I have been working full time for over 20 months now in public accounting. I started this job after graduating and i am near the end of obtaining my accounting designation. As each month passes, I am finding it difficult to keep motivated and feel good about my job. I think this is due to a number of uncontrollable factors. There were numerous changes in the office since the beginning of the year: more office politics, heavier workload, more hours etc. These days I feel drained and upset when I’m at work and I feel like I just shouldn’t be here. I get good reviews from managers, but I still feel that I don’t see myself here in the future. I was wondering what do you guys do when you feel this way? Is it normal or is it a sign for change?
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I think lot of people feel like that, its very common to feel this way at some point in your career. I sometimes want to change my career but sometimes I love it. I think you should stay away from office politics especially if you are not part of gossip. If you get good reviews from your manager then don't quit your job with economy and all.
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Thanks for your reply. It's a relief to hear that many people feel this way. I definitely won't quit because you're right, it's not worth that risk in this economy. I am thankful (alhumdullilah) that I have a job especially since I graduated at a time where the job market was not in favour of students. I just find that work is so fast-paced and its taking over my life. Maybe it is better for me to look elsewhere.. I am slowly starting to apply in other places, but it's just emotionally and physically draining when coupled with studying and work.
Its quite normal to feel that way especially if office politics is prevalent or organisational changes are taking place. However if every day becomes a drag then that means its tine to pack up and move on
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marigold ... Find a hobby to put fulfilment in your life ... Don't depend on your job necessarily to deliver both the money and the fulfilment ... Those circumstances are rare ...du'as for you ... Peace
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You are in public accounting?
sorry to break it to you.....it will be somewhat similar to this......till you get to a higher position........
alternatively, you can move into the industry and get a flavor of that instead of practice...
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Yeah I have already decided that public accounting will not suit the kind of work-life balance lifestyle I want. The thing with our department is that it doesn't even get better for seniors.. more pressure has been put on them in the past year. My managers want me to become a senior next year and although at most places this would be a good thing, I am actually hoping that I leave before it happens. When I look at our seniors and managers whose life only revolves around work, It scares the crap out of me. I guess I just have different priorities. I am starting to apply in industry.. hopefully my chances are getting better now that I'm close to getting my accounting designation.
Please keep me in your prayers!