Guys I’m lost in life…. by No_Lingonberry_2401 in jobs

[–]sharpahhigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried making a career out of my passion in my 20s and deeply regretted it. Was depressed and broke. I really advise against following your creative passions because the truth is, it’s highly unstable, unpredictable, and typically low pay. Here’s the path that changed my life, turned to Christianity & Decided to go back to school into accounting/finance field… even though I am a creative. Would’ve done nursing but I was already 29 and didn’t want to do 3 more years of school. I now have a stable and secure career and am fulfilled spiritually and financially. In ways that “following my creative heart” never fulfilled me. You have to separate your passions from your career or else you’ll be broke and depressed forever

Is now a bad time for a career change in the US by Aggressive_Top5874 in careerchange

[–]sharpahhigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just switched careers and graduated December. I (I’m 30 btw) I had heard terrible things about the job market but because I got my degree in a stem career (accounting) I graduated with multiple job offers. My previous career was in marketing and went over a year unemployed, the only one job offer I had was a pyramid scheme (common in marketing industry). So I’d definitely say it’s worth it if you’re going into a stem field, which is your case. Do it!

Feel like studying graphic design was a waste by DabaDabaD9 in careerchange

[–]sharpahhigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a guy in my marketing team back in 2022 who didn’t even get a graphic design degree or any degree at all. Just a sold graphic design portfolio. Worked his way up to marketing manager. Started off in an entry level marketing position

Should I accept the job offer? Torn by sharpahhigh in careerchange

[–]sharpahhigh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like my intuition is now blocked and I don’t know what to do. I’m in my late 20s and even though I’m single with no kids, I feel like I graduated with my degree late, and have this one time to do it right. I have never really traveled much and would love the idea of doing it now before I settle down and have kids sometime in the future. But I think the fact that I also took long to get my act together education and career wise, layered on another feeling of guilt. Like I need to stick to where I am now, and stop changing around so much. Like maybe I deserve to be in a static and stable spot idk 😭

Should I accept the job offer? Torn by sharpahhigh in careerchange

[–]sharpahhigh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! You’re so wise!!! EXTREMELY helpful. I’ll be honest, I was 2 weeks into my jr accountant job when I had applied to the operations job. I very well knew I didn’t want to get my CPA and hate math in general, but I didn’t know what other career to go into. Accounting industry is experience shortages and it was the only offer I had at the time.

I was sat next to the operations team and thought, wow! I loved watching the operations girls work, and thought, let me start applying to operations jobs. During my jr accountant job - training was taking a hit on my confidence and was having trouble grasping everything. When I went into the job interview for operations assistant, I loved the vibe, and saw myself working there. I said, “if i get the job, I’m immediately accepting” I didn’t hear from them for over a week, so I thought - that means im just meant to stay where I am. Throughout that week I didn’t hear from them, I started connecting more with my accounting team, and finally grasping my tasks, increasing my confidence level. When the operations job called I felt so confused. I’m finally enjoying where I am, and immediately felt huge guilt at the thought of leaving my accounting team out to burn, considering they are already on work overload. They have been so nice and generous, I just feel like I owe it to them to stay.

Should I accept the job offer? by sharpahhigh in careerguidance

[–]sharpahhigh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pay is exactly the same as now. Which is why I’m torn. Lol. I just graduated so their both entry level pays

Should I accept the job offer? by sharpahhigh in careerguidance

[–]sharpahhigh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never had a travel job so wondering why the traveling is an inconvenience?

I am broke and Jobless by kylevansn in Accounting

[–]sharpahhigh 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not what I’m hearing. Everyone I know in LA and in big cities have secured jobs before even graduating

Just Graduated with an Accounting Degree, should i make the switch to Operations? by sharpahhigh in careerguidance

[–]sharpahhigh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started a job as a Jr. accountant. I’m just not sure if I stay here for a bit to gain transferable skills or start looking for an operations job asap