If you have a decent job that pays your bills, but it's not really what you want to do, is it worth it to quit and take a chance at something you really want to do, even though you have to start at the bottom again and don't know if you will succeed in the end? The something new could be a career that you might have dreamt about and have the drive to do but just never tried. What would you do?
2007-02-05 13:18:58 · 13 answers · asked by LW 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your life is too short to spend doing something that doesn't inspire you.
Could you take classes or get a part-time internship or do some other things in the arena that you are passionate about and get your foot in the door and make contacts before you quit your bill-paying job?
Great book by Po Bronson--"What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question "--tackles this very question.
Check your local library.
2007-02-05 13:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by Brad L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not Worth it to quit your job and start something new. I know two people personally that did it and they are very sorry. One still hasn't found a job for over two years and has a difficult time paying bills. The other found a job that is worse than the one she had before. I would try something part-time and see if I liked it before quitting my job.
2007-02-05 13:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by mandm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did that back in the 70's and it worked out great. I'm now retired and never once in my life have I ever regretted changing jobs. I was making great money and took a cut in pay by almost half but it worked out really great. I ended up making much more than I ever would have at the other job and I loved my new job so much more than the other. If your happy at what your doing, you'll be good at it.
2007-02-05 13:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a good step, so long as you are not incredibly in debt. Make sure you have a nice amount of money in savings and checking before stepping out like this. Pay off all credit cards and any other unnecessary debt before taking the plung. Also, do your best to quit your current job on good terms. That way your old boss can't screw it up for you.
2007-02-05 13:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by James C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make the choice that is good for you, I feel that if you are in something that you don't want to do then don't stay, but if you feel that you need a change because your aren't doing what you want to do, then I feel that you should make the move, it is good to change and find something that people want to do, not something that is just bringing the money in and you can't stand it. I have done that, and now i changed and I am happy, the pay is higher and the job is better, and i love what i do.
2007-02-05 13:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nattiedred 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Good question. I switched careers twice (depending a little on how you count). Was pretty darn scared both times. Fortunately, they turned out great. There is something wonderful and hard to describe about wanting to get to work rather than feeling it's something you HAVE to do. To the extent possible, however, prepare, prepare, prepare ahead of time and do everything you possibly can to have a head start at the next one.
2007-02-05 13:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not happy with the job you are doing now, you will probably never be happy at it, and it would be worth it to start over. Of course, if you have a family to support or large bills that you wouldn't be able to pay because of lower pay, that has to be taken into consideration.
2007-02-05 13:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing in my opinion is do what you love and love what you do. If your not happy at what your doing and its not rewarding from a monetary standpoint, or personal standpoint where at the end of the day you feel good about what your doing, then its not worth it. whatever you choose to do, do not quit a job if you do not have something to fall back on.
2007-02-05 13:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say start out part time at the job that is your dream. Once you have more experince with it, you are more likely to get a better job in that profession. Take baby steps, gradually move from one profession to the other. Less risk...
Good Luck!
♥B
2007-02-13 12:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Brandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a list of Pros and Cons for both jobs and tackle that way. You will be surprised with what you learn.
2007-02-05 13:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by InterNite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