I need a career change. Can you help with some ideas?

Question

Right now I'm an administrative assistant doing municipal planning. I love being organized, almost to the point that I'm anal. However, I would like something more physical. Whether it's outdoors, or just not sitting at a desk all day. I'm very smart, and graduated magna *** laude with a degree in IT. I just don't love the IT opportunties out there. I'm willing to get a masters or additional training for something new. I tend to rather work by myself than work with others. I could even deal with not talking to anyone all day. Can you help me brainstorm? I'd like to earn over $50K a year.

Answer 1

Well, what do you want, to do something you will enjoy doing, or earn lots of money?

Answer 2

I just bought two books that may help you.  I'm a Systems Administrator looking to change careers, as well, BTW.

I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work by Julie Jansen

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142002...

The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success by Nicolas Lore

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0684823...

Lastly, here's a great online test to take and find out what you're suited for.  I did it recently and it was pretty informative.  It gave me a lot to think about, anyway. (You have to register but it's free)

http://www.princetonreview.com/CareerQui...

Good luck in your search.  I wish you joy and happiness.

Answer 3

The salary is the hard part. Maybe a Research Assistant, onsite or field claims adjuster, documentary assistant (something outdoors or nature) or Environmentalist.

Other choices-----Work with the Parks and Recreations Department possibly as even a Ranger, or something with the wildlife department perhaps.

Answer 4

maybe do a lawn landscaping business or do real estate because you get out of the office and you kind of are independent.  or you could try and be a salesperson although i would hate that.

Answer 5

why don't u go into working w/people w/ disablities.  speech therapist, nursing, secretary, there r so many fields that u can go into. u wouldn't make much attempting to teach, the care profession needs u...

Answer 6

here are some of my ideas...

if u have talent i would recomend these.

1.game designer

2.athlete

3.singer p.s. if u do singing start at open mic nights to see if ur good

here are some others

1.car dealer

2.hotel worker

3.wedding planner ( since u like to be organized )

4.clothing store worker

5.waitress at expensive restraunt

6.construction

7.work at a school ( lots of vacation time )

i am only 11 years old

so i hope this helps....

: )

Answer 7

Hi, we are currently expanding as LPC Corporation in Dallas, Tx

we have several openings right away, we need office coordinators

or company reps, if you do have some sales experiience and live

in the area, give us a call, we also need district managers.

Jackie Cortez - Regional Manager - 972-264-5109