Worked at an investment firm for 5 months, been in two different roles and don't feel like the industry is for me, but I feel like I might be throwing a good opportunity away at the expense of my mental health.

Good day all,

Some background: Im a 21M who finished college last year May, between then and Jan this year didn't get anything until Feb where I landed my first ever actual job at an Investment Firm. I have to say that I took this job in haste, as at the time my mindset was that of worry and panic (if I don't get a job now then what would I do with my future?) However after nearly 6 months working there in 2 different roles, my mindset has changed completely.

So I landed a role in Operations at the Firm, however after 3 and a half months, I switched to a Client Services role due to not enjoying my previous role (It was very monotonous and had me feeling bored almost immediately). However, I thought that by switching to a role that I thought was better suited to me would make me a lot happier when working, however I now feel like this entire industry just isn't for me?

I appreciate the fact that I haven't even spent 6 months in either role (let alone the firm itself) , however Im someone who can tell early on whether I think I will enjoy and excel at something new that I have began pursuing, or not. 90% of me is telling me to leave, take some time off to reflect and see what other options I have available to me (as I previously mentioned, I accepted the initial role in haste and didn't really consider any other potential job avenues that I may have found interesting) However 10% of me is kicking myself in thinking that I'm throwing away a really good job opportunity?

Im still young so I can afford to do that right? I surely hope so.

I genuinely do not find what I do that interesting, as well as the fact that, as a client services associate, there Is a lot of responsibility and liability attached to the role as I am dealing with peoples life savings, as well as ensuring that I don't give misinformation or even letting a fraud through security without realising. I don't need that kind of stress on my shoulders, its just not for me. I also feel like I've developed some form of mild anxiety due to it. I'm grateful to say that Im not one who typically suffers from mental health stresses or disorders, however this is something that I did not expect. I constantly think about how much I might regret throwing this opportunity away, but at what cost?

So this is the predicament I find myself in, and I understand that people would probably kill to be in the position that I am currently in, but I genuinely feel trapped and don't know what to do. I really feel like I could use some time off to clear my head, reflect on the last few months and re-evaluate what I want to do in life, while finding a more fitting, temporary role, and searching for a different professional path I may want to take (through an apprenticeship, as Im based in the Uk).

If you've read this far then thank you, any and all help, advice and opinions are welcome.

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