Back to Work Blues:(

MrsMeyer7911

Today I am heading back to  work, I was so upset last night that I was crying. I'm such a baby. But it kinda lit a fire under my a** to really figure out what I want to do for a living because I can't continue to be miserable. With my degree I can take an exam and become a certified health educator and teach corporate wellness programs or can continue and get state certified to teach health in schools. I am thinking this might be the direction I am heading in. I am not good under the pressure of sales and while I get good numbers I am constantly stressed out and it's not worth it. I think this might be my last year in sales! 

Has anyone else undergone a complete career change?  

akhunter1

I wish I didn't have to come back into work this morning.  I have been contemplating the same thing.  It is scary to have a significant change like that, but could there be a better time?  I mean right now you have DH, you don't have children, you aren't planning a wedding.  It is probably the perfect time to have that kind of change. 

 You don't want to continue down a path of not enjoying your job for the next 25 years. 

TinyMrsH

Oh Michaela. I'm so sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your job. I'll be sending major career vibes your way as you try and decide what you want to do! Hope your first day back goes well.

breaness

Good luck Michaela with figuring out what you want to do. I agree with Amanda, it seems like now's a good time for such a change if you've got to do it!

MrsMeyer7911

You guys are def right about the good timing. I might really look into this exam and maybe hope to take it sometime in the fall. DH will prob be transferred in the new year (maybe to Virginia Beach, Charleston, or West Palm Beach) and when we move it would be a great time to restart my career. 

Kayla&Brian412

Good Luck Michaela!  I know all about those numbers needing to be met, it sucks, haha.  I agree with the other girls, it would be a perfect time to change now that the wedding is out of the way and there are no babies even thought about for a few years!  I know I want a change, I just don't feel like it's the right time because of the wedding, so come November 11th, I'll be looking harder.  I also have no idea what I really want to do (we've had these talks before).

 Something will come along!

minionlover

I agree with everyone. Now is the perfect time to figure out what you want to do. It actually took me a few tries to find a place where I didn't dread going to work. Just take one day at a time.

MrsKtotheE

Good luck Michaela!  Thanks for posting this.  You actually encouraged me to ask about another position at my work.  I like one part of what I do and hate the other part.  This other position would only be doing the part I like but it's with a different group.  I love my group but I hate my job.  I guess we will see what happens. 

MrsB617

Sending career vibes your way! Everyone right about now seeming like perfect timing for a change If you get your certifications can they travel with you? I'm one who always thinks the more certifications and knowledge you have the better off you are! Hopefully you can figure out what your dream career is and travel that path!