Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
Aren’t you a qualified butcher, what did you study at Uni?
Why not aim to get your own butchers shop or business.
Didn't know how many creepy/scary people frequented libraries, so I'm looking for a new gig. Fuck this shit.
Oh no, Meemz. I'm sorry. It's true, though. I used to take VH, Jr. to the library to meet with his math tutor. There were always a shit ton of pedo types there.
Right? I cringe when I see kids in the library unsupervised. It is not a safe place.
I just finished a novel where the bad guy posed as a children's librarian to kidnap and murder young girls!
Didn't know how many creepy/scary people frequented libraries, so I'm looking for a new gig. Fuck this shit.
Oh no, Meemz. I'm sorry. It's true, though. I used to take VH, Jr. to the library to meet with his math tutor. There were always a shit ton of pedo types there.
Right? I cringe when I see kids in the library unsupervised. It is not a safe place.
And it wasn't always like that. I've noticed in the last 15 years that sketchier and sketchier people hang out in public libraries. Is this (partially) the result of free internet in libraries?
But I'm keeping busy with music and traveling. I just returned on Tuesday from a three-week motorcycle trip to Central and Eastern Europe.
If all goes as planned, I will return to a writing job that I had from January to June of this year. That job was at the Minnesota Legislature, in the Public Information Office. It was a very enjoyable, but only temporary, gig. It exists only when the legislature is in session.
I've been doing my usual summer job, which used to be on top of my full-time job of 20+ years, which is to teach motorcycle classes April through September.
Then, I will do my winter part-time job, which is to teach downhill skiing.
So, my two part-time gigs are my only gigs from June until February.
I guess I'm semi-retired now.
And that's okay by me.
I am becoming a better musician ... I have a lot more time to practice now.
Silver lining and all ...
Let fury have the hour, anger can be power
D'you know that you can use it?
But I'm keeping busy with music and traveling. I just returned on Tuesday from a three-week motorcycle trip to Central and Eastern Europe.
If all goes as planned, I will return to a writing job that I had from January to June of this year. That job was at the Minnesota Legislature, in the Public Information Office. It was a very enjoyable, but only temporary, gig. It exists only when the legislature is in session.
I've been doing my usual summer job, which used to be on top of my full-time job of 20+ years, which is to teach motorcycle classes April through September.
Then, I will do my winter part-time job, which is to teach downhill skiing.
So, my two part-time gigs are my only gigs from June until February.
I guess I'm semi-retired now.
And that's okay by me.
I am becoming a better musician ... I have a lot more time to practice now.
Silver lining and all ...
Plus your clothing budget is minimal.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
Aren’t you a qualified butcher, what did you study at Uni?
Why not aim to get your own butchers shop or business.
Qualified yeah, and with 8 years experience. Money is shocking though. Studied history at uni so not something I can just get work in sadly. Thinking of an accountancy course at the moment, touched on paperwork in the butchers and think it could be something I could potentially do. Need to do more research though before I dive into any problems.
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Thanks Kory, like I said to 101, I'm thinking of an accountancy course, been ok with numbers so something I may look into. Good to hear though that someone else has been through exactly what I'm feeling, just feels never ending though it'll get there.
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Thanks Kory, like I said to 101, I'm thinking of an accountancy course, been ok with numbers so something I may look into. Good to hear though that someone else has been through exactly what I'm feeling, just feels never ending though it'll get there.
What about teaching? Probably easy conversion if you already have the degree?
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Thanks Kory, like I said to 101, I'm thinking of an accountancy course, been ok with numbers so something I may look into. Good to hear though that someone else has been through exactly what I'm feeling, just feels never ending though it'll get there.
What about teaching? Probably easy conversion if you already have the degree?
My mum, dad and brother teach funnily enough, though seeing their work related stress growing up really put me off. My mum especially had it hard, having kids physically attack her and dealing with dickhead parents drove her to counselling. Thankfully they both lecture now and are much happier, but my brother is adamant he wants to change career.
But I'm keeping busy with music and traveling. I just returned on Tuesday from a three-week motorcycle trip to Central and Eastern Europe.
If all goes as planned, I will return to a writing job that I had from January to June of this year. That job was at the Minnesota Legislature, in the Public Information Office. It was a very enjoyable, but only temporary, gig. It exists only when the legislature is in session.
I've been doing my usual summer job, which used to be on top of my full-time job of 20+ years, which is to teach motorcycle classes April through September.
Then, I will do my winter part-time job, which is to teach downhill skiing.
So, my two part-time gigs are my only gigs from June until February.
I guess I'm semi-retired now.
And that's okay by me.
I am becoming a better musician ... I have a lot more time to practice now.
Silver lining and all ...
That is the life mate, sounds like a whale of a time.
I had an interview at work a few months back which would have involved moving from my manual job into an office and getting a substantial pay rise. I made it through to the last two candidates but the other guy pipped me at the post. I'm guessing one of the reasons was he had age on his side (he's 25). He has since gained a stone and lost a rather noticeable amount of hair. He also has this haunted look about him, and a fixed rictus grin. I don't think I'll bother next time the position comes up.
There's a tiny, tiny hopeful part of me that says you guys are running a Kaufmanesque long con on the board
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Thanks Kory, like I said to 101, I'm thinking of an accountancy course, been ok with numbers so something I may look into. Good to hear though that someone else has been through exactly what I'm feeling, just feels never ending though it'll get there.
You've inspired me. I'm going to enroll in an online accounting course. I was going to do it over the summer, but talked myself out of it. Now I wish I had done it. I would have been so much further ahead. This gives me something to aim for and it's a legitimate reason to cut back my hours.
You've inspired me. I'm going to enroll in an online accounting course. I was going to do it over the summer, but talked myself out of it. Now I wish I had done it. I would have been so much further ahead. This gives me something to aim for and it's a legitimate reason to cut back my hours.
I'm rooting for you, M.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
You've inspired me. I'm going to enroll in an online accounting course. I was going to do it over the summer, but talked myself out of it. Now I wish I had done it. I would have been so much further ahead. This gives me something to aim for and it's a legitimate reason to cut back my hours.
Need a change in career. Need something where I can actually climb a ladder as opposed to staying in the same crappy situation for the next 40 years. Feel I've just wasted the last 8 years since graduating uni going from the same nowhere job to the next. Money is far from the most important thing in the world but things aren't exactly great and no signs of that changing unless I get the bollocks to change career and find something new. No idea where to start.
I was in this situation about 7 years ago, it was working retail, living in agony trying to figure out what I wanted to take the risk on going back to school for. Among the options were zoology, sommelier school, and when I got desperate, even stuff like real estate. I had been doing design on the side for a couple years and a friend suggested that I just do that, which was like a light bulb moment. I suspect if you keep it in mind, you'll have a similar situation.
If you want the good life, I recommend going to school for coding/programming, though. It's where the bucks are and once you're good at it, it's pretty fun and easy.
Thanks Kory, like I said to 101, I'm thinking of an accountancy course, been ok with numbers so something I may look into. Good to hear though that someone else has been through exactly what I'm feeling, just feels never ending though it'll get there.
You've inspired me. I'm going to enroll in an online accounting course. I was going to do it over the summer, but talked myself out of it. Now I wish I had done it. I would have been so much further ahead. This gives me something to aim for and it's a legitimate reason to cut back my hours.
Yep that's been me, been on and off the idea so many times. I need to do it though or things will never change. Best of luck Mimi!
