I've worked in SaaS tech my whole life. Been out of a job for a few months now, and while I do have debts to pay that would be much easier with a paycheck from the tech field, I wouldn't be fulfilled with an office job.
The thing is, I'm not even sure what Id want to do yet. I've known my whole life that I was put here to help others, and there are so many causes out there I could work with that would help. So I think figuring that out is probably the very first step.
I'd also need to make above a certain threshold to be able to really function unless/even if I get a roommate (someone is checking my place out this month, so that might happen in January for me). Seems like figuring out what that number is between bills, rent, food, etc would be a good second step.
Beyond that, anyone else here made drastic career changes (I also don't give a shit about having a "career") that worked out for them like this? Would love any advice or tips! Tell me your story!
Thanks all, love you!
I think you've seen me whine about my work enough to know my feelings on offices and meaningless jobs, but I've also hit the burnout point in every line of work I've ever engaged in and I don't want to end up that way with compassion.
So I guess my advice here is to keep an open mind as to what "helping people" means. Think about what you're good at and where it might be put to use in your community. You could take a part-time job stocking shelves at a grocery store, for instance, and while it's maybe not the direct action that you're looking for, people need to eat and you need a paycheck. It doesn't have to be your identity - just the thing you're doing right now to get by without hurting anyone while you figure things out.
This is more or less my plan now that we've finally got some savings. I'm hoping that without the shame of office life weighing me down, I'll feel a little more free to contribute outside of work?
Thank you for the reflections! Think I need to maybe have some dialogues with myself and see where my skills would be.
And good luck to you on your journey! Hope you're able to find what it is you're ultimately looking for!