I'm a Gen Zer who turned my neuroscience degree into a non-traditional career. I'm earning less as a founder but feel my work has purpose.
As I posted more often about these topics and my journey to pursue a career related to them full time, other young people started reaching out to me for coaching calls. They asked about how to build their own confidence and feel less stuck in their own careers or school situations.
Those coaching calls were my first monetized services. Some clients just wanted a space to vent about their career frustrations, but others loved learning about the neuroscience behind each of the techniques we use, including neuro-linguistic programming. It's a type of thought-and-behavior technique people use that can help them reach a goal or desired outcome. Another technique is EFT tapping, which involves tapping acupuncture points with your fingers to aid in stress relief.
I knew from the get-go that I'm playing a long-term game. I knew that I wouldn't be making the same amount of money as my friends in corporate jobs and that I would have to make sacrifices, including not living on my own and not traveling whenever I want. But I'm privileged that my parents are willing to support me in these early phases.
What keeps me going is the fact that the longer I play this game, the closer I get to financial freedom. And when I do reach it, I'll have built a career and a life I'm excited about — I won't be watching the clock just waiting for the workday to be over. If you're a Gen Zer who turned down a job offer, we want to hear from you. Reach out to [email protected] to push notifications
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