Looking for advice:
I left my boring job in an industry that I don't care about and see no future in to take a job that is in the direction that I want to go. But the new job was not what I expected, and I was laid off within 3 months. Being unemployed I've actually never been happier – sleep in, create my own schedule, do things I have been putting off, etc. I have a lot of hobbies, I love volunteering, and it is currently the summer so I love spending time outside reading or going to the shops during the day when they are not busy. Even though working is more stressful, being jobless is also stressful and I hate telling people because they always feel sorry for me. I am struggling to find a job in the field I want, it is harder because I don't have much experience, and I can't be unemployed forever (savings will run out), I am getting a lot of interviews for the industry that I previously worked in as I do have a lot of experience and am good at it, but I was trying to leave this industry for a few reasons. Should I take a job that I know doesn't have a future so I can save up, get a career coach, and a clear idea on what I want and how to get there, etc??? The optimistic side of me is saying that a job is a job and as long as I'm making money and don't stress about work I can do my passions outside of work without the pressure of making these passions successful. Or will another fulltime job in an industry I don;t like just suck my energy, time, and keep me on a path to a future career that I don;t want?? It's possible that I don't have the skills for the type of job I want – at least I tried??? Or don't let my bad luck keep me from continuing to pursue my dream?