I Was Working A Corporate Job I Hated - Here's How I Discovered My True Purpose Afterward

Let me start by saying, I preach honesty through and through. I’ve been a blogger for seven years. I’ve seen ups and downs - never thought about quitting blogging but I’ve always had a bigger picture in my mind.

I started this blog due to my love of writing, an interest in fashion, and my ability to speak openly and honestly. At the time I started this blog I never knew how therapeutic it would be. Over seven years in I’ve been able to build an online presence, meet and socialize in different rooms, and establish myself within a career that I knew I wanted to be a part of.

Fast forward and I’m in a different place in life. I’m focused solely on building my community and allowing for my brand to grow in multiple ways.

Before graduating college, I took a job where I was being paid a nice salary and given great perks. Around a month into my position, I realized that I was 22, making $75,000+ a year, had a brand new car, and money to both play AND save with. Being fresh out of college most would assume that it would have been hard to find a job that supplied me, a young man living in San Francisco a reasonable living wage. Realizing that this may not have been the norm I looked toward the idea of progress which is what kept me content.

It only took three months for me to realize that while I was happy with the money and the security - I knew the job wasn’t going to be as fulfilling due to the lack of interest in the field. Being so young, I consulted my parents (as most do) about my frustration with the role and how I was spending my time. I was met with support but encouraged to keep going as the experience would be lucrative in itself.

I did what I do best - stuck it out in hopes of gaining a greater lesson. I became a master of the art, although I knew this wasn’t the position I wanted to be in even if I ultimately knew I wouldn’t be there for long. I sat and studied different techniques to get good at it and when the time came I was able to make it happen and perform well enough to gain respect from my peers. Still, I knew that this wasn’t where I wanted to be forever and while money is nice — It’s not the end all be all.

With thoughts of moving on entering in my mind every day, something changed. That something was COVID-19. Through the pandemic that has left millions of people scared, nervous, anxious, or overall challenged - I stuck it out not because I was nervous but more so I didn’t want to appear as being ungrateful especially to those who needed and were looking to stay employed. I gave it my all. Liked it some days, wishing to be laid off on others. I even moved home in the middle of the pandemic still keeping my job and it’s duties in tact.

Fast forward to almost two years into this job. After what I can admit was a difficult last few months I got a call letting me know that my job was being eliminated. A sense of relief mixed with a strong sense of gratitude. I was no longer being required to perform something that felt draining, repetitive, and ultimately — not for me.

So here we are - I’ve always maintained my blog, side businesses, and other passions. I’m up early after jumping up and realizing that I’ve been sleeping on myself. I’ve had my dreams in tact. I’m extremely sure of myself. While I’ve known what it is I’ve wanted to pursue, I haven’t taken the necessary steps to achieve the things I wanted to see. It all boils down to the idea of finding things that work for you and putting action behind your plans sooner rather than later. Everything happens for a reason and taking risks is necessary for life. It adds to a personal story, allowing the opportunity to make personal advancements. While this may not be easy I think I know what will truly make me happy.

As I discuss this topic with those closest to me I see that there’s a running trend. Mid-twenties, first job out of college, and or stressed out about something that we know we shouldn’t be doing.

Whatever your purpose is - I say go after it. Think about it. Lock it in. Do it.

I’m proud to say that all of my plans are taking shape and soon come we’ll see the start of something completely new.

Let’s get after it, friends.

Tyler