I know there are the older TSR members, so I would appreciate their perspectives. Perspectives from younger TSR members also welcome!
I have been in my current job for 9 years, which I got when I graduated. I have had a couple of promotions in the process. Unfortunately I haven't been enjoying my job in the recent years. I don't like the company, I don't like the culture and I'm somewhat disillusioned with the profession itself. It's a Professional Services consultancy role. I feel like a corporate slave and have been wanting to be self employed for years.
I had a horrible year last year being managed by a middle manager who is managed by one of my colleagues. I've never been the one to engage in organisational politics, so what that means is that people who play work politics can get the better of me. It only became a problem last year when the girl who plays the political game joined the team. Since then my role has been hell. Last year I was so stressed, I ended up seeing a neurologist as I started getting migraines.
It brings me to now. I've recently applied for an NHS 111 telephone role because I plan to throw in the towel on my chosen career path. What that means is that I'll have a pay cut of around 15k. I think the NHS 111 telephone role will give me the flexibility I need and will also be the type of role where I can leave work at work. I also have an interest in people and health. It would mean I can finally register my company and focus on my business ideas. One of the set backs that's prevented me from starting my own business is that there would be a conflict of interest with my current role.
I feel like my disillusionment is a classic millennial dilemma. It makes me feel better when I think about it that way haha.
I'm fortunate in that I'm on the property ladder as this is one of the factors that kept me in this role and this company for years. I needed a stable income that allowed me to save and get a mortgage. Recently I've consolidated my monthly outgoings, which will make my lifestyle more manageable when I take a pay cut.
Am I crazy for wanting to jack a career for a call centre role? I've always been one of those people who is career achievement proud, because of the way my parents brought me up, so I need to get past that mental block.