Should I just drop finance or is there a job for me? Please help me decide!
Hello!
I'd like to get a second opinion if finance is for me and if so, what job would fit me...
I will list my strengths and weaknesses, backstory and my jobs I think I could do. If you read this, I will GREATLY appreciate.
Current finance experience:
I worked as a full-time accountant for over a year and I recently finished an associate's degree in Finance & Accounting from the European equivalent to community college. I have decent grades, so I have the option of getting into a respectable university this year. I will be 23 this year, which is a bit disheartening.
Why I got into finance:
Finance is fascinating to me. As a hobby, I constantly read books, articles and watch videos about finance, economics and stock market. I absolutely LOVE learning about it.
The problem:
I hated doing accounting. I felt aggravated going to work, I found it tedious and I barely kept myself awake doing it. Because of this, I often spent additional hours going over the work I had done, because I would sometimes make mistakes due to my mental state. Mentally, I felt drained already after 4-5hours. Not only that, I became a terrible person. I was constantly angry and developed temper issues when dealing with friends and family.
Things I am good and terrible at...
Strengths
- Very creative
One thing I can pride myself in. Whether it is designs, ideas at work, music or writing, it definitely comes easy for me. I get compliments from co-workers and friends constantly about how quickly I can come up with new ideas. Especially in business, I always find opportunities and ways to do it better.
- Good at marketing, advertising and sales
I freelance doing marketing and advertising for a local forex brokerage and an American furniture company. I also do sales for a software engineer I know and I've closed projects that cost thousands. This has become my main income, but I do have a 9-5 job doing SEO, PPC and content marketing. I will quit my job soon and focus fully on freelance this year.
- Analytical thinking
Probably the reason why I am good at marketing. I am able to find what works. All the decisions I make at work are data-driven, beacuse I love digging in analytics, case studies and science behind it.
- Structure, discipline and ambition
I genuinely enjoy working. Every day is structured, so that I can move forward and I have no issues sticking to diet, exercising and finishing all the tasks I set out for the day.
- Introvert
I put this as a strength, because a lot of finance jobs involve long hours and missing out on social events. I have no issue being alone and not partying.
Weaknesses
- Work that requires no analytical thinking puts me to sleep
If I don't have to use my brain to figure something out, I will have a hard time concentrating and staying awake. In accounting, it was repetitive, mundane and tedious, hence why I hated it. Same thing over and over again. This is my biggest weakness.
- Disinterest in relationships
I have a hard time making friends at the workplace, largely due to me only being there for work. I am pretty quiet and I only talk to people when I have to. This is just the way I am.
- ADHD and mild ASD
I got diagnosed by one of the best doctors in the country this year. This can be a weakness, if I am doing a task that I am not interested in. This is the biggest reason why I can't stand doing stuff that I hate. Also the reason, why I barely interact with others.
What I think are my career options in finance:
Trading
This is a field that most likely will become obsolete, so my only option would probably be to do it on my own, rather than in a company.
Analyst positions
Consulting
Is there any other job options that would fit me? Please help!
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