NWR: Anyone else wish they picked a different career?

MrsHtobe Posted: Oct 19, 2007 02:48 PM

NWR: Anyone else wish they picked a different career?

I went to college for accounting, I'm studying for my CPA exam, I've been working for 3 1/2 years, so I have a decent grasp on what I'm doing and I make good money for someone my age. And I don't like my career. I hate the hours, I hate the politics, I don't like the competitive nature of the people I work with (we work for bonuses). Sometimes I just really wish I picked something else.

Anyone else feel this way? Its a little depressing

KK Holiday Posted: Oct 19, 2007 02:53 PM

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I didnt think life would be like this after college.

bluegreen08 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 02:55 PM

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Posted by jnkcrunk

I didnt think life would be like this after college.

I'm hoping I don't feel the same way about practicing law...

At least I'm here on a full scholarship so if I change my mind down the road I'm not tethered to a job I hate for the rest of my life.

Would things be different if you worked at a smaller accounting firm? My dad is a CPA and likes his job.

MrsHtobe Posted: Oct 19, 2007 02:57 PM

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Posted by bluegreen08

Posted by jnkcrunk

I didnt think life would be like this after college.

I'm hoping I don't feel the same way about practicing law...

At least I'm here on a full scholarship so if I change my mind down the road I'm not tethered to a job I hate for the rest of my life.

Would things be different if you worked at a smaller accounting firm? My dad is a CPA and likes his job.

I think I just don't like accounting. I worked in a big 4 firm, left there and went into private. Now I work at an investment banking firm and I'm still not happy. I mean - I can deal with it, I'm just so jealous of those people that sincerely like their jobs.

AS Posted: Oct 19, 2007 02:58 PM

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When I got out of college I had no clue as to what I was going to do. I didnt want to stay in retail forever. I kinda wanted to be a pharmacist but I hate bio, chem and all that crap. I wanted to become a K teacher bec I was jealous that FH had 3 months off. But now I love what I do, Im in a mans world but I love it!

menc Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:04 PM

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Everyday, I just can't evr decide what it is that I really want to do. I feel like I am wasting my degree.

MrsHtobe Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:07 PM

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Yeah, I guess I should be happy I'm using my degree and that I have a good job. The days just go by sooooooooo slow and I NEVER get out of here on time. We have random nights a couple times a week when I'll be stuck here til 8 or 9.

Oh well. Kudos to the people who like their jobs

LoveRocks Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:12 PM

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I regret my career choice and I know that if I stay with what I'm doing I'll be miserable. I went into it with the best of intentions, but its not enjoyable or very lucrative even with my master's. After the wedding I'm going back to school so i can do something I really will enjoy.

FinallyEngaged Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:16 PM

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I went to college and I have a BS in Video/TV/ Business. It was the best time of my life... but I GOT NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT!!! I now sell insurance!!!!

SparklingBride10 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:23 PM

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I'm about to graduate from college and after the wedding (sometime) going to go back to school. Just when i though I was out for good...sigh

lkdrnw Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:41 PM

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I am an accountant too and I feel the same way. I stopped studying for the exam and I went into private, which I love so much better. But it still stinks. I wish I stuck with the vet program I was in, but it is too late to start that many yeras of school now.

Mici n KC Posted: Oct 19, 2007 03:49 PM

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I've been in the corporate world long enough and I'm ready to get out. I'm going back to school to be an elementary ed teacher.

DD628 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 04:43 PM

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i wish i got into finance...

chrispar Posted: Oct 19, 2007 05:41 PM

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YES!!!!!

Autumn08 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 05:47 PM

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You know what... I'm in a completely different field and many of the issues you dislike are the same. I don't mind my hours even though they are overnight shifts but I work a long day 12hrs. And I have to work holidays, Im not having Thanksgiving this year because I am working the night before and the night of Thanksgiving. There are 'office' politics everywhere you go and the catiness when you work in a field 99% women is unbelievable!!!!

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 05:49 PM

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If I knew then what I know now....

040508Bride Posted: Oct 19, 2007 05:52 PM

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i hate it because of the people, not the job. It's mostly the people who run the program I am in (I graduate in a few weeks!) who make me doubt what I've chosen.....actually, I was hung up on by the director today, nice huh? Then they wonder why no one wants to teach at this college.....

If thats the type of people I will be working with, this is gonna be a lllllooooooongggggggg proccess!

Toucan311 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 06:58 PM

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I wish I wouldnt have been such an audition p*ssy and gone to school for voice!

JavyL008 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 07:00 PM

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well...i paid for and went to school for 4 years to get a degree i'm not using...i do want to go back to school after the wedding...so I guess a fareer change may be in the cards

jsta76 Posted: Oct 19, 2007 10:44 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

If I knew then what I know now....

I really wish i knew what i wanted to do when I grew up!

I went to school for elementary ed, hated it in student teaching. I ended up in business where politics is everything Unfortunately these days no matter what your career its not about what you know but WHO.

Sometimes I think i'd just love to be a stay at home mom...but that's not gonna happen plus, i'd probably get bored after a while.