I was a junior in college when I chose to major in accounting. At the time I was struggling to find a passion and the economy was struggling as well. I knew that accounting would guarantee me a job and supply a steady income.
I wasn’t very interested in the subject of accounting, but I was good at it. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and a job offer from one of the world’s largest accounting firms. They lured me with in with fancy lunches, gifts, and the promise of a substantial paycheck. I figured I’d try it out for a couple years, get my CPA, and at the very least the position would look great on my resume.
Well life often doesn’t go to plan. I ended up resigning a year and nine months later, without my CPA, and without another job in the industry. Many people have questioned whether or not I made the right decision for my career and have wondered what the heck happened. Here are five reasons why I left my secure, well-paying job… and why maybe you should leave yours too.