Hello All,
I recently posted this on another forum, but decided to post here. This is my first post, and I hope you're all doing well. I’m a second-year staff accountant who graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from a lesser-known four year college. Since then, I’ve been gaining experience and have been with my current company in Manhattan, NY for two years. I’m now 24 years old.
Over time, I’ve realized that I don’t enjoy accounting as much anymore. I’ve discovered other areas of finance that excite me, particularly the more mathematical aspects. I also trade part-time and would love to transition into a field that involves this kind of work. However, I’m unsure how to break into such roles, especially since I don’t have significant experience in that space or any connections.
My academic journey has been challenging—I graduated with a low GPA (not even in the 3.0s) during my first degree due to personal circumstances, which I take full responsibility for. There was a time when I didn’t even think I’d reach this point in my life, or be making this post so I’m surprised at how far I’ve come.
Currently, I’ve been accepted into a Bachelor’s in Physics program at a mid-tier college, which I’m actively working towards completing. I work and complete my degree at the same time. It is gruesome. The college is better than my previous college. I’m hopeful this will help me pivot toward my dream career, but I’m unsure about the best steps to take from here. Should I continue with this degree until I am finished in 3 years? Should I go to business school for an MBA and aim to become a portfolio manager or do basic IB? Should I apply for a MFE program? (Although I heard they do not help that much)
Do any of you have suggestions or advice on how I can break into the industry? I’d truly appreciate hearing your thoughts, if you have any to share.
I have just been a ball of emotions and lots of anxiety. I value all thoughts and feedback!
Thank you!
I recently posted this on another forum, but decided to post here. This is my first post, and I hope you're all doing well. I’m a second-year staff accountant who graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting from a lesser-known four year college. Since then, I’ve been gaining experience and have been with my current company in Manhattan, NY for two years. I’m now 24 years old.
Over time, I’ve realized that I don’t enjoy accounting as much anymore. I’ve discovered other areas of finance that excite me, particularly the more mathematical aspects. I also trade part-time and would love to transition into a field that involves this kind of work. However, I’m unsure how to break into such roles, especially since I don’t have significant experience in that space or any connections.
My academic journey has been challenging—I graduated with a low GPA (not even in the 3.0s) during my first degree due to personal circumstances, which I take full responsibility for. There was a time when I didn’t even think I’d reach this point in my life, or be making this post so I’m surprised at how far I’ve come.
Currently, I’ve been accepted into a Bachelor’s in Physics program at a mid-tier college, which I’m actively working towards completing. I work and complete my degree at the same time. It is gruesome. The college is better than my previous college. I’m hopeful this will help me pivot toward my dream career, but I’m unsure about the best steps to take from here. Should I continue with this degree until I am finished in 3 years? Should I go to business school for an MBA and aim to become a portfolio manager or do basic IB? Should I apply for a MFE program? (Although I heard they do not help that much)
Do any of you have suggestions or advice on how I can break into the industry? I’d truly appreciate hearing your thoughts, if you have any to share.
I have just been a ball of emotions and lots of anxiety. I value all thoughts and feedback!
Thank you!
