Revamping My Career Path
June 20, 2018
Hey, it’s Mel from brokeGIRLrich. These days, I’ve got career changes on my mind. You see, I’ve spent a lot of time working on the road, but now I’m looking for my next adventure. At first, my heart was set on being a professor. I imagined completing my doctorate and stepping into academia, but after three unsuccessful doctoral applications, I’ve realized that might not be my path. It’s a little strange for me because I usually don’t fail at stuff. So, now I’m left wondering what’s next.
Becoming a professor felt perfect for me as it offered a balance of structured and flexible work time. Just imagine, grading papers and carrying out research whenever you want. Sounds awesome, right? And don’t get me wrong, I’m still passionate about theatre and would love to continue mentoring budding artists.
But I’ve realized that what I want most in my next career move is flexibility. Theatre doesn’t often offer that. I’ve loved the jobs where you work like crazy for a few months and then have a month or two off. And I’ve decided that I probably want to be my own boss—I’m just not a big fan of working for other people. Keeping this dream alive, I’ve considered blogging full time; in fact, brokeGIRLrich and other side hustles have kept me going when I wasn’t employed.
Now, a career as a financial planner has caught my eye, but it means investing a few more years to get my degree and two additional years of experience at a finance company. Yet, the thought of setting up my own business, assisting people from the arts with their finances seems quite appealing.
But it’s not all rosy. The thought of a five-year commitment and the costs attached to it give me pause. Furthermore, the idea of taking up calculus again is honestly a bit terrifying.
Has anyone else left the arts? What did you switch to? I’m interested to hear your stories.
June 20, 2018 in Career Changes.