[USER]

Hello fellow FI strivers. I ask this more so for life advice rather than financial advice. For context, I am 23 years old 1 year post grad.

I live at home with my parents. I have 32k in an HYSA, 9k in my 401k, 4k in Robinhood stocks. I have about 400$ of bills each month, so very little expenses.

I make 45-60k a year (sales job). I wanted to ask advice as I do not like my job very much.

It causes me tremendous stress and anxiety, as the work environment is very toxic.

I don’t know what to do, I look for other jobs but none seem to be hiring or pay well.

I am currently stuck in a runt because of this job and feel as if it’s affecting all other parts of my life.

Does anyone have any advice what I should do? I appreciate every and all responses.

[Sarah]

Take salary out of the equation and where do you see yourself in five or ten years? Make some goals and pursue them.

The time will pass regardless. I wouldn’t stay anywhere that makes me unhappy, for any amount of money.

But I’m coming from a place of FI, so I may be bias.

[张扬]

Without knowing more about your skill set, personality, location, and other variables, it’s difficult to offer specific advice.

Depending how open you are to making drastic life changes, you might be able to find something that meets what you’re looking for if you’re willing to broaden your horizons, assuming you’re unable to make changes in your current job/career to make it more satisfying.

[Frank]

What kind of job are you looking for? Are you willing to move?

Depending on where you live, you cannot expect jobs to come to you.

[Kirsten]

Are you interested in the trades? My son, same age as you, is an industrial electrician apprentice working on federal contracts and making prevailing wage.

The money is great, and he loves the work.

[Jenny]

What are you good at? What are you interested in? Look into careers in that?

[Ella]

You are young, presumably no children, with minimal expenses and a great start on your investments. Why not apply to be a flight attendant?

You could continue living at home, since you won’t be there that often anyhow, and see the world while banking the bulk of your earnings.

Just an option until you figure out what you would like to ultimately pursue with your degree.

You could also consult with a career counselor to determine which careers might be the best fit for your particular strengths/talents.

[Caro]

What type of industry do you want to work in? What’s your degree in? You may have to start with lower pay and then build up – don’t be afraid of that esp with your expenses so low!

[Kyle]

I see thousands of sales jobs all over with one simple search on any job website

[Alex]

Is there other jobs you can get with your degree?? I’d suggest stick it out a little bit more and get a healthy emergency fund then go find what you want to do…

you’re young take advantage of your situation….

read The Simple Path to Wealth by Jl Collins and learn about FU money

[Matty]

Could you upskill in your industry? Would your job pay for you to go back to school?

Now is the time to set the foundation for where you want to be in your 30’s.

[Ellen]

Quit.
Find something else – even if it doesn’t make as much money.
You are in an ideal position.

Presumably you are not going to become homeless – you’ll just save less if you can’t find a position making the same money.

Most people don’t have that level of security.
Just try something else out.

Then try another and another…
Lots of people choose money over other good choices. That’s fine. But I personally, I think that’s a sad way to get on.

Your job can be just that, a job, it doesn’t have to be your “passion.” But if you made less and found a better path forward, wouldn’t it be great?

Exploring options & trying out jobs you aren’t sure are perfect, will help you make better decisions.

Get out of the toxicity.

[Kim]

Go back to school and get your masters. If you can’t travel far for a new job because you live at home, you’ll be spending way more $$ on rent, gas, groceries, utilities.

If you can find something within 45 min drive, then try another sales job.

With any entry level job, we all do the grunt work. I was a credit analyst for a big auto co and I hated it.

It’s not what I had a passion for, and I stayed a little while for the $.

Your emotional health Is worth everything and yes there are other jobs.

Try to look around and apply every weekend to 5-6 jobs. Maybe you don’t like the hours, or the expectations or the high pressure or the product you sell.

While you’re living at home Is the best time for a job change instead of having expensive rent to pay elsewhere

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