Career change question for everyone

[Prloko]

Wait. So did you or didn't you??

I turned it down a second time I decided to stay in my cushy job with partial telework. A little further from family than I'd like, but I'm good for now.

Also, I had interviewed for other positions, but I believe I was going through something like you were, just boredom and curiosity.

[Prloko]

Thanks! I've been taking other concrete steps beyond simply chasing a degree. I sold my motorcycle (and snowblower, lawnmower, tools, welding stuff, etc etc) moved out of the 3br house I was renting and into a 300sq ft apartment. The cash helped with some IRS nonsense that's finally behind me, but also I'm saving a lot more every month now without the additional rent, vehicle, & ins. payments. My first ever passport just arrived in the mail today.

Awesome. I've been getting into minimizing my life also. Your situation reminds me of this new reality TV show that's out now called Life or Debt. The wife and I just started watching it on Hulu. It's reality TV so take the situations with a grain of salt, but there is some good practical advice he gives.

[LaterBloomer]

You may be WAY more fortunate than you think. You've got a stable job, and that's more than others can say. You've almost gotten a degree, so, if things go pear-shaped in your business, you have it to help you turn things around.

Does anything make you feel passionate? When you read posts here, or the newspapers, etc., do you ever go, "Wow! Now THAT sounds exciting"? If not, you may be one of those folks (join the group) who can't find a passion to pursue for a career. That's okay. Maybe you can find things in your off time that give you pleasure. Maybe learn to paint. Join an adult soccer league. Plan (and take) a trip. Those might make you feel more appreciative of your steady job because it lets you do fun things.

How about starting a part-time business in a field you think you want to enter. See how it goes.

The answer to your question doesn't have to be either/or (leave or suck it up).

Isn't it nice to have a champagne problem?

[ftsfour1]

It is a bit of a champagne problem. I used to have great passion for my job / career. I just don't anymore. There are career fields that I think I'd really thrive in-logistics comes to mind. So, I'm going to work with an HR specialist to help me career explore a bit.

[bjcheung77]

I've been working for 8 years (will be 8 years in two weeks) and it's a lot better than the previous job that I was at for 7.5 years.
Essentially the same type of job, just a slightly higher pay and better benefits, the major reason I took the job is the people/clients.
The clients are "internal" to the organization as I work as a Technical Support Analyst, the previous job was also a call center job.
But the majority of time, people are calling with issues and are disgruntled - so, it's a lot less stressful working with people you know.