Here's my story. I am an accountant by profession (something I tolerate), but I feel as if my days at work are hours that I am losing...why? Because I feel as if I have so MUCH more to me than a tax-return preparer (but, keep in mind, I've worked very hard and spent countless hours in college to be where I am today)... I've always had talent in many creative things, such as cartooning, directing, and acting. BUT, I went into accounting because I was fearful of going poor with one of the more creative fields. I work all day long...tax is a busy field...but, I feel as if it's all wasted time and talent. SURE, the pay is nice, but, what's money to me? Compensation for my WASTED time/efforts, etc. Any advice/suggestions for me? MY God-given talents are out the door, my days are nothing special, and my inner talent and creativity is ignored. All comments are welcome, and God bless.
2006-11-10 02:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by aceventuradude 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am similarly positioned. I do find it interesting, but accounting is not my passion. But rather than get disparaged, I take a moment to find perspective. My philosophy is that I do not live to work, I work to live. That is, accounting may provide me with the means to pursue my other passions (just as hobbies of course). It may be the case that adoption of this realist philosophy is just not feasible if you are required to work too many hours. But, take heart, there is a trend amongst many employers to stress "work-life" balance. If your current job does not provide this, then it may be time to look elsewhere. If you really wanted to not be overworked, go work for the IRS. For many jobs with the IRS, "overtime" is not in their vocabulary.
Of course, you may find that pursuing the creative arts part-time as a hobby won't satiate your appetite. In this case, I recommend the following course: To stay at work earning pretty decent money while living real "Spartan-like" for some time. This serves a two-fold purpose: To allow you to save up money to permit you to leave your current line of work, while at the same time acclimating you to what it may be like to live that way while you are pursuing the creative dream. If you succeed, awesome! If not, at least you tried and will know with some certainty that it was not feasible. Besides you can always fall back into accounting, but you can never get into something you don't even try.
Good luck.
2006-11-10 03:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by ninjaccountant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a Lucky Guy you are! Good paying Degree, financially secure and still unhappy. Now young man - look around you - look at the staff that is doing all Your menial tasks in order that you can get the Big Bucks! (i know, i was there). Go out - Join the local Playhouse Theatre - check out the Agencies that are looking for talent - extras for movies, commercials, etc. Start today and do it! It is so obvious to me that you have been tormenting yourself for a long time, now you are there - got your degree - good job - money - NOW do something that makes you HAPPY... you've got time - Remember - When your happy everyone around you benefits - you'll live longer also! - I have faith in you - you have determination - go right now, right after you read this Answer - and START! Good luck, and God's Good Blessings On You.Remember me when you become famous. One thing I know for sure, no one will take YOUR money.
2006-11-10 03:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it but make sure you can live (financially) for at least a year before taking the leap. In the meantime, take some art or acting lessons, be sure to look at the way you live and be prepared to maybe give all that up in case the dream doesn't pan out before your money runs out. And, if you are as educated as you claim, you can always go back to accounting if need be and then maybe you won't feel so trapped because you at least gave your dream a try.....
2006-11-10 03:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take a leap of faith.
Set yourself up so that you have some extra money in the bank (2-3 months worth of living expenses) and go for it. You are not allowing yourself to grow, and it's obvious you're not happy. You may need to do some creative financing for a while but if you're happy what's the big deal?
2006-11-10 03:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about taking a class at night in a creative field? You would be in touch with other creative people and then you can decide what you would like to do.
2006-11-10 03:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by weswe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the arts are a hobby
work less hours, take lessons , art is skill it takes time
drop off more and more owrk as you can suppoort your self more and more
start today, art takes along time to perfect longer to sell
what is teh point of you have had a full working life that you hate
2006-11-10 03:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by mohamed jihad dirka dirka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