TranceAddict Forums (www.tranceaddict.com/forums)
- Canada - Toronto & Southern Ont.
-- Losing that drive.....
Losing that drive.....
This is for those of you that started down a career path, did you ever wake up one day and realize, "Fack, what the hell am I doing?"
I'm 25 and I'd quit my job a few months ago, money wise I'm alright for the time being, but regardless, I'm finding that I really don't want to get back into doing what I was, and I'm sure as hell not sure of what I would like to do.
The steady paycheque and shiny baubles really sucker you in, and in my case, 5 years blinked by and I'm middle managing and wondering why I'm spending 8 hours a day trying to avoid doing my job.....
Just kind of one those moments that you have and you're left wondering wtf just happened.
Anyone else go through this?
Re: Losing that drive.....
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Tranceplanted This is for those of you that started down a career path, did you ever wake up one day and realize, "Fack, what the hell am I doing?" I'm 25 and I'd quit my job a few months ago, money wise I'm alright for the time being, but regardless, I'm finding that I really don't want to get back into doing what I was, and I'm sure as hell not sure of what I would like to do. The steady paycheque and shiny baubles really sucker you in, and in my case, 5 years blinked by and I'm middle managing and wondering why I'm spending 8 hours a day trying to avoid doing my job..... Just kind of one those moments that you have and you're left wondering wtf just happened. Anyone else go through this? |
A lot of people get stuck in a miserable cycle and don't do anything about it.
Follow your passion, the money should come later 
you know what is funny, I was just talking about this on Saturday night.. I am good at my job and it pays the bills and whatnot.. but I am in desperate need of a change. I need to get out of sales but I don't know what it is that I want to do yet and unfortunately I can't just quit and go back to school cuz I won't have a condo anymore if I do that.. so I am kind of stuck.. 
Yeah, the thing is, when you've got student loans, a mounting visa bill and are trying to figure out how to pay for shit, a large cheque is kinda hard to say no to.
On the flip side, my sis loves what she's doing, but doesn't really make a ton doing it, and a lot of the time has a hard time making ends meet. When I see that, I gotta wonder if that's really any better an alternative.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by magikb I can't just quit and go back to school cuz I won't have a condo anymore if I do that.. so I am kind of stuck.. |
Damn, for a minute I thought this thread was about erectile dysfunction.
Well, in my case, my g/f loves what she does, and is starting to make some decent money outta it, so we recently took a promotion she got offered and moved out here, hence my ever so clever nick.... 
:
It's good that she's making more money that I don't have to worry about the funds as much, and we sold our place back in our old town so we got a little bit extra sitting in the bank now, but it still sucks knowing I have to get to doing something, but having no real desire to do what I'm experienced and admittedly good at, as well as having no idea what I'd really like to do in place of it.
If I'm not careful, she's prolly gonna get on this damn board and tell my ass to get a job already and stop complaining..... 
[QUOTE]Originally posted by magikb
you know what is funny, I was just talking about this on Saturday night.. I am good at my job and it pays the bills and whatnot.. but I am in desperate need of a change. I need to get out of sales but I don't know what it is that I want to do yet and unfortunately I can't just quit and go back to school cuz I won't have a condo anymore if I do that.. so I am kind of stuck.. [/QUOTE
| quote: |
| Originally posted by DigiNut Damn, for a minute I thought this thread was about erectile dysfunction. |
Although, I guess this really clears up any issues with going to see DJs and hitting up the parties.... at least until the money runs out.
U're going through what is called the "Quarter Life Crisis" I have a friend who's been working on doing a documentary about this. She works for the Life Channel, and hopes to have it done soon. She said that what made her think of doing it was the fact that she thought she was the only one going through it and never realized how many people are thinking, feeling, and generally going through the exact same thing. I think we're coming to an age where the monitary satisfaction no longer outweighs the personal/emotional satisfaction of enjoying your work/life.
Do what u luv and u'll never work a day in your life!
I'm 22, and since high school I thought I was going to be an accountant. I finished 2 years at York in Business Admin + Accounting, and I currently work for an accounting firm.
Last semester I had, had enough. I quit my program and enrolled in RCC, for computers, databases and networking. I realised I did not want to be doing earnings reports and paper work all my life. I wanted to be working on more hands on projects, with more problem solving and creative thinking.
Its kinda scary right now. I have to continue to work and go to school, while my student debt just continues to sky rocket.
I really hope i made the right choice in switching. Im sure I did, as I love playing with computers, and I was so sick of accountants.
I know how you feel.
I just turned 25 and have been thinking the same thing for awhile.
I've decided to give myself another 2 years, pay down my undergrad student debt, and go back to school to do what I really want to do.
Having that goal makes the present job a bit more bearable, because I know it's a means to an end.
The one thing I noticed that really accelerated my wanting to change things up is this one inevitable truth.
I was working for a company, and at first the job was purely technical, allowing me to actually do all the things I was interested in. As I continued to progress up the ladder, I found myself moving away from the things that I liked about the job, and constantly doing things that can only be classified as middle management.
I've got a few other friends that are starting to encounter this as well, and it kinda sucks, because they're really starting to get to the same point I am.
The whole annoying thing about this is that if you want to make a decent amount of money doing what you like, unless you run your own business, it usually involves you getting away from what you like doing because you end up spending most of your time trying to get people to approve or do what should be done. I think that's what really started to wear down on me, the constant heel dragging and personal agendas that always make it difficult for the guys and gals that just want to do their jobs well.
| quote: |
| Originally posted by Stilez U're going through what is called the "Quarter Life Crisis" I have a friend who's been working on doing a documentary about this. She works for the Life Channel, and hopes to have it done soon. She said that what made her think of doing it was the fact that she thought she was the only one going through it and never realized how many people are thinking, feeling, and generally going through the exact same thing. I think we're coming to an age where the monitary satisfaction no longer outweighs the personal/emotional satisfaction of enjoying your work/life. Do what u luv and u'll never work a day in your life! |
I dunno... I've done lots of jobs over the last few years. Everything from a hard goods sales associate @ Sportcheck to Test Engineer for a military software developer. Currently I'm studying architecture @ UoT and intend to go to law school (if my marks hold up). I'm also the promotions manager and event coordinator for a large promotions/productions company (nightclubs, concerts, car shows, etc...) and I'm only in my early (very early) 20s. So I dunno what the future holds but I'm probably never going to be able to work a job with a boss with less education than me that's for sure.
I say go with what you like to do and figure out how to make it big.
Note: Of all the jobs people I know have, the best one yet seems to be "Wealth Management" aka "Born Rich and invest daddies money well after he dies" ya that seems to be the best one I've seen so far... Not sure how to land that job though... Something to ponder.
Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright © 2000-2021, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.