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[MrsKing9282019]

I have been working in office settings for the past 7 years and I feel it is time to change. I am currently taking Vyvanse and have thought about switching, but since it has worked for me for so long I feel like it may be my environment that needs to change. I tend to do better work when I am active and using my hands more. I do have to multitask with my current job, but sitting at a desk all day feels like it is hindering me. I tend to make small errors that I should not be making after 3 years. I know I’m human and we make mistakes, but these are things that are obvious and should be easily remembered. I just wonder if anyone has had better luck in their career path doing something that is more active than a desk job? Or if anyone has made the switch like I am considering and had benefits from it?

[Lovinit]

I’m 39 and I never had a desk job

[MrsKing9282019 in reply to Lovinit]

I feel like I should have known what to do a long time ago. But I’m stubborn so that explains it. Lol.

[Lovinit in reply to MrsKing9282019]

Your job is your livelihood, and you’ve been there awhile it’s hard to change, scary

[MrsKing9282019 in reply to Lovinit]

Very true.

[Mark_in_Wales_CVA]

One of my best experiences was 11 years in the extremely busy operations centre of an international airline, working as an engineer, when something needed fixing it was 'all hands to the pumps' and stuff moved at 100mph, plus there was a lot of hands-on - all of which my brain seemed to love. A lot of people also find that being outdoors - with a lot of natural stimulation, the wind/rain/sun/birds/plants/trees etc delivers similar effects. Getting the magic of your own particular hyper-focus is the path to follow. Some people can find a desk job that still delivers their own brand of hyper-focus, but if you are more practical and hyper focus when doing hands-on work, this is already probably your first clue. I still have a desk-job, but it involves complexity and urgency, but equally I still love to go down to my workshop and spend a weekend afternoon with the radio on, fixing bikes. Maybe while you are still working, try some volunteering in your spare time with organisations that do practical/physical things. A good find for me was a charity that recycled old bikes, to provide cheap reliable bikes, and get people cycling. Sorry this reply bounces back and forth a bit. But hopefully you get some ideas.

[MrsKing9282019 in reply to Mark_in_Wales_CVA]

Reminds me of my dad. Lol. He works for General Motors and he is the one his boss calls when something isn’t running right. Which is quite often. He builds motors on an assembly line but is also a floater when they need him so he’s everywhere some days. And he loves those days better than the days he doesn’t have to run around.

[abbeyainscal]

That is interesting. I used to do various accounting jobs and fell into IT because I’d always had an aptitude for it. I also found when I’m doing routine stuff forget it but when I’m having a challenge, I’m like a dog with a bone. Best of luck figuring this out.

[MrsKing9282019 in reply to abbeyainscal]

I’m the same way!! I feel like I do my best work when our office is busy and I’m serving people back to back with loans. It’s when it’s slow that I miss things I shouldn’t miss. That’s why I feel like something that requires activity more than this job does would be better for me in the long run. My husband and I are hoping I can go down to part time or stay home when we have kids so it will be good to get something that’s physically and mentally better for me now before we add kids to the mix.

[abbeyainscal in reply to MrsKing9282019]

I’d suggest always finding ways to do more if that makes sense. I always try to identify areas I can possibly improve or efficiencies I can implement. Maybe with It that’s easier. Not sure if it’s an option with what you do.

[jfernandez7410]

Hi, I work as a self employee doing income taxes and accounting , I like it but i need to do a work where I can use my imagination and my hands. I am going to give you an idea. I am watching videos about how to restore old furniture that you get in goodwill or on the street or other people give you. I would like to learn that . at the final it seem soo beautiful. Try that.