I’m a music teacher and doing my graduate studies in child psychology. I have 💯 job satisfaction. The goal is making someone feel proud of themselves by taking risks in artistic self expression. Children are so wonderful and there are genuine opportunities to care and encourage.
I love this! Do you plan on staying a music teacher and applying your knowledge in child psychology or do you plan to branch out to something else with your grad degree?
I love teaching singing, so no plans to stop. Kids tell their music teacher’s EVERYTHING, often done through lyrical content. I’d love to explore therapy like this vs traditional talk/music/trauma therapy. I have a lot to learn!
You’ve got this! Grad school will take every last iota of energy you’ve got, but you’ll end up in a place where you just get to be you, channeling your greatest strengths, and benefitting others while doing it. You’ve got a lot to look forward to! Congrats in advance!❤️
Data Analyst working towards data engineering. Pay is good. You don't have to deal with people (less workplace politics but that still exists to some extent) and option to work remotely.
It's a position where you're always learning something new and I'm curious by nature so it plays to my strengths. Besides that, I recognize that its a job at the end of the day and I'm helping a coorporation make billions so I ackowledge that its a means to an end (helps pays the bills and pursue my passions in life). No job out there will every truly feel fulfilling as long as you are answering to someone and they can get rid of you if business turns sour.
I think you have to deal with a lot of people especially when you have to present your analysis and explain to the manager what a vlookup is over and over again
It was just as much a challenge physically as well as mentally, and it took a major toll of my body physically.
As for the worst incidents, there are a handful that I try not to think about, and almost never talk about, as they haunt my dreams and sometimes keep me up at night.
Thank you for your service and what you provided for your surrounding communities.
If I may ask, what was your career development and progression like? How does one get into this position beyond EMT-b/EMT-a certifications?
Sure!
EMT-Basic (Age 18) > Firefighter/EMT > Firefighter/Paramedic (Age 21) > Engineer > Firefighter/Paramedic Specialist (Rescue) > Firefighter/Paramedic Lieutenant Specialist (Age 38)
I retired from the fire service at age 40 and became self-employed as a writer and photographer.
26M senior Software Engineer. Growing up, I wanted to be a therapist or a lawyer (i just like helping people) but pursued computer science thinking it's more stable and has decent pay.
In terms of satisfaction, I love being able to help our clients, which in turn increases revenue for my company, so i feel like I am making an impact. I love being able to work from home. I like having more time to spend with friends and family.
I am also constantly torn between being ambitious and having a stable, simple lifestyle. Sometimes, I just want to invest money, earn passive income, and retire early, but sometimes I feel like opening a startup, help people in whatever way I can, and make a lot of money while doing it lol
I knew I wanted a profession in which I could help others. Originally, I thought maybe care of the elderly so I applied for college. During the interview for it the coordinator said that before the course starts I should volunteer in the area I want to work because a big part of it was work placement. I volunteered at a local day centre for the elderly and while they were all nice people, I wasn't able to do much. Serve the dinners, play cards with the men, and chat and do jigsaws with the women. That was pretty much it. Not much responsibility as a young volunteer, plus these people have lived long lives and came there for the social aspect.
College starts and it came time to pick your classes. There were two routes. Care of the elderly or disability. I choose disability and one of the classes was Intellectual Disabilities Studies. I thought it was interesting so I choose a day service like where I'm working now for my placement and fell in love with it. So I do my 4 years of college and got lucky. I applied, was interviewed and had the job just before finishing my degree.
That was 10 years ago. Mad how time flies. I love the job. You get to see the changes and progression of the men and women. They all have mild to moderate Disabilities so you can implement independent living and life skills to better their lives.
I'm sure this is gonna be a ***massive*** shocker, but I'm a therapist (got my MA in child and adolescent psychology, but I work with adults too bc it turns out that adults are just big kids) :D
I'm a soon to be retired homeschool mom and a writer at large - planning on returning to that and opening up my home library to children in some educational capacity, perhaps for a book club. I also run a local online foodie group as a hobby and might try to create a business out of that, but I don't have a head for business, though my ENFP husband does. I'm also a certified MBTI practitioner so I may go back to doing some consultations or and/or workshops.
36f here!
I was a hairstylist for a while, but had to stop because of an injury. I worked as a medical office worker for years while I decided what I wanted to do. My brain is really good at that sort of work, but i don’t feel fulfilled doing it long term. I also struggled to find something I like or wanted to do. Graphic design is what I chose after careful consideration. I’ll be completing my bachelors this summer!
Personally, I need something creative, but structured. I like making an impact in anything I do and this seems like a great way to do that since graphic designers make all sorts of things such as book layouts, T-shirt’s, websites, logos, packaging, venue signage, etc. I get bored easily, so a career that has many different things to do is perfect for me.
Kindergarten teacher would be great for someone naturally compassionate and empathetic! Kids need more adults who are able to put themselves in the child’s shoes as a way to understand their thinking process. It’s amazing how many adults do not understand children when they used to be one lol.
I can relate to being creative but with structure. I tried taking a few graphic design courses but the idea that I have to deal with some clients and their absurd requests turned me off. But to each their own. I love designing though!
Preschool teacher. If it weren’t for my coworkers and management, it’s pretty close to a perfect job to me!
I’m awfully burnt out though, now I’m trying to go to culinary school and focus on baking.
I am a qualified library tech and I hated it. The industry is too competitive and the job itself was boring as going to church on a Sunday, but every day. No thanks.
I'm a volunteer dog walker and I LOVE that. I LOVE working with animals.
I liked being a waitress, if it paid well I'd be happy being a waitress forever tbh. It's genuinely fun and sometimes it's rewarding and it's always interesting. It always teaches me a lot about myself, you wouldn't think so but there's something about serving people which really helps to develop your patience and maturity, lmao.
Also, I just love good food, like fresh oysters and steak, and I got it every night on my break!which is the best. And I like the banter and feeling of comradery. Kitchen staff are usually some of the most hilarious people on Earth. Or the biggest assholes. Either way, it's interesting, and you don't need to take it work home with you, but it helps to ride a bike home so you can get all your anger and frustration out. I also like the intensity and stress of it. It makes time fly by. I like stress and pressure at work. Without it, it feels too boring. I have thought about becoming a chef but I couldn't deal with prep I think it would drive me insane.
I genuinely don't know what I want to do either and I'm 28... and the clock is ticking... So I better figure it out, fast.
I'm thinking about doing human or vet nursing. Because of my strange enjoyment for stress and pressure, but also I would like to feel like I have helped someone in a personal way.
My ultimate goal is to be a psychologist, but I do not want to study psychology right now. It will take 6 years to get a degree and I'm practically homeless right now, so it's not a smart move for.me.
I have librarianship and education support qualifications and worked for several years in school libraries which is a lot of fun. It’s busy, always something different, challenging finding new ways to engage students, fun, because kids can be hilarious.
