Millennials are known for seeking careers that are meaningful to them, ditching the notion that work is simply just a means to bring home a pay cheque. In fact, a recent study by job-seeking website, Seek, proves that Australians want to be fulfilled beyond finance, with 60 percent of professionals feeling "stuck" in their career, hoping that they can one day pursue a different job.

But while finding a career that meets all your values and goals is the ideal scenario, handing in your resignation letter and then figuring out how to achieve the dream role isn't always the most practical plan of attack — because let's be honest, sometimes pursuing your dreams can take a while, and often, comes with its own set of downfalls.