| People change over time. I graduated college absolutely certain I would be a day trader on Wall Street for the rest of my life. And I did that for about 7 years. But 5 years in or so I started to realize I didn’t quite like it. I actually was more interested in writing code to solve my trading problems. But what really appealed to me there was the writing code bit. It took about a full year of my mini identity crisis for me to realize, there were other jobs out there I could enjoy. And the career my 20 year old self had picked wasn’t my ultimate path. It’s OK to change directions. Continue to reflect on what you want for yourself. Don’t try to predict too far out because it will likely change. But think about the next year or three, where do you want to be? Once you have a rough idea in mind you can think backwards about what steps are needed to get there. Hang in there, self reflection is tough but very worthwhile. Your previous experience absolutely has and will NOT go to waste. I can’t tell you how many times my finance experience has helped me at my software jobs or just in life. While it may not be directly related to your new job, that experience is there, helping you in more ways than you realize. |