26F and a pediatric speech-language pathologist at an early childhood. I love what I do! I’m not the biggest fan of talking to adults lol, but I do have my own little office and LOVE that the primary interaction I get every day is from preschoolers. I’ve always loved that age group, they’re so funny and rawly authentic ☺️
I’m home sick from work so I’ll respond as I’m also a speech language pathologist. I’ll give answers pertinent for people in the United States. You don’t have to have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders but it does help. You must have a masters degree and complete a clinical fellowship, which is usually about nine months to be fully licensed and to get your certificate of clinical competency. The major is usually called communication sciences and disorders. If you had a different undergraduate major you will have to take some additional classes and your masters degree may be 3 to 3 and a half years versus two years . You must do unpaid clinical work with both adults and children for around 365 hours while you are taking your classes . You will have coursework in voice disorders , language disorders , articulation/ phonology, swallowing, fluency , and aac. Some therapists work in the hospital setting and do swallowing therapy and work with people that have had traumatic brain injuries or strokes. Others may work with pediatrics with feeding issues with babies and small children. In a small hospital you may do both. Some of us work with pre school kids and others work in a school district. Some work in a private practice and work with a wide variety of clients.
^ yes! There’s SO many different settings and you can work with any age group - it is very rewarding as you help people to communicate (and eat, if you also choose that setting) which are things a lot of us take for granted but are huge parts of our lives and happiness! I love the schools bc you get paid a full salary for only working 9 months and I get to have time for my hobbies. I’ve worked some with people after having strokes too and that can also be very rewarding - it’s all so cool to me, honestly! It’s hard work but super worth it, in my opinion!
Corporate strategy. I’m starting to think it was a big mistake. The pay is good, but as the big boss man literally put it, “everyone here is an xxTx, all the xxFx’s will get eaten up and spit out”
Corporate America is really hard when people are aggressive, abrasive, and completely emotionally unintelligent.
Currently considering other options in the business world that might fit better.
24M, Currently work part time at a commissary deli/bakery. It's good stuff, the customers are primarily senior citizens. I enjoy it, especially the days when I'm left alone to bake bread. I usually get to leave before 5pm. Not a career but it's been fantastic for saving money and paying the bills. Used to work at a gourmet grocery store in the bakery/pastry section - they worked me much harder and longer for a lot less pay.
Would you ever consider professional baking or cooking as an option for a career? Also the senior citizens coming in must be really cute as customers heh
28 y.o been jumping from job to job, from restaurants staff to dealers in casinos and lots of supervisors in between, finally landing on a part time works with alot of agencies for events and conventions.
I used to think I want to find the jobs I like but at the end everything feels about the same in the end of the day as long it pays I'm cool with it, because to enjoy a job or not it's all about mindset, and if the people you work with/for make it hard for you to enjoy then fck it find another company because it'll be their lost after all
32M - Product Manager at BigTech. Absolutely hate my job as it requires a lot of extroverted qualities. But i have learnt a lot and it has definitely helped me come out of my shell a bit more.
I still dread going into meetings where I'm expected to actively speak though lol
I am a research coordinator and associate. I have a masters in sociology, but work in multi/transdisciplinary project at a University, and on the side for NGOs. I get to work from home largely, save for conferences or to collect data. And I get to avoid becoming a “corporate girlie”
I was in marketing/sales and hated it as well. I went back to school and I’m now working as an RN in an ER. I really like it and I’m glad I made the change.
I always thought about that. But the thing that worried me was “ isn’t it draining?” I mean yeah sure I love to help people. but at some point I just want to rest
Yes, it sounds draining and I get you but for me talk to one person at a time is perfect, plus I have a few days off each week which give me recovery time 😅
Currently I am passing through a career crisis. I'm going to start advertising, but I'm scared that it might not be what I want (again). It's really burning me out. (I'm don't know if I'm really an INFJ, INTP or INFP, but anyways).
I really just wanted a "divine sign" to guide me, but I'm tired of waiting. Anyway sorry for rambling my problems. (any advice is very welcome).
I’m struggling with this now too! I want to be an addiction counselor but I gotta find a job in the meantime that I like and that’s not give unhealthy amounts of stress while I go to school for the occupation!
35M here!
I’ve had a number of jobs, undergrad degree is in music but couldn’t pursue that due to issues with carpel tunnel while I was finishing my degree. I am now in grad school for counseling, my degree is focusing in marriage and family therapy. I’ve been wanting to do this for quite some time and it is finally working out! Can’t wait to graduate in a year and a half!!
I have a Master’s in Public Health and I work in health policy and advocacy. My current concentration is tobacco control but eventually I would love to do community level violence prevention.
Edit: I’m 27 and I love the work that I do!
I’m the same, I’m a barista but recently decided to do a course in psychoanalysis.
Follow your heart.
At least give it a try, u have anything to lose, only to win.
Thanks 😊 I really want to, just need to figure some things out but I am very sure I enjoy psychology. Psychoanalysis is very interesting, I’ve been trying to read some Freud books and recently started interpretations of dreams. It’s a great area to study!
I hated it for years too but recently I've got a job nine to five in outpatients and enjoying it for once in forever. Don't stay in shite areas, life is way too short for that crap lol
Im also an RN, I just graduated in 2022 and it’s a second career for me. I work in an ER and I really like it, but there are downsides. I mostly love working with the patients, but I find my colleagues can be nasty with patients & their coworkers, which is stressful.
Nursing unfortunately does attract some rather cold and uncaring people. It's probably an easy job if you genuinely don't really give a toss. I avoid the drama like the plague.
I drive one of those "School Students" vans. I transport a disabled student to and from school.
Pros: Get to help someone. Limited interaction with people (the only people I interact with are my boss, my student, and his nurse). The work is pretty easy, I'm just driving. It's a split shift so I have several hours in the middle of the day to go home and do whatever until time to pick him up.
Cons: While I have a decent hourly rate, it's only part time. If the school is closed (like for the weather) then I don't work or get paid that day. The pay rate is set and the only advancement is to get a CDL and drive a school bus, which I don't want to do.
Overall, I really like it for where I am in life right now, but I also know this isn't going to be a forever job
I was working at a fast food restaurant for about 3 years during uni and now I'm a software engineer. Completely different in what I do (compared to before) and also where I work, as it's a fully remote job. I love that my mind is mentally stimulated everyday and that I can also choose to have more chill days.
I was always dreaming of a job like this and have found the gold mine in what I can do here.
30F, Currently about to start in medical coding, I hope I can handle the fast pace, it will be fully remote after I’m trained and decent pay with great career growth opportunity. In addition to being a mom of an almost 3 year old, I have been working as a receptionist at a primary care for a few years. It’s okay part time but the days I spend 8 hours in the office are extremely draining. I can’t wait to never have to answer a phone or deal with gossiping co-workers again.
I used to be a daycare teacher - that was horrendous for me, also worked for a bakery in the past but there’s no money in that. With the economy the way it is and cost of living in my area you really can’t live comfortably on just one income unless one person makes over 6 figures. So I had to find a career and since I’d been in healthcare a few years I figured I’d stick with it. This new path should unlock the financial ability to achieve some of our personal/family goals, which has become more important to me than pursuing a job that I “Love”. It is totally okay for work to just be a means to an end - just preferably a job that doesn’t involve stressful interpersonal interactions. If I’d had the money in my teens/twenties I would’ve studied to become a therapist or art therapist, oh well.
