conversation: User (boredandconfused1): "This probably belongs in careersadvice, but I thought I'd get more of a response here.  Got my BA in accounting a few years ago and ended up not enjoying he profession after all was said and done.  Paid for it all out of pocket and through scholarships, so no debt.  Looked for jobs for 2 years, but found nothing.\n\n I currently work in a department store and have since I was 18, all with the same company.  I'm very comfortable and secure here.  I don't make a lot, so I started a business a few yea ago and it does very well, but it isn't as secure as I'd like.  Plus benefits and the like are expensive.  Right now, if I quit, I'd be covered by Medicaid but when I start to make more, the cost will sky rocket.  Not sure how to research the exact numbers since on the ACA site you need to put in your actual info to get the real cost.\n\nAnyways, if I was single this wouldn't be an issue.  But I am married with two kids.  So.  We are all set on money and benefits, but I feel unfulfilled.  I'd like to pursue my business full time, but the uncertainty leaves me cautious.  I'd like to get into a better career, but I don't want to go back to school and I don't really know what I'm passionate about.  I mean, I love my kids and want to spend time with them, but my wife is a stay at home mom and that role is filled.  I don't know how to figure out what career to pursue.  Maybe I could start another business, but I'm short on time as it is.\n\nI guess I'm just looking for some life advice.  Where do I go from here?  How do I pick a path when I don't even know what the paths are?  The thought of an office job makes me cringe.  I wasted a lot of time and money on my degree. \n But I don't know what else to pursue..\n\nI've just been spinning my wheels for the last few years and need some direction.."
  Self: "work as an accountant for small mom and pop store, you can put the company name instead of the small store. you will probably have to do it for free but when you help out a few people you can also put freelance finance consultant on your resume."
  