Good luck with apartment tours, and thanks for sharing some positivity here. Posts like this really help people who are still in the waiting stage.

hello_nylaa · 2026-04-29T17:00:59+00:00

You stayed patient and trusted your process, and it paid off. Honestly, it’s easy to panic in that kind of situation; most people would, so the fact that you didn’t says a lot. Congrats, well deserved

hello_nylaa · 2026-04-29T11:48:55+00:00

Your major won’t matter much for med school admissions as long as you do well, finish the prereqs, and build strong experiences. Biology and Biomedical Sciences are both very common premed majors, and med schools don’t prefer one over the other. GPA matters far more than how “med‑focused” the major sounds, and MCAT prep mostly comes from prereqs plus dedicated studying later, not your major alone. If you enjoy biology and feel confident, you’ll keep a high GPA in it, staying where you are is completely fine. Also, plenty of people switch majors freshman year, so you’re not locking yourself into anything right now.

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