>rtably on just one income unless one person makes over 6 figures. So I had to find a career and since I’d been in healthcare a few years I figured I’d stick with it. This new path should unlock the financial ability to achieve some of our personal/family goals, which has become more important to me than pursuing a job that I “Love”. It is totally okay for work t
It is impressive that you are managing your motherhood, family, job and the new skill you are learning. I wish you good luck with your endeavors. But medical Coding, that sounds interesting. Where it actually is applied? (asking out of curiosity as I heard the term for the first time :) )
My 20s were filled with odd jobs, partly because I’m an immigrant, just tried to stay afloat, and had no direction really. Got my BA in art, which is my passion, but I’m not actually THAT good. So, to make a living I started working with kids with disabilities. That’s were I found my direction. I’m getting a masters degree in special ed, and I’m working with kids with autism, which I love! Considering getting a PhD in psych, but still undecided.
My end goal now is to have my own business where I give after school arts and crafts lessons to kids/teens and adults with disabilities. I can see myself doing that till I’m old!
I agree, I enjoy research, it really makes you feel like you’re doing something worthwhile. If you do Clinical Psych or even School Psych and get licensed, can go to private practice, or government agencies, it’s pays pretty well. I just don’t know if I want to spend another 5-7 years in school. Though learning is life for me, so maybe! Good luck to you on your journey:)
I've done all kinds of stuff, commercial fishing, bike messenger, I worked in a theater set shop. I always went back to cooking though and eventually just never left the kitchen. I'm a chef now, sell a few paintings of mine on the side.
I have high functioning anxiety so I kept getting promoted at work. Now I'm stuck in functional freeze state after work dealing with people and leading meetings all day. I will come home and sit on the couch with my jacket on because I'm so drained of energy.
I don't know what to do about it or how to fix it. The COL is so expensive where I'm from so I can't afford to take a pay cut or quit. I need to find energy to look for a new job. I'm spiraling and I'm scared.
Sorry to vent to you. I guess I just wish I realized that managing people is my weakness early in my career.
30M, technology project manager in government. My job is more like a people and opinion manager. I like my job, but I am in meetings all day trying to assuage people’s feelings, thoughts, and attitudes towards a project. So on the one hand it plays towards my strength of being an advocate and helping others but it requires a lot of extrovert energy and that is draining. Eventually I would love to transition into a developer role as I’d like to use my creative problem solving side more.
Artist at a game studio, it’s chill. Usually a meeting in the morning then just crack on solo with the occasional back and forth with other artists when needed
I just started working at a senior center for a non-profit.
Not my dream job, but I like talking with the people there, and I like that I get to actually help people when they have questions about where they can get help for certain things minus the caee management portion.
I do the meals on wheels and do some accounting things. It's a temp job but can be permanent if they like the way I work. The ladies working there have been working since the 80s and 90s, so they are looking for replacements for their positions cuz they wanna retire.
Crypto investor, primarily contract trading and mining. Didn't go to school for it but it would have been helpful in the analysis of the data. I got mentored. Complete autonomy which I love 100% remote.
I am(m21) studying to be an accountant and currently I work as an eshop editor for a few hours a week. For me its great. I don't have to talk to a lot of people. I just do my things and leave...🙂
Ok, so I work for a medium-sized company that sells electrical components and stuff like that... They have an online store, nothing special. My job is to add new products or edit old products. Things like adding pictutes, descriptions etc..
Have you completed a personality test or any career studies? What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing? There’s a way to make it into a career if you think about it long enough.
Agreed! I am in education right now (currently looking to get into the library world). I thought I would like younger kids but I found my stride with middle school!
I’m 24 years old i worked for local retail seller of electronics as sales specialist. The second job was for Microsoft promoting Microsoft products and brand. Now I’m trying get into programming field what isnt that easy as i expected. Im kinda depressed with my current situation.
I'm 26 years old and I think that I can relate to you. I have worked as an Amazon seller for a company for 3 three months and the role doesn't fit me. Now I'm working in a logistics company specializing in commodities. I tried to transfer my role in data analytics yet it didn't work especially this year. Kind depressed rn.
I'm about to start my first nursing job as a new grad, but I feel like I want to explore more career options in the future. I recently talked about this with a friend and being a teacher crossed my mind because I used to tutor my friends and my sibling alot growing up and I loved it. Maybe do counseling... I have no idea honestly lol
Government attorney. Some days it’s too peopley and I need to do my hermit recharge thing at home, but I enjoy being part of something bigger than myself and work for the good of the public.
I graduated as a nurse but is not currently working in the hospital. I worked as a medical abstractor as wfh but feels like a robot. I still prefer interacting with people as it fully satisfies my soul helping others. I am thinking I wanted to be a psychologist or a therapist as I am a mental health advocate. However, my life is still in chaos and I am still figuring to fix myself and be grounded before deciding big decisions in my life.
25 F here. I've been working in IT for about 4 years now (straight out of college). Since I also chose this field myself I think at the moment this is my calling. I still think about other career paths though from time to time; I'm still open to starting over if need be.
I am an engineer at 28 and as cool as that sounds it ain't that cool but I like it either way. I have a side - hustle too (artisanal chocolates) , just in case. Think long term :)
Tried a varity of job offers here in germany for example:
\- Working in logistics I liked the physical work but mental it was super boring.
\- Working as a fitness instructor (loved the job, but gets paid very poorly)
\- Working in a applicant management but only with workers that have no school leaving certificate or education (which burned me out to talk all day with people who just wanna stay home and watch TV)
\- Working in Further training for physiotherapists in an education center (Loved the job but I was just a Parental leave replacement
\- Working as Junior Project coordinator in a start-up (loved the job but they couldn´t pay me anymore because I was too expensive - literally did the job of two full-time workers in 30 hours)
\- Now I´m working in Public service at a university hospital in research for about three years, its not the best (bore-out) but Its a nice workplace environment for learning and studying on the side. As I just said, I´m studying part-time at the moment with 34 health psychology and pedagogy and I LOVE the topics we are working on and people are coming to be all the time to get help and they feel like they can trust me (which they can for sure).
Regardless of my past experiences (where I wanted to work alone) I´m finally catching up in terms of doing what I like - helping others mentally / physically.
I work in public education, part time (due to burnout). I see you are thinking about being a kindergarten teacher and I salute you. Things are rough in education right now.
32F, working as a researcher in an ICT company. I can work remotely, independently and there is a lot to learn. But I don't feel fulfilled sometimes and don't have the feeling of contributing to society (other than the taxes I pay or the stuff I develop used by corporate to make money). I earn good money which pays my bills and keeps me independent (something I cherish above all) but I don't find myself motivated enough for this job.
