I (24F) graduated uni a couple of years ago with a degree in mechanical engineering. I’d always loved d&t and product design, so in school I asked my design teacher what career should I go into and he suggested mechanical engineering.
I did the degree, got a first but then realised engineering wasn’t really for me. I’ve never been the best with maths and physics (somehow managed to get through them during uni) so the thought of my day to day involving those two things just depresses me.
I finished uni and got a job as a business development representative with a consultancy and while it was okay in the beginning, I’ve found myself so drained and lacking motivation in my job recently. Sales isn’t easy and the constant need to reach targets has lead me to a point where I actually hate my job.
I now want to leave but find myself in a difficult position where because of rent and bills I can’t just up and go without having anything else lined up but I literally have no idea what else to do.
I’ve applied for roles related to sales, project management, account management etc and some of these I meet the requirements for but a lot of the time I don’t but am still applying anyway.
I’ve considered going down the retail route for a few months and just working in a supermarket while I figure out what to do. Not an ideal choice because of the wages but it would at least be something.
I just need some direction, I haven’t got family to support me or help me out and have been doing everything on my own for years now, and the stress of work, career and life itself is just getting to me.
Would love some advice or a few pointers.