If you're not happy with your career, it's hard to pinpoint what you might want to do instead. But as long as the job gives you a sense of purpose and fulfilment, sticking around may be the best option for now.

Here's how to figure out if you're in the wrong career, and what to do next.
1. Look for careers that are similar to your current job
If you're not happy with what you do, it's tempting to assume there must be something wrong with the career. But sometimes, it's simply the job itself that you don't like. If you start to look at other careers that are similar to what you currently do, you might find one that strikes a chord with what you want to do next. Do some research on the internet and talk to any contacts you may have in that space to get an idea of what the career is like in reality.

2. Consider taking a course in something related to your field
Many careers are not directly related to what you studied or do now. There may be other opportunities that are more aligned with your interests but have less of an obvious connection with the job you have now. It might be worth looking at a course that is related to your current job, even though it's not directly related to the field you do now.

3. Take a vacation from work and try something new
It may be just that you need a break from the constant activities and tasks of your job to experience something new and different. It may be the catalyst you need to find a more interesting career path or give you a stronger connection to your job.
If you're in your job because you feel trapped, it might be time to take a break from the routine. Try taking one month off and trying something new. For example, if you have been working for two years as a product designer at a tech company and have gotten quite used to the monotony of the job, taking a vacation will do a lot of wonders to reawaken your senses and make work exciting again.

4. Find out about other careers that you might like
Another way to find a new career is by finding out what others who do similar jobs do and their salary compared with yours. If you want to become an architect, for example, there are public forums you can ask to know what architects earn and if it is a good decision to make a career switch.


In conclusion, don't be afraid to ask for help when you feel stuck. Seek someone experienced that you can talk to and who is willing to guide you in making the right decisions.

Source: https://www.thejobhunch.com/article/are-you-in-the-wrong-career-here%E2%80%99s-how-to-tell-and-what-to-do-about-it

Wo, bobo mii... Nah Money be the happiness jare
When you cash out big big from your firm, you nor go reason to comot

Nope

I think Danmmm niggar is in the wrong career.

Jobless

nice one @OP
Well, there's no wrong or right career. I have noticed that we downplayed the role of passion a lot. A popular musician today could have just done well in a professional career but passion drive them into music anyways, so also for football.
I studied accounting, practiced briefly and I told myself boy, this is not what you want to do for the rest of your life.
Does it mean people are not enjoying accounting? No. But if they've got no passion for it then they most likely won't remain there too.
I have my good colleague who just finished his Masters in Economics, but believe me he's currently learning software development at Decagon. I suspect he's not enjoying Economics too. Or should we say he's being candid with himself that tech is breaking barriers and it's the future.

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The issue is that every career/job has its challenges. Just find what gives you happiness that you can cope with and you love to wake up to do.

Yes

Only a little above 5% of our populace can keep up with their career trajectory and demands in my country.

This is so because of uncertainties in Nigerian labor market. It is no longer out of place to see a marine engineer in the bank or a botanist teaching literature in a private secondary school.

A lot of round pegs in square holes per se.

Oh I forgot bubu should serve as a case study to butress my assertions.

breast wey face down no mean say em humble, na condition

I'm quite sure that more than 80% of Nigeria's work force don't give a Bleep about career, everybody is just trying to put food on their table.


Nigerians don suffer oo

Maybe?


I do Haulage, transport & Delivery Services,
3.5 tonnes, 5 tonnes and all D way up to 30 tonnes full cover body and sided body Trucks available for Hire

Patience my brother

So unfortunate that this salient points of yours, does not apply to the World's poverty capital.

E be like o.
The truth is that Africa is backward and Nigeria is even much further behind. So all these things might not apply here. The fact is all of us want a comfortable life, and much of that can be gotten with money. Now if what you're doing (legally) gives you the income you'd otherwise have gotten in a white collar job, please don't stop. Forget that so called "career". But if your career gives you the income and you love it, stay there as well. The keyword is "Comfortable Life".

Honestly for the matter, I just pity myself.....

Naija as a country can really turn tables around!!

Dis tips dey work where work dey nyafu nyafu. Dis kind tips no dey work for naija.

I can say I'm in the right career. The main challenge is that one has to queue for promotions in this field of work. A kind of career where you would be eyeing a particular position before you can think of having a gf, let alone getting married.

Ok

SimplyFacts:
I can say I'm in the right career. The main challenge is that one has to queue for promotions in this field of work. A kind of career where you would be eyeing a particular position before you can think of having a gf, let alone getting married.

Same here, bro. But grace can speak for you in my field of work & one would go beyond imagination. May God answer our prayers.

Hardworking youths deserve more in this country.

Took a forceful decision to Study Radiography due to my love for technology After being pushed severally by my parents to read medicine. And I do not regret my decision One bit .

Currently in my 400lvl. Will be graduating as a medical Radiopher soonest. Always go what's best for you. Gracias.

Lol

Currently building websites for a living... Am i in the wrong career? Hell No

My folks wanted me to be a MD
It's was not my calling
So I changed and they respected it

I fell in love with Computers right from day 1
I started understanding and writing codes at 15
I'm doing great today in my filed with no regrets...
Thank God for that

It's a case of sapa nice one

Yes i was in a wrong path back in Uni. It was hell. Everyday of frustration & sadness. I discovered what i wanted to do with my life at 22 years & i'm making progress so far so good.

I love what i do now. And i see myself doing this till my very last breath on God's green earth.

Yeah

kunleiky:
A

If you're really a good Data scientist,
Why not consider sourcing remote jobs from Stack overflow, Appsilon or Crossover for work.
You should try it.

All I know is that I'm in the wrong country

Hello guys i don't have a job. Any one available?