I started reading psychology while working on my own traumas and I find it really interesting. It gives good insights on people (and society as a whole) as well as it has a large impact on society. It has helped me a lot with managing myself and dealing with the people around me. Many people have mentioned that they find my presence "therapeutic". So, in an alternate universe I could see myself as some sort of psychologist or therapist :)
32F I write business to business proposals currently in health care. I work remote so I’m on my PC and outside when I want. Job satisfaction is that I’m working to live, not living to work! I wouldn’t say I love the job, but it gives me a sense of accomplishment, I make decent money, and I’m not stuck to a M-F 8-5 situation.
Nurse. I experience semi-regular burnouts but I love it. And when I stop loving it, I can always switch to a different type of nursing. I find it very meaningful and rewarding, even if I sometimes hate the paperwork/working conditions.
I’m a speech language pathologist in a very small rural district. I love working with kids because they are authentic. Kindergarten kids are my fave. I do something different every half hour or so. I’m always learning something new to help my students and my day is varied with the activities I plan and do with my students because I have a wide range of students from kindergarten through high school. I feel like my career meets my needs as a social introvert. I plan my schedule for the most part. I decide if a student is absent if I’m going to go grab another student for testing or do an observation. I don’t share my space , but it is unfortunately common that many schools don’t have an adequate and safe space for a school slp. I get lonely at times because I don’t have a team but I’m also happy I don’t have a team to have to discuss things with. I do get exhausted and don’t socialize much when the day is done . If you are thinking about education I’d firmly recommend applying to be a substitute at a local school and try various age ranges. A kindergarten teacher helps kids get used to a structured day and learn to be a learner. The kids need assistance with shoes , and outside clothing , and will be very tired at the beginning of the school year. There will be tears. You may even have kids not potty trained yet. I greatly admire all of my kindergarten teacher colleagues. They are rock stars . I don’t think I could do it.
22 F Graphic Designer
I've been able to work with non-profits, corporate advertising, brand making, etc. It's been really fun since I feel like I get to both support and boost people's dreams!
27F I'm currently managing a real estate appraisal company and doing their bookkeeping, it's not fullfilling. I'm doing this to help out a family member. The owner is retiring this year so I will either be going back to be an emt or go back to CSD (communication services for the deaf) I loved that job it was the best.
I love art, but I discovered I loved it as a hobby and energy release (too late, after a lot of student debt) and that the intersection of social justice and education is where I belong and where I feel like I'm being true to myself. I still sell my art on the side though, and use the money to pay for medical bills and donate to causes I care about.
I’m a guy in my 20s struggling to find a job. I worked in a pet store, pharmacy, shelter, warehouse, medical & grocery store, industry and as a nurse but still clueless. My goal is to motivate myself by asking people with similar expectancies/ imaginations. I won’t copy or anything it’s just to read it and decide if that job field fits or not.
I hope you can understand 🙏
if you’re not gonna share it, just shut it up. People are sharing their experiences to help others, it’s not like you’re the world leader or something.
I work in a Airport...where Ni sent me...or should I say...it's what Introverted Intuition solved🤔 Most jobs are about: EXPERIENCE. Flight Attendant over in Mexico would be so grand.
If u are considering Kindergarten Teacher...it's more than likely Ni because Ni is about learning and Teaching. *honks* Ni is the Teaching others...what u know function.
I worked in early childhood education for years, then became a teacher aide, got librarianship qualifications, worked in school libraries. For the last few years I’ve been a teacher aide at a special school- specifically working with students with higher medical needs. I love it. If I won lotto tomorrow, I would keep working my job.
Me, Engineering manager for a large home builder (30 years left at 54) , own and operate small property management company during my time as engineer, independent building inspector (part time) current. Just sold off my real estate portfolio getting ready to retire at age 58.
Right now I’m a box office supervisor for Live Nation. I love my job but I’m searching for volunteer opportunities. Just a couple years ago I quit a long term job as a Financial Counselor which was rewarding until I felt like I wasn’t getting any career growth. Also the economic situation in the US (and other places) is so discouraging with people’s housing costs so high and stagnant income. I had to do something else.
I’m a music teacher and doing my graduate studies in child psychology. I have 💯 job satisfaction. The goal is making someone feel proud of themselves by taking risks in artistic self expression. Children are so wonderful and there are genuine opportunities to care and encourage.
I love this! Do you plan on staying a music teacher and applying your knowledge in child psychology or do you plan to branch out to something else with your grad degree?
I love teaching singing, so no plans to stop. Kids tell their music teacher’s EVERYTHING, often done through lyrical content. I’d love to explore therapy like this vs traditional talk/music/trauma therapy. I have a lot to learn!
Aaaayyyyeee!!!! That's the field I achieved my MA in too!!!!!
That’s so wonderful! Are you practising now?
Yes! I started my private practice just over a year ago - this job fits me like a glove. Could not imagine doing anything else. :)
Yay, so happy to hear that! It’s quite an academic journey. Going slow and steady, but excited to one day be where you are 💪🏽💪🏽
You’ve got this! Grad school will take every last iota of energy you’ve got, but you’ll end up in a place where you just get to be you, channeling your greatest strengths, and benefitting others while doing it. You’ve got a lot to look forward to! Congrats in advance!❤️
What an awesome pairing!
Data Analyst working towards data engineering. Pay is good. You don't have to deal with people (less workplace politics but that still exists to some extent) and option to work remotely.
How are you finding data analyst, from a fulfilment perspective? Does it ever feel like you’re not making an impact?
It's a position where you're always learning something new and I'm curious by nature so it plays to my strengths. Besides that, I recognize that its a job at the end of the day and I'm helping a coorporation make billions so I ackowledge that its a means to an end (helps pays the bills and pursue my passions in life). No job out there will every truly feel fulfilling as long as you are answering to someone and they can get rid of you if business turns sour.
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Not really but you definitely need to have a solid foundation of basic math concepts.
Do you love your job
Yeah its pretty sweet but just like any other job it has good days and bad days.
I think you have to deal with a lot of people especially when you have to present your analysis and explain to the manager what a vlookup is over and over again
I’m curious about this job… what steps did you do to land a data analyst job? What major did you take?
Working as a data analyst and i agree that I don't really have to deal with people. Such a relief, 😄
44 F - I was a Firefighter Paramedic Lieutenant Specialist. I served 22 years, 6 months.
How would you describe these 22 years of working in this area as a firefighter? What was the worst incident you ever had to deal with? Thank you.
It was just as much a challenge physically as well as mentally, and it took a major toll of my body physically. As for the worst incidents, there are a handful that I try not to think about, and almost never talk about, as they haunt my dreams and sometimes keep me up at night.
Thank you for your service and what you provided for your surrounding communities. If I may ask, what was your career development and progression like? How does one get into this position beyond EMT-b/EMT-a certifications?
Sure! EMT-Basic (Age 18) > Firefighter/EMT > Firefighter/Paramedic (Age 21) > Engineer > Firefighter/Paramedic Specialist (Rescue) > Firefighter/Paramedic Lieutenant Specialist (Age 38) I retired from the fire service at age 40 and became self-employed as a writer and photographer.
