Have you changed your successful career because you were unhappy?
537981
Yes!  I graduated Notre Dame with double degrees in Management and Marketing.  I immediately upon graduation got a job as a manager with a large company.  I did this for a few years and just really wasn't "feeling" it.  Then I had my daughter.  I hated having to take her to day care all the time.  My husband holds the same degrees but works in IT.  He told me he could teach me and help me pass my certification tests.  So, that is what I did.  I love working in IT because now I can work from home a lot of the time and still make a nice salary.  I am here for my daughter and my son whenever they need me, before and after school, also for any school functions.  I have NO regrets.
397643
You need to answer this one for yourself.\nAsk yourself: Will more money make me happier than I am now - happy enough to change jobs?  Can I stand to do the other job for the rest of my career?  Can I survive and be content with the money from my current job?
837328
I dunno, I'm in the same position. Went to uni and worked very hard to get where I am, really thought it was what I wanted, but now I'm just BORED. I keep thinking of changing careers to do something that stimulates me more, but I know people who've done it and they haven't ended up feeling any more positive or ended up in a better position after all. Maybe it's true that work is just a boring necessity for most people, and all this crap we're taught about aspiration and personal development is utter rubbish - eeeeeek! I might just sod it off and work part-time, spend more of my life doing things I like and let the job carry the bills........
958916
And what happens when you get a job you don't like? Skip work? get fired? have no ambition in your life?\n\nYou can be setting yourself up to some major heartache if you don't focus now
504875
if you succeed at everything you did you would have a job now looser
367721
I felt exactly like that after I had accomplished the "expected minimum criteria" of an outfacing happy life; the house, the family, the good job, etc.  \n\nI decided to tackle the things I wanted to do in this life, regardless of what people expected from me.  I went to an opera last summer and realized the best part of the opera was watching the violins.  So, I decided to take violin lessons!  Now I'm a middle-aged violin student walking right into my teacher behind the kids!  I don't care, it makes me happy and entertains me.\n\nDo what you want to do now, don't let anything stop you.
812726
Yes I have but after the initial despair, you need to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and work towards making the repairs to your career and or reputation.  Without knowing any specifics, if you made a mistake that resulted in your losing your job, it does seem like the world is ending.  If it isn't a mistake that resulted in an arrest, you can resume your career although it will take time and effort.  If you didn't lose your job but your reputation has suffered, I would admit you made a mistake, ask for forgiveness and work hard to repair it through always ethical dealings with your coworkers and colleagues.  Just don't despair and do the necessary work to fix your career.
640454
Yes. I did and it's been one of the best decisions of my life. It was exactly what I needed at the right time. I was stuck where I was with no chance for an advancement or real future. The company I'm currently with, I have a lot more opportunities and it hasn't taken me long to work up. I'm already making more money now than I was with my old employer and I'm happier with my position.
218468
I'm so glad you opened another question, because I really wanted to answer.  I have been through a somewhat similar set of circumstances, and I just wanted to tell you my observations.\n\nI was looking for work (in computers) locally, but couldn't find many opportunities.  The ones I did find were low paying, and swamped.  But I really wanted to the nearby jobs so much.  However, after being shot down a few times, I decided to head into the city (not that far, but it killed my social life).  There were much better opportunities there, but I had to work long hours, be away from family and friends (I just commuted though, I was home on weekends).  I was miserable for a good part of that 3 1/2 years.  I'm not sure to this day that I made the right decision.  \n\nHowever, I got a very nice salary, very solid experience that follows me until today.  My resume is great because of that and it helped me land a very good job locally 3 1/2 years later.  Also, since I was just out of college, I was able to work long nights and weekends, something I wouldn't do now.  So it was a like a test a fire, and now I reap the benefits.  The trade-off was being a little unhappy for a good part of my twenties, which is something too.  That was my experience.  I think what I would do different now is that I would have taken the good job in the city and left after one year.  That would have been sufficient!
219870
Most people would think that it is right to start looking for another one right away.\nI would first of all try to enjoy doing that work.\nIf not, then try changing it.\nThen if it has really no hope with it, then find another one.\nFor some professional, you may find that it is very tough in the first few years but after that may be you get used to it or find the JOY of doing it and then enjoy working.\nIf you quit quickly after you found that it is bored or not as expected, maybe it is too earily.
264253
Nope, I think that feeling comes from not being happy with your current situation. Change the situation and you will feel fulfilled.
164018
Sadly, yes. I work with children and adults and have begun even hating the families I work with - I need to get out of here. Heck, I should be working now, but am choosing to do this to make my job more barable.
50810
I went through a similar phase, but that was during my undergraduate years, where I really despised my major, and couldn't find any passion in what I was doing. So I visited my university's career center, spoke with a career counselor, took a lot of different types of personality tests, which placed me in different career categories: for example, I found out that I am very people oriented, I am very creative (hence I hated my undergrad major of programming which is all logic, no room for creativity), etc etc. At first, I thought this was cliche and wouldn't be helpful, but after thinking about it for some time, and looking at the different career paths that would be suitable for me (social work, psychology, design, art, etc), I finally realised that yes, I am definitely artistic and creative, and thus got my masters degree in design. I am now working in the field and couldn't be happier. So as cliche as it sounds, I recommend visiting a local career center or finding somewhere online perhaps, that might give you tests to break down your personality, and then really look into all the different possibilities the test results give you. Good luck!\n\nPS- as an afterthought, it always bothered me that I didn't just "find" the career that I'd love, it definitely took some active work and research on my part to find it. Some people are lucky and naturally and instinctually find their calling, but for others like me and you, these career tests will definitely help.
1185588
Yes, it shows stability and committment. People who jump from job to job every two years say one thing to me. They are never happy or don't get along well with other people. Not a good work ethic. But longevity is always a plus. Just make sure the reason for leaving isn't because you wanted a change. List something like no more room for advancement or something like that.
167514
I started a job once at an office where it was mostly jeans.  I was happy to have the job and I wanted to be more professional so I decided to dress up more.  Well, I got "let go" because I didn't fit in.
192857
The only advice I can give is this:  follow your heart.  It isn't all about the money.  I learned that lesson myself.  I was at a job I really liked, and to earn more money, I went to another job.  In the end, I ended up getting stressed out & being miserable at the new job, so I went back to my first, lesser paying job & have been much happier.  If you are a believer in God, you could also pray about it & ask Him to give you guidance on making your decision.  Trust me, prayer works....I've seen it!!!!  Good luck!!!
1169926
It depends on what is making you unhappy.\nIf your problem is with your colleagues bullying you then you should ask the HR dept for advice. If you do not have a HR dept speak with your supervisor. \nIf your problem is hating the work itself then you should determine what qualifications you need for the sort of work you would like and start studying. You do not have to leave your job, you can study at night school or by correspondence. Now is a good time to enroll on courses as they normally start in Sept.\nKnowing that within a year or two you'll be qualified to start the career you want, will make the meantime more bearable.\nBy the way - everyone hates their job, that's why we get paid to do it.