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Hey there, fellow recent grads and career changers! 👋 Does anyone else feel like they’re already questioning their career path less than a year post graduation? Because that’s where I’m at right now.
I graduated with an accounting degree not so long ago, and while I don’t hate it, I’m just not feeling fulfilled. The thought of doing this for the next four decades gives me major existential dread. I’ve already tried out different accounting roles, but the spark just isn’t there.
I’ve been thinking about nursing lately – something active, interesting, and impactful. But then there’s the student debt looming over my head like a dark cloud, making it seem impossible to make a career switch right now. Has anyone successfully navigated a career change in a similar situation?
So, what are my options here? Here’s what I’ve been thinking and researching:
– Look for job opportunities within healthcare administration that could leverage your accounting expertise while still being in a healthcare setting.
– Investigate part-time or online nursing programs that could allow you to continue working while pursuing your new career path.
– Explore volunteer opportunities in healthcare to gain experience and see if nursing is truly the right fit for you.
Let’s brainstorm together – your insights and experiences could be invaluable. Let’s help each other out in this confusing journey of figuring out our career paths! 🌟
Consider trying to get an accounting job at a university where you can go back to school.
Since you’re heavily in student debt, I’d stick to accounting for the foreseeable future. It’s a very good and stable career path, plus you say you’re good at it! I felt a similar way a few years ago when I graduated. I was pretty good at my job but found it unfulfilling. I kept thinking I had to pivot into a career that made me feel more alive. Because I had that mindset, I felt more and more stuck in my position. I always thought there was a better, unicorn job or path out there for me. In hindsight, that mentality made me soooo miserable. It’s a trap. Don’t think that you need to match your existing passions with a job. At the end of the day, we work to pay the bills. Think of loving what you do as a bonus, not a requirement. When you have a few more years under your belt, you can definitely explore your options and see what’s out there that you think you could be good at. In your situation, taking on more debt to go back to school is probably not a good idea. If you want to see personal stories of other graduates figuring out their way in life and career after graduating from college, you can take a look at GradSimple (newsletter). Every week, there is a segment that shares an interview with a graduate like yourself. People talk about what they studied, their post-grad job search experience, what they’re working as now, and what path they see themselves going down. It could be a great way to get some perspective and to see what other people have chosen to do.
In a way, at least you have skills from your major! A career change is never too late. I mean my brother was a business major, had a business, worked many odd jobs, became an EMT, became a real estate agent, and went back to nursing school. He’s 29 now. Life is about trying different things. You don’t need to settle, and if you can eventually go back to school one day I’d say do it!
I’d look into wealth management or financial planning if I were you. An accounting degree would transfer really easily and the work is much more varied, interesting, and people centered than accounting.