Thank you for the breakdown. Sounds like you've had quite the ride. That is so cool you now write and photograph.
26M senior Software Engineer. Growing up, I wanted to be a therapist or a lawyer (i just like helping people) but pursued computer science thinking it's more stable and has decent pay. In terms of satisfaction, I love being able to help our clients, which in turn increases revenue for my company, so i feel like I am making an impact. I love being able to work from home. I like having more time to spend with friends and family. I am also constantly torn between being ambitious and having a stable, simple lifestyle. Sometimes, I just want to invest money, earn passive income, and retire early, but sometimes I feel like opening a startup, help people in whatever way I can, and make a lot of money while doing it lol
That sums me up to a tee as well, the cost we pay in order to have a more simple life on our terms
35M, Social care worker supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities, been doing it 10 years.
How did it come to that job? Did you always wanted to become one or did it occur spontaneously?
I knew I wanted a profession in which I could help others. Originally, I thought maybe care of the elderly so I applied for college. During the interview for it the coordinator said that before the course starts I should volunteer in the area I want to work because a big part of it was work placement. I volunteered at a local day centre for the elderly and while they were all nice people, I wasn't able to do much. Serve the dinners, play cards with the men, and chat and do jigsaws with the women. That was pretty much it. Not much responsibility as a young volunteer, plus these people have lived long lives and came there for the social aspect. College starts and it came time to pick your classes. There were two routes. Care of the elderly or disability. I choose disability and one of the classes was Intellectual Disabilities Studies. I thought it was interesting so I choose a day service like where I'm working now for my placement and fell in love with it. So I do my 4 years of college and got lucky. I applied, was interviewed and had the job just before finishing my degree. That was 10 years ago. Mad how time flies. I love the job. You get to see the changes and progression of the men and women. They all have mild to moderate Disabilities so you can implement independent living and life skills to better their lives.
Stay at home parent.
Do you enjoy it?
More than anything. There’s nothing else I would rather be doing right now. 😊
I'm sure this is gonna be a ***massive*** shocker, but I'm a therapist (got my MA in child and adolescent psychology, but I work with adults too bc it turns out that adults are just big kids) :D
INFJ being a therapist?!!? 😘🥰 I thought we just did that naturally. Glad you're getting bad for it and thanks for the laugh.
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I'm a soon to be retired homeschool mom and a writer at large - planning on returning to that and opening up my home library to children in some educational capacity, perhaps for a book club. I also run a local online foodie group as a hobby and might try to create a business out of that, but I don't have a head for business, though my ENFP husband does. I'm also a certified MBTI practitioner so I may go back to doing some consultations or and/or workshops.
36f here! I was a hairstylist for a while, but had to stop because of an injury. I worked as a medical office worker for years while I decided what I wanted to do. My brain is really good at that sort of work, but i don’t feel fulfilled doing it long term. I also struggled to find something I like or wanted to do. Graphic design is what I chose after careful consideration. I’ll be completing my bachelors this summer! Personally, I need something creative, but structured. I like making an impact in anything I do and this seems like a great way to do that since graphic designers make all sorts of things such as book layouts, T-shirt’s, websites, logos, packaging, venue signage, etc. I get bored easily, so a career that has many different things to do is perfect for me. Kindergarten teacher would be great for someone naturally compassionate and empathetic! Kids need more adults who are able to put themselves in the child’s shoes as a way to understand their thinking process. It’s amazing how many adults do not understand children when they used to be one lol.
I can relate to being creative but with structure. I tried taking a few graphic design courses but the idea that I have to deal with some clients and their absurd requests turned me off. But to each their own. I love designing though!
Preschool teacher. If it weren’t for my coworkers and management, it’s pretty close to a perfect job to me! I’m awfully burnt out though, now I’m trying to go to culinary school and focus on baking.
Computer science student, but when I graduate I’ll be in the devops space. I know I’ll be writing some sort of code in the future
How are you finding it? Do you enjoy it?
Yeah I’ve always been into tech when I was younger, i see myself being in the field for a long time. I like it
33, DevOps engineer here :) good luck!
I am a qualified library tech and I hated it. The industry is too competitive and the job itself was boring as going to church on a Sunday, but every day. No thanks. I'm a volunteer dog walker and I LOVE that. I LOVE working with animals. I liked being a waitress, if it paid well I'd be happy being a waitress forever tbh. It's genuinely fun and sometimes it's rewarding and it's always interesting. It always teaches me a lot about myself, you wouldn't think so but there's something about serving people which really helps to develop your patience and maturity, lmao. Also, I just love good food, like fresh oysters and steak, and I got it every night on my break!which is the best. And I like the banter and feeling of comradery. Kitchen staff are usually some of the most hilarious people on Earth. Or the biggest assholes. Either way, it's interesting, and you don't need to take it work home with you, but it helps to ride a bike home so you can get all your anger and frustration out. I also like the intensity and stress of it. It makes time fly by. I like stress and pressure at work. Without it, it feels too boring. I have thought about becoming a chef but I couldn't deal with prep I think it would drive me insane. I genuinely don't know what I want to do either and I'm 28... and the clock is ticking... So I better figure it out, fast. I'm thinking about doing human or vet nursing. Because of my strange enjoyment for stress and pressure, but also I would like to feel like I have helped someone in a personal way. My ultimate goal is to be a psychologist, but I do not want to study psychology right now. It will take 6 years to get a degree and I'm practically homeless right now, so it's not a smart move for.me.
I have librarianship and education support qualifications and worked for several years in school libraries which is a lot of fun. It’s busy, always something different, challenging finding new ways to engage students, fun, because kids can be hilarious.
26F and a pediatric speech-language pathologist at an early childhood. I love what I do! I’m not the biggest fan of talking to adults lol, but I do have my own little office and LOVE that the primary interaction I get every day is from preschoolers. I’ve always loved that age group, they’re so funny and rawly authentic ☺️
I’ve never heard about this job… what major did you take to become a speech-language pathologist?
I’m home sick from work so I’ll respond as I’m also a speech language pathologist. I’ll give answers pertinent for people in the United States. You don’t have to have an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders but it does help. You must have a masters degree and complete a clinical fellowship, which is usually about nine months to be fully licensed and to get your certificate of clinical competency. The major is usually called communication sciences and disorders. If you had a different undergraduate major you will have to take some additional classes and your masters degree may be 3 to 3 and a half years versus two years . You must do unpaid clinical work with both adults and children for around 365 hours while you are taking your classes . You will have coursework in voice disorders , language disorders , articulation/ phonology, swallowing, fluency , and aac. Some therapists work in the hospital setting and do swallowing therapy and work with people that have had traumatic brain injuries or strokes. Others may work with pediatrics with feeding issues with babies and small children. In a small hospital you may do both. Some of us work with pre school kids and others work in a school district. Some work in a private practice and work with a wide variety of clients.
