Hi all! I started as an AmeriCorps VISTA earlier this year. My placement does not really align with my overall career goals and I am not really enjoying the work I am doing. With that being said, I just got an email from a hiring manager from a different, non-AmeriCorps job I had been in contact with before accepting and starting my role. This is directly aligned with my career goals and would be such a great networking opportunity.

So now I am having a bit of a crisis internally. I know that a year of AmeriCorps is a great opportunity, but I am not sure if my work is super meaningful. BUT I guess I am looking for advice on how to handle this other opportunity that is more directly aligned to my interests. I don't want to step on any toes, and I think my leaving early would be really frowned upon.

I know no one but me can make this decision, but if anyone has any advice or any opinions I am open to hearing them!!…