Hi Figjam,
Also "work" in finance - (I own part of the business). Will do so for another five years and then chuck it in. (well that's the plan anyway). I do love it (but then I'm a weird mix of people skills and math). Multiple quals.
But let me tell you about a couple of guys I know who I envy. These guys feel that they have the best job in the world. I'm telling you this because many here have said find a job you love and you'll never work in your life. These are examples...
Guy number 1 liked boating and snorkeling.
As a young man he got his dive licence and boat licence and started to work on tour boats. Saved every cent he had and got his skippers licence, bought a boat, moved to a place where he was one of the only people with a boat (Far North QLD) and started a charter boat for diving and fishing.
He spent every day doing what he loved, taking people out to the Great Barrier Reef to dive, or go fishing every day, most tours lasted six hours. Every day was Elvis appreciation day on the boat and he played his favourite CD's. I often look back at that guy and think..Gee that was a nice office to work out of, lovely view, no commute, lived in a virtual paradise. Raised his kids and ran his business in a very stress free environment.
That guy was very happy with his "job".
Guy number two is one of my neighbours. He loves cars...specifically Ferrari's. Now I understand that Ferrari's are a ^%$% of a car to do any kind of mechanical work on, but he loved it. He now restores classic Ferrari's from his shed. (he makes about 50K per Ferrari he finishes and each one takes him about four months). He also services the Ferrari's of friends who also like Ferrari's at mates rates.... his commute is about ten steps, ultimate flex-time, doing what he loves all day with the radio on.
Another very happy guy.
At 23 if you've been working in the family business - take some time off and go find something you love.
Cheers
Sir O