I don't talk about my work/job/workplace but recently I mentioned Jason's job and how it was throwing me off in ways I didn't expect.
I've talked to Jason about this and he said that he thinks I might do well in a position like his (in the field he's vaguely in) and that he could probably help "train me up" in a year or so, and that's something I'm actually considering. A change.
I don't know that it's a change that will or would actually happen, but maybe giving myself some training in an area completely different to the one I'm in isn't the worst idea in the world, even if it's not free to take courses and tests and things. Maybe I'll take one and be like "this works for my brain, I like it a lot!" or maybe I'll be neutral or maybe I won't like it at all, I don't know.
So Jason has sent me links to courses and things in the area he works in and while it's all gobbledygook to me, I might sign up for something in the next... while...?
I don't know. I'm still only medically cleared to work the part time amount I'm working right now so it's kind of a moot point right now.
But learning is good for your brain right? So maybe no harm no foul in the long run other than some money spent?
I mentioned it very casually to my parents and they said that it would be a great loss for me to not continue doing what I'm doing as they feel I'm very good at it, but I haven't explained to them how I do not feel valued or supported or content or happy.
And to be honest, I don't know how much of that is me and my "stuff" vs an issue with the job itself vs an issue with my current higher ups (etc) and well now I feel like I'm getting into the "don't talk about it" territory so I'll just say lalalalalalalalala and move right on.
But yeah... maybe a course.
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I'm grappling with similar thoughts...I'm comfortable doing what I'm doing, but it's not challenging anymore and certainly not fun anymore. When you're good at your job, you get more and more piled on until it's finally too much. I'm getting to that point...working 10 hours a day, day in and day out, is making me question things.
But I've only ever done accounting/tax work. But do I want to do this for the next 10ish years until I retire...or at least slow down a bit. But what do I want to be when I grow up??
I just know I'm tired, not having fun so much anymore, and a change would likely be good...but change to what??
"Change to what" is such a big question. I've heard that "younger" folks change jobs and careers quite regularly while those our age and upwards tend to stick with one.
And let's be honest.... at least for me, starting a new job/career would be a pay cut. And I need to talk to someone about if it would be a survivable pay cut, especially in this day and age when money isn't going so far but rents and prices are continuing to rise.
Perhaps there is also an aspect of "the devil you know" playing into this all but yeah... it's introspection time for me and sounds like it is for you as well! *hugs*
You're spot on the pay cut issue...it would be substantial for me if I no longer used by designation. We're lucky enough to not have any debt, but a pay cut would definitely add years to my working career, and that is a big item to consider.
The introspection has been going on for a few months, with little success. Another big item for me is where we live and quality of life. We're in small town Ontario and while GTA is within reach, the thought of 1.5 - 2 hour commute each way makes me cringe.
So yeah, a bit of the devil you know and a bit of what the heck can I do in small town Ontario that will still allow me to retire before 75.
Yeah, fair enough. Sometimes I feel very much stuck where I am by the money issue, but that's life I suppose? (Until a lottery win!)
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