Sunday Scaries "wine session" - After being in the the same career for over 18 years, including one position for 8 years with 2 promotions, in 2017 I left that field and have been trying to figure out what I have wanted ever since.

11 Comments

1. AnonymousOctober 3,2023 at 3:27AM UTC

   Hmm, my dream is being a career coach, wondering what didn't work out there?

   I can also see the appeal of a mindless job that pays the bills, but if you will still have enough time for other pursuits, like part-time something. Nothing wrong with that if it pays enough.

2. AnonymousOctober 4,2023 at 12:27AM UTC

   It might have just not been a good fit, I think career coaches are great! Wish it was easier and less time/money wasting to "shop" around per se.

3. AnonymousOctober 3,2023 at 3:33PM UTC

   Have you tried hooking up with a temp agency. You have the opportunity to try out several different types of jobs until you find something that appeals to you, and you can work on your other job skills (different software, for example) while doing it.

4. AnonymousOctober 4,2023 at 5:23AM UTC

   I understand that....been trying to level up and stuck in the same situation. My mindset is stuck in work, go home pay bills. It probably won't change for a while as I feel it's better to be complacent. The environment I'm currently in is exhausting and hard to find time to look for something else.

5. Grisel Scarantino, Career and Work-Life Fulfillment CoachOctober 4,2023 at 3:06PM UTC

   Sounds like you've tried a lot of avenues to see what works, and I'm sorry nothing has "stuck" for you. I wonder what happened with your career coaching experience. It's so important to find the right coach that is a good fit for you. I specialize in helping seasoned professionals figure out what they really want and then go for it successfully. If you're open to it, check out my profile here on FGB and let me know if you'd like to meet up over a complimentary call.

6. AnonymousOctober 7,2023 at 11:00PM UTC

   I will look you up!

7. Grisel Scarantino, Career and Work-Life Fulfillment CoachOctober 9,2023 at 1:38PM UTC

   I'll be here for you when you're ready. That call gives us an opportunity to speak about your situation in more detail and I'll share some strategies that can help. My website where you can schedule that call is www.griselscarantino.com. Looking forward to meeting you!

8. Erica LanyonOctober 6,2023 at 5:30PM UTC

   OMG, are you me? This me to a tee. I mean, it's scary. I've been in the same industry for 20 years. I worked for 1 company for 9 years (got promoted). I've tried a career coach, volunteering, networking. I've switched 6 roles, freelanced and started my own business. I've also thought about getting a mindless zombie job. The only thing different is I'm unemployed because I want to switch careers (the 6 jobs didn't go so well).

   Are we the same person?

9. AnonymousOctober 7,2023 at 11:16PM UTC

   Seems we are indeed kindred spirits! Unemployment may be next for me, too.

10. Erica LanyonOctober 9,2023 at 2:32PM UTC

    Oh goodness, I hope not. The job market is crazy.Connect with me if you'd like to commiserate.

11. AnonymousOctober 8,2023 at 5:23PM UTC

    If you are going to whine this is surely the place to do it safely. Most people find some sort of burnout in their careers. I think your best approach is to figure out what specific thing is causing it when you are working. Is it the people, the work, the commute, the boss etc. Keep a list of the things that triggered this feeling for you and use that to eliminate the things you won't do in your next role. Women often experience this far more than men because our egos and purpose in life is not often how we are identified in the world. Decide if your career is part of that if it is not then a paycheck job that just pays the bills is your route. Good luck.