Long story short, I've decided that I don't like being an actuary - or at least not a corporate finance actuary. I feel that if I don't make a change soon, I'm going to go nuts.
Here's where the story gets long. Here's some info about me, and hopefully while reading you'll think of a career that I might enjoy.
Preferred work environment:
1) I like to be close to my work product. I don't like being a cog in a big machine.
2) I'm an introvert and don't like interaction that feels forced. I will definitely do lunch or get a beer with a small group of people. Don't get me wrong, though, I can give a presentation.
3) I like constant stimulation. It's difficult for me to focus on dry activities, like reading/writing memos.
4) I'm attracted to the idea of being rewarded for effort/talent. It's hard for me to stay motivated when I know that I could put in 80% of the effort and probably end up in the same place. I also get depressed by the fact that I know exactly where I'm going to be in 20 years if I stay on my current track.
5) I'm a jack-of-all-trades. I'm good at coding, for example, but I'm definitely not a master of any languages. I can usually pick stuff up quickly with a little bit of practice and a little bit of google. I could probably master one thing, but it would have to be stimulating.
6) I consider myself to be a creative person. I prefer to spend 1 hour on a messy solution instead of spending 20 hours on a foolproof solution.
Sector: I don't have to stay in finance/investments, but it would make the transition easier.
Income requirement: I'm in an expensive US metropolitan area. I would need at least 70K per year to get by. I'm aware that that sounds high - I'm in a special financial situation. I could probably survive for a year or two at 50K if I knew it was going to go up to 70K+ after that. I'd be okay with a risky income.
Other education: I am currently an FSA and an MAAA, but I am willing to pursue new credentials.
Intelligence level: I'm very book smart, but I don't have much business acumen. If you threw me into a group of bankers without anyone looking out for me, they'd eat me alive. I can usually smell bullshit, but I'm not good at confronting people about it. I can work on this if I have to.
Hours: If I like what I'm doing, I am willing to work long hours. I do like an 8-hour work week, but I know that it's becoming unrealistic. If it's going to go past 10 hours a day, I'd like to do the extra hours from home.
To those who thought, "TL," and still R'ed, I really appreciate it. I'm at the end of my rope, and I desperately need something new. Which careers do you think I'd like? Is there a different actuarial path that I could take that would fit my preferences? Can you give me any advice about making the transition and how to prepare for a new career?
Here's where the story gets long. Here's some info about me, and hopefully while reading you'll think of a career that I might enjoy.
Preferred work environment:
1) I like to be close to my work product. I don't like being a cog in a big machine.
2) I'm an introvert and don't like interaction that feels forced. I will definitely do lunch or get a beer with a small group of people. Don't get me wrong, though, I can give a presentation.
3) I like constant stimulation. It's difficult for me to focus on dry activities, like reading/writing memos.
4) I'm attracted to the idea of being rewarded for effort/talent. It's hard for me to stay motivated when I know that I could put in 80% of the effort and probably end up in the same place. I also get depressed by the fact that I know exactly where I'm going to be in 20 years if I stay on my current track.
5) I'm a jack-of-all-trades. I'm good at coding, for example, but I'm definitely not a master of any languages. I can usually pick stuff up quickly with a little bit of practice and a little bit of google. I could probably master one thing, but it would have to be stimulating.
6) I consider myself to be a creative person. I prefer to spend 1 hour on a messy solution instead of spending 20 hours on a foolproof solution.
Sector: I don't have to stay in finance/investments, but it would make the transition easier.
Income requirement: I'm in an expensive US metropolitan area. I would need at least 70K per year to get by. I'm aware that that sounds high - I'm in a special financial situation. I could probably survive for a year or two at 50K if I knew it was going to go up to 70K+ after that. I'd be okay with a risky income.
Other education: I am currently an FSA and an MAAA, but I am willing to pursue new credentials.
Intelligence level: I'm very book smart, but I don't have much business acumen. If you threw me into a group of bankers without anyone looking out for me, they'd eat me alive. I can usually smell bullshit, but I'm not good at confronting people about it. I can work on this if I have to.
Hours: If I like what I'm doing, I am willing to work long hours. I do like an 8-hour work week, but I know that it's becoming unrealistic. If it's going to go past 10 hours a day, I'd like to do the extra hours from home.
To those who thought, "TL," and still R'ed, I really appreciate it. I'm at the end of my rope, and I desperately need something new. Which careers do you think I'd like? Is there a different actuarial path that I could take that would fit my preferences? Can you give me any advice about making the transition and how to prepare for a new career?
Can't take it anymore - help me pick a new career!
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