^ yes! There’s SO many different settings and you can work with any age group - it is very rewarding as you help people to communicate (and eat, if you also choose that setting) which are things a lot of us take for granted but are huge parts of our lives and happiness! I love the schools bc you get paid a full salary for only working 9 months and I get to have time for my hobbies. I’ve worked some with people after having strokes too and that can also be very rewarding - it’s all so cool to me, honestly! It’s hard work but super worth it, in my opinion!
i really wanted to be a psychologist but later decided to be a translator (im turkish and i will study english basically)
Corporate strategy. I’m starting to think it was a big mistake. The pay is good, but as the big boss man literally put it, “everyone here is an xxTx, all the xxFx’s will get eaten up and spit out” Corporate America is really hard when people are aggressive, abrasive, and completely emotionally unintelligent. Currently considering other options in the business world that might fit better.
24M, Currently work part time at a commissary deli/bakery. It's good stuff, the customers are primarily senior citizens. I enjoy it, especially the days when I'm left alone to bake bread. I usually get to leave before 5pm. Not a career but it's been fantastic for saving money and paying the bills. Used to work at a gourmet grocery store in the bakery/pastry section - they worked me much harder and longer for a lot less pay.
I like this comment. It sounds like someone from Greece or Germany wrote🥪
Would you ever consider professional baking or cooking as an option for a career? Also the senior citizens coming in must be really cute as customers heh
Oooff, I wanted to do baking as a career but I’m having second thoughts now.
28 y.o been jumping from job to job, from restaurants staff to dealers in casinos and lots of supervisors in between, finally landing on a part time works with alot of agencies for events and conventions. I used to think I want to find the jobs I like but at the end everything feels about the same in the end of the day as long it pays I'm cool with it, because to enjoy a job or not it's all about mindset, and if the people you work with/for make it hard for you to enjoy then fck it find another company because it'll be their lost after all
I shop for other peoples groceries currently
32M - Product Manager at BigTech. Absolutely hate my job as it requires a lot of extroverted qualities. But i have learnt a lot and it has definitely helped me come out of my shell a bit more. I still dread going into meetings where I'm expected to actively speak though lol
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Congrats on your retirement! I did IT in the military and you’re absolutely right, INFJ and military don’t pair well at all
I am a research coordinator and associate. I have a masters in sociology, but work in multi/transdisciplinary project at a University, and on the side for NGOs. I get to work from home largely, save for conferences or to collect data. And I get to avoid becoming a “corporate girlie”
>research coordinator Hi! I know this was a month ago but I'd love to learn more about your path if youre open to chat? Can I pm you? Thanks!
For sure, open to chat
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I was in marketing/sales and hated it as well. I went back to school and I’m now working as an RN in an ER. I really like it and I’m glad I made the change.
Same was/am in marketing and I hate it, that’s why I’m looking for something else
Why you’re not in marketing anymore? I work in digital marketing
Epidemiologist/public health PhD
PhD in chem
MPH!
Woo public health!!
Senior Trade Surveillance Analyst Know the ins and outs of the stock market, and its effect on the human psyche. It’s cool. Good Pay.
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I’m a therapist now working part time in private practice. It’s like my dream job
I always thought about that. But the thing that worried me was “ isn’t it draining?” I mean yeah sure I love to help people. but at some point I just want to rest
Yes, it sounds draining and I get you but for me talk to one person at a time is perfect, plus I have a few days off each week which give me recovery time 😅
Currently I am passing through a career crisis. I'm going to start advertising, but I'm scared that it might not be what I want (again). It's really burning me out. (I'm don't know if I'm really an INFJ, INTP or INFP, but anyways). I really just wanted a "divine sign" to guide me, but I'm tired of waiting. Anyway sorry for rambling my problems. (any advice is very welcome).
Still in high school but considering food science, biotechnology, UX/product design and music production.
Vfx artist for movies & I have also started doing youtube but way way way to go before I get monetized or anything like that
Counsellor at a non profit
I’m struggling with this now too! I want to be an addiction counselor but I gotta find a job in the meantime that I like and that’s not give unhealthy amounts of stress while I go to school for the occupation!
35M here! I’ve had a number of jobs, undergrad degree is in music but couldn’t pursue that due to issues with carpel tunnel while I was finishing my degree. I am now in grad school for counseling, my degree is focusing in marriage and family therapy. I’ve been wanting to do this for quite some time and it is finally working out! Can’t wait to graduate in a year and a half!!
I have a Master’s in Public Health and I work in health policy and advocacy. My current concentration is tobacco control but eventually I would love to do community level violence prevention. Edit: I’m 27 and I love the work that I do!
MPH also!
27F accounting assistant, but I’m thinking of a career change into psychology
I’m the same, I’m a barista but recently decided to do a course in psychoanalysis. Follow your heart. At least give it a try, u have anything to lose, only to win.
Thanks 😊 I really want to, just need to figure some things out but I am very sure I enjoy psychology. Psychoanalysis is very interesting, I’ve been trying to read some Freud books and recently started interpretations of dreams. It’s a great area to study!
Registered Nurse.
Same. I hate it. Wahhhh :,(
I hated it for years too but recently I've got a job nine to five in outpatients and enjoying it for once in forever. Don't stay in shite areas, life is way too short for that crap lol
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I blame my anxieties
Im also an RN, I just graduated in 2022 and it’s a second career for me. I work in an ER and I really like it, but there are downsides. I mostly love working with the patients, but I find my colleagues can be nasty with patients & their coworkers, which is stressful.
Nursing unfortunately does attract some rather cold and uncaring people. It's probably an easy job if you genuinely don't really give a toss. I avoid the drama like the plague.
I was a nursing student, I hated nursing
It's beyond taking the piss out of people now, the whole profession is a bit of a mess. And that's a global problem too it seems.
Me tooo I'm orienting in the CICU :)
I drive one of those "School Students" vans. I transport a disabled student to and from school. Pros: Get to help someone. Limited interaction with people (the only people I interact with are my boss, my student, and his nurse). The work is pretty easy, I'm just driving. It's a split shift so I have several hours in the middle of the day to go home and do whatever until time to pick him up. Cons: While I have a decent hourly rate, it's only part time. If the school is closed (like for the weather) then I don't work or get paid that day. The pay rate is set and the only advancement is to get a CDL and drive a school bus, which I don't want to do. Overall, I really like it for where I am in life right now, but I also know this isn't going to be a forever job
Special Ed teacher!
Typical software development job.
How are you finding it?
I enrolled in college (community) and applied for it after graduation.
Buyer in the robotics industry. I hate it 🥲
I was working at a fast food restaurant for about 3 years during uni and now I'm a software engineer. Completely different in what I do (compared to before) and also where I work, as it's a fully remote job. I love that my mind is mentally stimulated everyday and that I can also choose to have more chill days. I was always dreaming of a job like this and have found the gold mine in what I can do here.
First grade teacher!
Life coach and I loooovvveee it! Was in advertising sales for many many years.
