How do I start over, after getting a degree I hate?
So after working in public accounting for 3 years doing SOX and internal audit I finally quit 1 month ago. But I have zero clue what to do next. Unfortunately all my internships were at the same firm so when looking for new positions I really have no compelling reason to make a pivot. My long term goal is to work at some sort of automotive company (maybe F1) or adjacent bc I absolutely love cars/motorbikes like anything. But I did my undergrad in accounting/finance and all my work experience is accounting bc the company kept giving me return offers. I’m super lucky to have my parents support but after a month of no progress they too are getting fed up, and I have absolutely zero clue where to even begin pivoting. I’ve applied to many jobs at automotive companies primarily in FP&A or product management but have had zero luck. So I was thinking to do some sort of masters but I don’t know what’s even worth my time. In undergrad I absolute hated accounting but I had no clue what else i was good at and continued. But the repetitive nature of the work/workplace politics burned me out so much. I know where I want to work but I have no clue what I want to do. What would you guys recommend doing? I’m looking into the GMAT to maybe apply to supply chain or operations masters to at least get my self into an auto company and then hopefully few years down the road a t7 MBA. Or should I just find a job and remain employed and then 2 years later just do an MBA? The biggest hurdle I’m facing is any job I’m qualified for just looks so damn boring, and even though I’ve gotten offers I’ve rejected them bc I just can’t get myself to work another year in accounting roles. I’m so unbelievably lost and just have zero clue what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Posted Sep 10, 2026, 7:11 PM UTC