I graduated in accounting and finance then did CEMAP the qualification to be a nmortgage advisor but after evryone said it wasn't a good route top go down i went back to acccounting. I am currently studying for ACCA and I work for a small accounts practice. BUT its not me, i'm a bubbly, ambitous and energetic person. I love being challenged and i want to be in a work place with some life. i feel that in this sector i will not be successful because i'm bored of drawing up balance sheets and profit and Loss accounts everyday. Does anyone know of any other interesting career routes I can take with what i have?
2006-10-31 07:06:43 · 7 answers · asked by ayoz 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am an accountant also, but I work in the private sector. I think you can probably use your accounting training and look for something that would be a little more challenging. What about being a liaison between between finance and operations...finding better ways to cut costs, finding out why there are discrepancies, etc,? Or how about testing new computer accounting software? These are just a few suggestions...use your imagination, I'm sure you can come up with something. Remember, we all have to start at the bottom and the bottom can be boring. Tough it out for a while, things will get more interesting as you climb the corporate ladder. I would suggest you get out of the accounting firm and try a small private company. In a small company, you will see more of the big picture, instead of a tiny morsel. Good luck!
2006-10-31 07:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Liora 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you say you hate your job, then you should look into other fields. There other careers where your energetic personality will fit well. Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales requires a high level of social skills. Maybe consider those fields. It seems accounting is the exact opposite of what you want. Accounting is set by structure and conventional skills.
I would suggest you take the Personality Test (Myers-Briggs) and a Career Accessment Test offered at many career centers. It will tell you what what your personality is and may give you ideas what to pursue.
Here is link for an online personality test.
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
Here is link for free career accessment tests that will give you suggestions on new jobs or careers
http://cscc.edu/docs/PACS/assessment.htm#Free
Good luck..life is too short to do something you hate.
2006-10-31 07:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, they say if you do the job you love, you never work! Meaning you'll enjoy every minute you spend at work. There are some career advisers even online I guess. Why don't you take a test first see what they tell you you are good at. And look at my name, isn't it perfect saying for your situation?
2006-10-31 07:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by better late than never 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mate, your job sounds like hell to me. So regimented and precise it must be stifling if you have any sort personality. Have a hard think about what a business out there is doing badly and try and start one that does better. The best of luck to you my frustrated friend.
2006-10-31 07:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyer?
2006-10-31 07:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should try taking one of those career tests to give you an idea of what direction to go in.
2006-10-31 07:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by LaLa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swordsman, circus clown, pirate, fireman, barber, anesthesiologist, farmer.
2006-10-31 07:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by crispyduckinsoy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