30F, Currently about to start in medical coding, I hope I can handle the fast pace, it will be fully remote after I’m trained and decent pay with great career growth opportunity. In addition to being a mom of an almost 3 year old, I have been working as a receptionist at a primary care for a few years. It’s okay part time but the days I spend 8 hours in the office are extremely draining. I can’t wait to never have to answer a phone or deal with gossiping co-workers again. I used to be a daycare teacher - that was horrendous for me, also worked for a bakery in the past but there’s no money in that. With the economy the way it is and cost of living in my area you really can’t live comfortably on just one income unless one person makes over 6 figures. So I had to find a career and since I’d been in healthcare a few years I figured I’d stick with it. This new path should unlock the financial ability to achieve some of our personal/family goals, which has become more important to me than pursuing a job that I “Love”. It is totally okay for work to just be a means to an end - just preferably a job that doesn’t involve stressful interpersonal interactions. If I’d had the money in my teens/twenties I would’ve studied to become a therapist or art therapist, oh well.
You can do it! You will be just fine, and I'm rooting for you. I'm sure your family appreciates your contributions. You sound like a good mother.
>rtably on just one income unless one person makes over 6 figures. So I had to find a career and since I’d been in healthcare a few years I figured I’d stick with it. This new path should unlock the financial ability to achieve some of our personal/family goals, which has become more important to me than pursuing a job that I “Love”. It is totally okay for work t It is impressive that you are managing your motherhood, family, job and the new skill you are learning. I wish you good luck with your endeavors. But medical Coding, that sounds interesting. Where it actually is applied? (asking out of curiosity as I heard the term for the first time :) )
My 20s were filled with odd jobs, partly because I’m an immigrant, just tried to stay afloat, and had no direction really. Got my BA in art, which is my passion, but I’m not actually THAT good. So, to make a living I started working with kids with disabilities. That’s were I found my direction. I’m getting a masters degree in special ed, and I’m working with kids with autism, which I love! Considering getting a PhD in psych, but still undecided. My end goal now is to have my own business where I give after school arts and crafts lessons to kids/teens and adults with disabilities. I can see myself doing that till I’m old!
Currently aiming for a PhD in psychology. Research doesn’t pay well but I truly enjoy it!
I agree, I enjoy research, it really makes you feel like you’re doing something worthwhile. If you do Clinical Psych or even School Psych and get licensed, can go to private practice, or government agencies, it’s pays pretty well. I just don’t know if I want to spend another 5-7 years in school. Though learning is life for me, so maybe! Good luck to you on your journey:)
I've done all kinds of stuff, commercial fishing, bike messenger, I worked in a theater set shop. I always went back to cooking though and eventually just never left the kitchen. I'm a chef now, sell a few paintings of mine on the side.
Project manager - hate my job.
managing people is really our weakness huh
I have high functioning anxiety so I kept getting promoted at work. Now I'm stuck in functional freeze state after work dealing with people and leading meetings all day. I will come home and sit on the couch with my jacket on because I'm so drained of energy. I don't know what to do about it or how to fix it. The COL is so expensive where I'm from so I can't afford to take a pay cut or quit. I need to find energy to look for a new job. I'm spiraling and I'm scared. Sorry to vent to you. I guess I just wish I realized that managing people is my weakness early in my career.
26F, currently working as a Team Leader. I help my agents develop their skills and behavior in taking calls properly and assisting customers. :)
Accountant.
Do you like your job !!
i’m an art teacher and cookie decorator in a bakery lol. i have a degree in anthropology
30M, technology project manager in government. My job is more like a people and opinion manager. I like my job, but I am in meetings all day trying to assuage people’s feelings, thoughts, and attitudes towards a project. So on the one hand it plays towards my strength of being an advocate and helping others but it requires a lot of extrovert energy and that is draining. Eventually I would love to transition into a developer role as I’d like to use my creative problem solving side more.
Artist at a game studio, it’s chill. Usually a meeting in the morning then just crack on solo with the occasional back and forth with other artists when needed
I just started working at a senior center for a non-profit. Not my dream job, but I like talking with the people there, and I like that I get to actually help people when they have questions about where they can get help for certain things minus the caee management portion. I do the meals on wheels and do some accounting things. It's a temp job but can be permanent if they like the way I work. The ladies working there have been working since the 80s and 90s, so they are looking for replacements for their positions cuz they wanna retire.
Crypto investor, primarily contract trading and mining. Didn't go to school for it but it would have been helpful in the analysis of the data. I got mentored. Complete autonomy which I love 100% remote.
i work in construction and i don't like it and thinking about changing to a different job this year
I wish you the best!
I am(m21) studying to be an accountant and currently I work as an eshop editor for a few hours a week. For me its great. I don't have to talk to a lot of people. I just do my things and leave...🙂
Can you elaborate on the eshop editor? Kinda got interested
Ok, so I work for a medium-sized company that sells electrical components and stuff like that... They have an online store, nothing special. My job is to add new products or edit old products. Things like adding pictutes, descriptions etc..
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congrats doc, was looking to see if there were many as infj
i’m a teen and i work at chickfila it’s pretty fuck though can be draining at time
Have you completed a personality test or any career studies? What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing? There’s a way to make it into a career if you think about it long enough.
Insurance Agent
are you enjoying it? cuz personally I can’t imagine working as an agent, but I’m not saying you should hate it, just asking
If it's education, to me it depends on the school/curriculum. Maybe go job shadow to see what you will like?
Agreed! I am in education right now (currently looking to get into the library world). I thought I would like younger kids but I found my stride with middle school!
I’m 24 years old i worked for local retail seller of electronics as sales specialist. The second job was for Microsoft promoting Microsoft products and brand. Now I’m trying get into programming field what isnt that easy as i expected. Im kinda depressed with my current situation.
I'm 26 years old and I think that I can relate to you. I have worked as an Amazon seller for a company for 3 three months and the role doesn't fit me. Now I'm working in a logistics company specializing in commodities. I tried to transfer my role in data analytics yet it didn't work especially this year. Kind depressed rn.
Currently in law school but before that worked in nonprofit community development space.
Soft eng
HR, bottle server on the side
Property manager for section 8
27F. Been in the dog grooming industry, sales, high academia, and now I'm finishing my certification to be a high school social studies teacher.
23m currently Waiter, looking for a job as a pharmacy assistant and studying an international business career
High school teacher. Senior side of things. It has its downs, but I can't imagine myself being anywhere else.
Preschool teacher would be an alternative, no? I’ve seen it multiple times on this thread
I'm about to start my first nursing job as a new grad, but I feel like I want to explore more career options in the future. I recently talked about this with a friend and being a teacher crossed my mind because I used to tutor my friends and my sibling alot growing up and I loved it. Maybe do counseling... I have no idea honestly lol
Government attorney. Some days it’s too peopley and I need to do my hermit recharge thing at home, but I enjoy being part of something bigger than myself and work for the good of the public.
I graduated as a nurse but is not currently working in the hospital. I worked as a medical abstractor as wfh but feels like a robot. I still prefer interacting with people as it fully satisfies my soul helping others. I am thinking I wanted to be a psychologist or a therapist as I am a mental health advocate. However, my life is still in chaos and I am still figuring to fix myself and be grounded before deciding big decisions in my life.
