(06-08-2018, 07:07 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: How did you guys figure out what you want to do with your life?

I mean, I like my job well enough. It pays decent, has a good work/life balance. But I would never say I LOVE it. I sell roofing and other building products. I want to do more. However, my new boss has been discouraging myself and my coworker's morale to the point where I'm again thinking "is this worth it?"

I want a job where I can travel. Where what I do means something to me. Where I feel like I'm making an impact.

I have a Bachelor's in business but have yet to put it to use. I just feel like I can do a lot more and be happier. 

I'm just curious, those of you who found it, what led you down the path?

For me, I guess it was just meant to be. When I was younger I had some unrealistic goals quite honestly (becoming an author, which I had zero talent for). During my time in the military, I had two jobs, one of which I hated intensely. Almost by default, I decided to pursue the other one after I got my DD-214. I was lucky in that I turned out to have a knack for it AND liked the profession as a civilian.

I think finding your niche is equal parts luck, talent, hard work, and realistic goal setting.

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