How do I navigate this?

TempestTcup · 2014-09-05T13:00:04+00:00

I'm an accountant, and accounting is a field that has constantly been in demand. Every company needs some form of accounting, from merely paying the bills and reconciling bank statements all the way up to auditing financial statements and preparing corporate tax returns.

I have done the sweatshop accounting of public accounting and performing audits, but I prefer working in medium-sized family owned businesses because you know everyone well, the work is rarely stressful, and the hours are extremely flexible. Accounting isn't a job that requires your physical presence at all times, so it is easy to work from home.

As long as companies are required to pay taxes and bank loans require financial statements, there will be a huge demand for accountants. Also, accounting is not a prestige or glamorous job in other people's eyes, so very few people go into the field, but it pays a ton of money. Even the small companies will pay some serious scratch.

lostatsea93 · 2014-09-05T16:15:50+00:00

I was on the pre-med track, as well. It made me miserable, and to be honest, I wasn't very good at it.

Ask yourself what attracted you to being a doctor? Was it the patient care? Was it the salary? For me, I always wanted to be able to take care of my family and contribute. I thought that was one of the best ways.

My focus shifted towards something else that has remained extremely fulfilling. I sell real estate full time. Yes, it is a commission only job, but extremely rewarding. Although I dont have children yet, it will allow me a flexible schedule to take care of these children, take some time off, without worrying about job security. I also have the flexibility to be a great wife (although I am not married yet).

Example? My SO got really sick this week. He lives right by my office. In between appointments, I was able to spend an hour at his place, giving him the medicine he needs, making sure his place is taken care of, so he can rest up. And, I am back off to work.

This career allows me to work in conjunction to my priorities. Also, the money is extremely good, if you are willing to work full-time. This allows me to pay off my student loan debts, contribute to my IRA (so my SO is not responsible for my future solely) and to also be able to financially contribute to my children's lives.

I also really value the aspect of a flexible schedule.

This career really fits with allowing me to be the best version of myself I can be.

I do have stressful days, but I can also take off for a long weekend if need be.

EDIT: By my second year in the business, I was making the same, if not more, than my friends with masters degrees. And the best part is? No one has to know it :)

StingrayVC · 2014-09-05T11:33:04+00:00

I used to be a Speech Pathologist. It's one of those jobs where I could move anywhere in the States and get a job quickly (at least 10 years ago this was the case). I'm not sure if there is an equivalent to this in Germany or not, but it was a good job with good pay here. There it will likely depend on how your health system works . . .

TheTerrorSquad · 2014-09-05T12:07:31+00:00

A long time ago I used to be a hairdresser and I gave no fucks to a career I used it to support my traveling addiction. I lived life floating between cities and beaches and having fun. Then when I had kids at 28 I retrained into something completely different and rewarding. I was a sahm but used the time wisely. Now kids are at school I can work doing something I'm utterly passionate about.
Probably not the advice you're looking for but there you go.

tradmarriageftw · 2014-09-05T13:38:46+00:00

I'm a teacher of young children. I started as a volunteer and honestly I had a hard time filling the 'disciplinarian' role that accompanies the job. It's something I had to develop over the years. It so fun coming in the morning and seeing all these smiling faces excited to see you, but it does take a lot out of you and I wouldn't recommend it if you are not passionate about it. You could teach adults English, that would be something you could do around the world and would certainly bring down the amount of a disciplinary role.

As far as school work, it was easy enough. I graduated with honors and had a great social life. I only needed a BA, but that probably varies based on location and level you are teaching.I teach in a very specific style so I found the education classes too general, I continue my education by reading books specific to my teaching style and going to teaching workshops. I hope that helps.

LS_D · 2014-09-05T13:47:10+00:00

. I'm thinking about getting a degree in Geography and then a masters in regional development and tourism or becoming a biology, geography and English teacher.

haha I have a german friend who did exactly this and now has a job involving water resources, and she loves it

good luck with the change

MeowZedong- · 2014-09-06T11:03:51+00:00

I did family services and criminal justice. Its something that's always in demand and can be molded into many different career paths. It dealt heavily with people skills so I can take it basically anywhere.

JustAnne · 2014-09-05T19:20:57+00:00

I am a final year law student. (here we also join law school directly at university) I'm 75% done but I feel like this isn't what I want to do with my life. I'm not sure what advice to give you since I can semi-relate to your situation.

My parents are paying my tuition so I'll have zero student loan debt. That also means that they basically dictated what course I took. There had to 'be a lawyer in the family'. So here I am.

Mrswhiskers · 2014-09-05T20:57:08+00:00

Is there any way you could slightly alter your major to go into nursing? RNs are in high demand (at least in the states) and it would be an easy job to move with as there is a wide variety of nursing positions open. From hospitals to in home care. It's really rewarding work if that's what drew you to medicine in the first place.

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Title	How do I navigate this?
Author	JustAnne
Upvotes	18
Comments	42
Date	September 5, 2014 11:10 AM UTC (11 years ago)
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