Hey ya'll. I stumbled onto this site while researching personal finance and have been lurking for a while - tons of great info. Like the rest of ya'll, I'm striving for FI, but my current job won't lead me there anytime soon. I was reading too much about investing when I realized I just need to focus on career development (aka more income). Some background info about myself:
- 24 years old
- B.S. in Psychology (2011)
- Been working as a personal trainer at a franchised private studio for 6 months making ~$2400-$3600/month (depending on how business is going), no benefits
I enjoy what I do and am good at my job, but I'm at work for 12-13 hours a day only to make ~40k/year -- this bugs me. However, my boss has hinted that I'm in line to being promoted to Lead Trainer and eventually Manager. I'm thinking of jumping ship though, because 1) the long erratic daily schedule and 2) I don't agree with some of the "science" my boss preaches and ultimately runs his business on. Originally when first taking the position, I wanted to learn the ins and outs of the business because I wanted to start my own studio, but now I'm not so sure.
I have high-end clientele and from them I've learned the importance of business (owner, management, sales) and being "well-off" (many of my clients earn well over 6 figures, several millionaires). This lead me to think about taking the corporate 9-5 route, but I don't know what type of position would suite me - I was thinking sales or some type of analyst. Perhaps if I tell ya'll more about my personality/skills and what I enjoy about my current job, maybe you could help guide me in the right direction.
I'm an introvert but like to think I have great interpersonal skills and can relate to most personalities. I like to think I'm charismatic. I tend to over-think and over-analyze. I'm a big picture thinker and would rather find a solution versus quick fixes/band aids. My attitude is "always do more than asked." What I enjoy about my current job:
- small team setting (there's 3 employees)
- It's not routine, mindless work
- It's relatively stress free and "easy"
- I'm the "boss" - Similar to a dentist or physician in a private practice, I deal with people 1-on-1 and tell them what to do :)
- I'm an educator, motivator, and like that my work is preventative rather than treating a problem. I like working with people and the fact that I can have a positive impact on their life forever
Someone suggested "business analyst" to a fellow 20-something that had similar personality characteristics and that looked interesting. Ultimately I want to be a business owner some day, so selling and managing/leading people is something I'd like to try. Thanks for taking the time to read my post, and I'd very much appreciate any feedback.
P.S. A couple of my clients who hold high positions have mentioned that "X position is in high demand, they train on the job and may hire someone like you" -- would it be wrong of me to "network" through my clients and inquire about the position?