I hate my finance job and as a result find myself stressed and angry at every little thing I’m asked to do.

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August 3,2022 at 2:56PM UTC

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I hate my finance job and as a result find myself stressed and angry at every little thing I’m asked to do. I make mistakes because I don’t care about any of it but that gives me more stress when I make mistakes. How do I shift this mindset?

Im in process of finding a new job and very close to leaving without another lined up because I literally dread waking up in the mornings.

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AnonymousAugust 3,2022 at 4:43PM UTC
I was in a similar position and finally decided to leave my position. Before taking that step, review your finances. I've been fortunate to receive interviews but there are so many rounds that I caution to be prepared for companies to collect resumes, schedule intro interview, sometimes panels, hiring manager and then possibly final round. The process takes months and I wasn't prepared for that extensive procedure. Fortunately, I had my savings affording the time I needed to undergo the long process.
JJAugust 3,2022 at 4:52PM UTC
What type of finance? My company is hiring financial analysts. Message me if you would like details.
AnonymousAugust 3,2022 at 5:17PM UTC
Private equity investing
AnonymousAugust 3,2022 at 5:35PM UTC
It sounds like you already decided you're ready to move on. It's hard to change that mindset without changing your environment. If you are able to use your savings then put in your resignation now and move on. If you are not able to depend on savings then request some PTO, spend that time looking for a job and hopefully you will get an offer so when you return from PTO you can give them your resignation.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 5,2022 at 1:50AM UTC
My suggestion would be to look at the positive - that this position has an expiration date.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I would feel relief knowing that this is not going to be your reality for too much longer.
AnonymousAugust 6,2022 at 2:17PM UTC
That’s a good way to think about it, thank you :)
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 6,2022 at 7:18PM UTC
I always feel better once I've made that decision to leave. It might take me a while to get out of there, but knowing I'm getting out of there puts me in a different head space. Also, putting energy into my job search forces me to focus on the future.
Good luck and please let me know if I can help.
GirlBossanova934974August 8,2022 at 12:33PM UTC
I have worked in Finance for several years as well as Marketing and Operations. The best thing you can do right now is look for an alternative to Finance. IF you don't like Finance, where do you plan on going? Now is the time to be doing an active investigation and planning your way out. Meanwhile, you can 'collect a check' and think of it as that.
AnonymousAugust 9,2022 at 2:28AM UTC
Wow, thanks for sharing, I feel like I'm in the exact same situation. I secretly wish they'd just fire me already so at least I could get unemployment if I needed it, they've already threatened me twice with it anyway.
I just feel like the universe is sending me so many signs that it's time to just leap.
I have no words of wisdom, but stay strong, you will be OK no matter what.