How much is too much?
I have been working as an analyst for about a year. i have come to realize that i do not enjoy this type of nit-picky, redundent work at all. honestly, i want to start a company but i dont have the courage yet. I also dont want to leave after only 1 year as it might send up red flags to future employers. at the same time, i see no value in staying in an industry that i dont want to be in long term, doing a job i hate. tomorrow is never promised and i would not want to spend my last day on earth doing what i am doing. sorry to be dramtic, but i am not wrong. anyone in (or have been) in a sinilar spot?
That's a great advice for me who did not write the post but also been struggling with the similar issue. Got out from school last year and started my first career at the current company (M&A advisory, YOE <1yr). I have been learning alot but at the same time, feels like I am not sure if I am doing right and not catching up those seniors at all.. but yeah thanks for the great advice. I will keep that in mind and see how it goes.
Agreed that it takes probably a year or more to get up to speed and another year to figure out whether this is something you can and want to pursue further.
A lot of people feel this way in the services industry... A couple of considerations if you're done with being an analyst: maybe take on a job with fewer hours and use the extra time to start brainstorming your ideas. Or secondly, maybe join a start-up that already has funding so that you can see if you like it, or learn the ropes. Quitting, and jumping directly to start your own company is definitely a big leap, unless you have a great idea.
I would stay for a few years at least to get the most of it. Maybe think as well about changing industry. Personally I think it is much easier to start your company with some work experience
Well for starters... what do you want to be doing? Starting a company 1 year into your career is going to be extremely difficult. With that said, unless you want to completely change jobs/industry (and even then), you may have issues with grass is greener syndrome. This is fairly common among entry level roles, but should improve as you gain experience.
Anything around starting a business; so either a start up or VC. Jumping ship after 1 year still seems like it will send you red flags though. I have thought about the grass is greener concept and think it could be part of the case, I can’t know forsure.