Career changers worry about corporate work environments
10 posts across 4 communities in the last 90 days; 40% from r/careeradvice.
“i’ve asked a similar question to this before and i feel like logically i know that there’s always risks in life but just want to know if anybody left corporate to explore non corporate roles for a bit and came back and what that was like for them”
“Hi, I'm looking for some advice on something that has been on my mind for quite some time. I'm a 33 year-old male who has worked in the same industry (corporate / office job) for 10 years now. I have predominantly worked in the same job / company but have moved departments and…”
“I grew up in India, with a fairly comfortable childhood. Both my parents were post graduates, had decent corporate careers and good grades, good job was the default life blueprint I was working with. I got the good grades, did an MBA, got a job in a global IT company, got…”
Multiple individuals express anxiety and apprehension regarding entering or returning to traditional corporate settings. They are seeking advice on alternative career paths, particularly those that offer more flexibility or align with personal values, often while considering international relocation.
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“i’ve asked a similar question to this before and i feel like logically i know that there’s always risks in life but just want to know if anybody left corporate to explore non corporate roles for a bit and came back and what that was…”
“Hi, I'm looking for some advice on something that has been on my mind for quite some time. I'm a 33 year-old male who has worked in the same industry (corporate / office job) for 10 years now. I have predominantly worked in the same job / company but have moved departments and changed job once for a year to slightly different roles over that time. I always thought when I moved to a different department / role I would be much happier / more content but as time has progressed that is not t”
“I grew up in India, with a fairly comfortable childhood. Both my parents were post graduates, had decent corporate careers and good grades, good job was the default life blueprint I was working with. I got the good grades, did an MBA, got a job in a global IT company, got married, moved to London - and somehow, just don't believe in the blueprint anymore. I dont enjoy my corporate job, although I have no tangible complaints. I have a decent manager, good pay that helps me fund a life that I”
“I’m currently an economist working in the corporate world, and I won’t lie the future of the corporate job market makes me pretty nervous. I know I have strong earning potential if I stay on my current career path long term, but I struggle with the lack of fulfillment, occasional long hours, limited time off, and constantly feeling like I have to be careful about what I say because of office politics. My anxiety is through the roof in corporate. I’m also concerned that layoffs and the idea of em”
“I’m 27F and at a point where I feel quite stuck and confused about what direction to take with my career. I’d really appreciate perspectives from people who have been in a similar situation, especially those who have prepared for competitive exams while working or have taken a career break to prepare. I graduated in Physics in 2021 with distinction. Academically, I could score well, but my passion for the subject faded after 3 rd Sme; could be bec of the lack of faculties or my own interest or c”
“So here’s the tldr of my career. I have an advanced degree in a technical field. I don’t want to be too specific since it’s a fairly niche field but after I graduated I worked for a government contractor company and it was mostly pretty great with great benefits. After 3 years at the company, following the 2024 election freezing our funding, I was laid off. I was able to get a new job after 3 months of unemployment, and it didn’t seem that bad at first (it’s fully remote), but my manager has bee”
“As the title suggests, I'm planning my escape from corporate work after 10 years, and I'd love to hear similar stories / words of advice. I left school with some qualifications but decided to skip uni and started working in a bank when I was 16. Over ten years, I've worked my way through several jobs / industries, I'm now in a healthy financial position, on almost 40K a year doing a procurement job which I find absolutely soul destroying. From the pointless meetings about meeting”
“I'm 28M, an IIMB graduate (ivy league college) working in an entertainment company in India in the DTH space. My current company's culture, team and work is rewarding with great work life balance (Hybrid work style) but the industry seems to be in a serious downturn. Hence i started applying elsewhere. I have now received 2 offers with similar pay CEO office in a large electronics retail company Manager in a Big4 consulting firm in TMT sector I also have a chance to get retained in my co”
“I’m scared of going back into corporate life, but want to move abroad. What would you do in my situation? Hey guys, i genuinely want y’all’s advice🙏 I’m 22, from India , have a BTech in CSE (8 CGPA), and I’m currently completely confused about my career. I recently had a really bad experience at my first proper corporate job. I was at a really toxic consulting firm and was essentially asked/pressured to resign after allegations were made against me. I felt like I was treated as guilty without b”