Have I made a terrible career mistake?
I’ve been an EA for 12 years to a variety of execs and at companies spanning many sizes and industries.
I am very good at my job - I am naturally organized, assertive, a quick thinker. But I had a sort of hard hitting moment of clarity this weekend where I realized I’ve never actually liked my job. Whether it was the executive’s personality, the 24/7 pace and expectations, the lack of appreciation…sometimes all of that and more at one job. There are absolutely aspects of the role I love, like the flexibility to work on many different things and the proximity to the top of the food chain, but I’m wondering if that’s enough to keep me happy for the next 30 years in this type of role.
I feel really sad thinking I went down a path I’m not suited for. Has anyone felt like this and then done something to change it, whether that be a different career path or starting over with a new job/company?
Any advice and insight is so appreciated. Thank you!