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Does anyone actually enjoy their job or is it all just paying bills?

1w ago·1 min read

Real question. I'm in accounting, it pays well enough, but I spend 40+ hours a week doing something I'm pretty neutral about. Just seems like a lot of my life to spend on something I don't care about. My buddy quit his job last year to do freelance work and he's way happier but also constantly stressed about money. Idk, just had a moment of existential dread at my desk today.

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DDave K.Regular6d ago

Accounting sounds like the worst though ngl. At least I work in tech and there's some problem-solving. With accounting it's just... rules and spreadsheets forever? No wonder you're neutral about it

WWade G.Regular6d ago

This is hitting different as I get older. Used to think just waiting for retirement would work but that's 30+ years away. Started asking myself what would actually interest me even if it paid 20% less and honestly that question changed everything. Worth exploring

WWill R.Regular5d ago

I shifted to consulting after 8 years of this exact thing. More travel which sucks with kids but at least I don't dread Monday morning anymore. Not saying quit accounting but have you looked at what else uses your skillset? You probably have more options than you think

JJoel F.Regular5d ago

The "paying bills" thing is real but also consider: would you hate it less if the pay was objectively amazing? Or if you only worked 30 hours? Sometimes it's the money/time balance that's broken, not the actual job. For some people switching companies helps more than switching careers