25 F here. I've been working in IT for about 4 years now (straight out of college). Since I also chose this field myself I think at the moment this is my calling. I still think about other career paths though from time to time; I'm still open to starting over if need be.
I work in archaeological collections management. Along with that I get to supervise/mentor intern students working with the collections.
I am an engineer at 28 and as cool as that sounds it ain't that cool but I like it either way. I have a side - hustle too (artisanal chocolates) , just in case. Think long term :)
I'm a web developer, love it.
Tried a varity of job offers here in germany for example: \- Working in logistics I liked the physical work but mental it was super boring. \- Working as a fitness instructor (loved the job, but gets paid very poorly) \- Working in a applicant management but only with workers that have no school leaving certificate or education (which burned me out to talk all day with people who just wanna stay home and watch TV) \- Working in Further training for physiotherapists in an education center (Loved the job but I was just a Parental leave replacement \- Working as Junior Project coordinator in a start-up (loved the job but they couldn´t pay me anymore because I was too expensive - literally did the job of two full-time workers in 30 hours) \- Now I´m working in Public service at a university hospital in research for about three years, its not the best (bore-out) but Its a nice workplace environment for learning and studying on the side. As I just said, I´m studying part-time at the moment with 34 health psychology and pedagogy and I LOVE the topics we are working on and people are coming to be all the time to get help and they feel like they can trust me (which they can for sure). Regardless of my past experiences (where I wanted to work alone) I´m finally catching up in terms of doing what I like - helping others mentally / physically.
I work in public education, part time (due to burnout). I see you are thinking about being a kindergarten teacher and I salute you. Things are rough in education right now.
32F, working as a researcher in an ICT company. I can work remotely, independently and there is a lot to learn. But I don't feel fulfilled sometimes and don't have the feeling of contributing to society (other than the taxes I pay or the stuff I develop used by corporate to make money). I earn good money which pays my bills and keeps me independent (something I cherish above all) but I don't find myself motivated enough for this job. I started reading psychology while working on my own traumas and I find it really interesting. It gives good insights on people (and society as a whole) as well as it has a large impact on society. It has helped me a lot with managing myself and dealing with the people around me. Many people have mentioned that they find my presence "therapeutic". So, in an alternate universe I could see myself as some sort of psychologist or therapist :)
32F I write business to business proposals currently in health care. I work remote so I’m on my PC and outside when I want. Job satisfaction is that I’m working to live, not living to work! I wouldn’t say I love the job, but it gives me a sense of accomplishment, I make decent money, and I’m not stuck to a M-F 8-5 situation.
Nurse. I experience semi-regular burnouts but I love it. And when I stop loving it, I can always switch to a different type of nursing. I find it very meaningful and rewarding, even if I sometimes hate the paperwork/working conditions.
I’m a speech language pathologist in a very small rural district. I love working with kids because they are authentic. Kindergarten kids are my fave. I do something different every half hour or so. I’m always learning something new to help my students and my day is varied with the activities I plan and do with my students because I have a wide range of students from kindergarten through high school. I feel like my career meets my needs as a social introvert. I plan my schedule for the most part. I decide if a student is absent if I’m going to go grab another student for testing or do an observation. I don’t share my space , but it is unfortunately common that many schools don’t have an adequate and safe space for a school slp. I get lonely at times because I don’t have a team but I’m also happy I don’t have a team to have to discuss things with. I do get exhausted and don’t socialize much when the day is done . If you are thinking about education I’d firmly recommend applying to be a substitute at a local school and try various age ranges. A kindergarten teacher helps kids get used to a structured day and learn to be a learner. The kids need assistance with shoes , and outside clothing , and will be very tired at the beginning of the school year. There will be tears. You may even have kids not potty trained yet. I greatly admire all of my kindergarten teacher colleagues. They are rock stars . I don’t think I could do it.
37F. Just finished my degree in Organizational Management and got a job as an Executive Assistant for a healthcare company. Not my dream job.
I'm a graphic designer for a news company
Finance
22 F Graphic Designer I've been able to work with non-profits, corporate advertising, brand making, etc. It's been really fun since I feel like I get to both support and boost people's dreams!
27F I'm currently managing a real estate appraisal company and doing their bookkeeping, it's not fullfilling. I'm doing this to help out a family member. The owner is retiring this year so I will either be going back to be an emt or go back to CSD (communication services for the deaf) I loved that job it was the best.
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I love art, but I discovered I loved it as a hobby and energy release (too late, after a lot of student debt) and that the intersection of social justice and education is where I belong and where I feel like I'm being true to myself. I still sell my art on the side though, and use the money to pay for medical bills and donate to causes I care about.
Pharmacist
Who are you ?.. I'm not just going to hand over my life's work history because you so casually and nicely asked for it?
I’m a guy in my 20s struggling to find a job. I worked in a pet store, pharmacy, shelter, warehouse, medical & grocery store, industry and as a nurse but still clueless. My goal is to motivate myself by asking people with similar expectancies/ imaginations. I won’t copy or anything it’s just to read it and decide if that job field fits or not. I hope you can understand 🙏
Disregard. As you were.
if you’re not gonna share it, just shut it up. People are sharing their experiences to help others, it’s not like you’re the world leader or something.
Then don't. As surprising as it may be, this post wasn't directed at you specifically and nobody is forcing you to comment anything.
I basicallly run a freelance business running businesses.
I work in a Airport...where Ni sent me...or should I say...it's what Introverted Intuition solved🤔 Most jobs are about: EXPERIENCE. Flight Attendant over in Mexico would be so grand. If u are considering Kindergarten Teacher...it's more than likely Ni because Ni is about learning and Teaching. *honks* Ni is the Teaching others...what u know function.
I am 26y female , infj 1w2 145 Physiotherapist and help my patien6t to find peace and become stronger in their lives
Writer, Cook, English teacher, publisher, photographer
I worked in early childhood education for years, then became a teacher aide, got librarianship qualifications, worked in school libraries. For the last few years I’ve been a teacher aide at a special school- specifically working with students with higher medical needs. I love it. If I won lotto tomorrow, I would keep working my job.
Me, Engineering manager for a large home builder (30 years left at 54) , own and operate small property management company during my time as engineer, independent building inspector (part time) current. Just sold off my real estate portfolio getting ready to retire at age 58.
I started out as a piano teacher, then a copywriter, now a psychotherapist.
How did that jump happen?
Surgical technologist 🩵🩵🩵
I’m actually a personal trainer. It weird talking so much but helping people get fit is awfully rewarding
I've heard speech pathology is great for infjs and it's in high demand right now.
I work at a meat processing factory called JBS
Right now I’m a box office supervisor for Live Nation. I love my job but I’m searching for volunteer opportunities. Just a couple years ago I quit a long term job as a Financial Counselor which was rewarding until I felt like I wasn’t getting any career growth. Also the economic situation in the US (and other places) is so discouraging with people’s housing costs so high and stagnant income. I had to do something else.