Posted: Apr 10, 2012 5:44 am
Hello.
I am in a mid-career dilemma right now. I thought that graduating with a business degree (MBA) would be the end of my studies and I could start with my work career smoothly like most people do. That didn't happen. Far from it. More than two years ago I was bubbling with enthusiasm that I would start a new career and do well in sales, even though I knew I never liked doing it. The job didn't work out for me, and I switched to a job of research analyst.
It turned out to be even more stressful than my previous job, and I almost entirely buckled down under office politics. I had to quit because it was playing havoc with my mental state and physical health and I was never enjoying the job. I decided to learn German instead to bolster my resume and fulfill my dream to travel abroad and work in more "friendlier" environment, whatever that is supposed to mean.
I realized that maybe pursuing a business degree wasn't worth it and that it would be okay for me to pursue something that I could consider worthwhile. But my difficulty lies in my uncertainty to choose a career that would truly be worthwhile and not too difficult to complete. Needless to say, I can consider doing something that does not end up making me a corporate lackey. Any job that is interesting and can help with monthly drudgery. That may include a lot of sacrifices and reduction in prestige, etc, but it's better for me to retain my good health and to be able to find wholesome leisure than being arsed about making presentations and attending to client meetings, etc.
This does not mean, however, that I would treat ANY job as a drag. Simply put, if it is able to utilize my skills and interests, I would most certainly put my heart to it. But this is where it gets hard for me. I simply have no idea what I want to choose. I could go on, but if readers get the gist, may be they could make useful suggestions. Anyone?
I am in a mid-career dilemma right now. I thought that graduating with a business degree (MBA) would be the end of my studies and I could start with my work career smoothly like most people do. That didn't happen. Far from it. More than two years ago I was bubbling with enthusiasm that I would start a new career and do well in sales, even though I knew I never liked doing it. The job didn't work out for me, and I switched to a job of research analyst.
It turned out to be even more stressful than my previous job, and I almost entirely buckled down under office politics. I had to quit because it was playing havoc with my mental state and physical health and I was never enjoying the job. I decided to learn German instead to bolster my resume and fulfill my dream to travel abroad and work in more "friendlier" environment, whatever that is supposed to mean.
I realized that maybe pursuing a business degree wasn't worth it and that it would be okay for me to pursue something that I could consider worthwhile. But my difficulty lies in my uncertainty to choose a career that would truly be worthwhile and not too difficult to complete. Needless to say, I can consider doing something that does not end up making me a corporate lackey. Any job that is interesting and can help with monthly drudgery. That may include a lot of sacrifices and reduction in prestige, etc, but it's better for me to retain my good health and to be able to find wholesome leisure than being arsed about making presentations and attending to client meetings, etc.
This does not mean, however, that I would treat ANY job as a drag. Simply put, if it is able to utilize my skills and interests, I would most certainly put my heart to it. But this is where it gets hard for me. I simply have no idea what I want to choose. I could go on, but if readers get the gist, may be they could make useful suggestions. Anyone?