Finance Job Really Not Worth It?

Hello VanillaPod3fb416 

I am Brian, one of the Community Champions here on the Community. I have just noticed your post has gone unanswered. By me replying it will be "bumped up" back to the top of the page and I hope seen and answered by other members of the group.

I am sorry you are in this situation and appreciate your thoughts - yes you need money to live - but it's not everything and as you said

VanillaPod3fb416 said:

I just know and feel that helping my wife day-to-day and seeing what she goes through, I get so much inspiration from her in terms of doing something more purposeful with my Life and I get this sense that a transition will come about in the not too distant future...

I think you know what you want to do, you just need the encouragement to do it and to find the job that will pay the bills but enrich your life - I hope you can take the step to do that.

I wish you well moving forward.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi VanillaPod

Just a note about my friend's experience. She was a high-flying marketing director whose Mum's health gradually declined through dementia. My friend juggled her job with care duties for several years until it became clear that her Mum really needed round-the-clock attention in a care home. 

A few months after her Mum died, my friend decided that her marketing role was entirely unfulfilling - she became an activities officer in a care home instead. Despite the (dramatic) loss of salary, she says she never regrets making that move. She feels she's honouring her Mum's memory, giving something back to the care system and is thriving in a role which is ultimately rewarding. She has not looked back since - and she still sees the friends she made while working in marketing. 

All I would say is don't make any rushed decisions while you're still dealing with the emotional chaos of looking after your wife. I lost my Mum to cancer in March (which is why I return to these forums occasionally) and I feel it will take me a long while to adjust and feel clear-headed enough to decide on my next steps.

You're young and have opportunities ahead of you. It you really want to change career route, it might be worth exploring what your local FE college can offer in terms of qualifications. Depending on your existing qualifications, there are schemes like 'Free Courses for Jobs' (the government websites will tell you more) where you don't pay anything if you're looking at entering what's regarded as a priority sector. 

I wish you all the best - I really admire your commitment to do something purposeful.