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| Career move, but to what??? |
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| Caraj |
| 09/21/05 at 19:09:10 |
| Salaam Everyone, I've decided even with critters and my own small business to go back to school at the ripe old age of nearly 44 ::) But I can't figure out what I want to do. I know I don't want the 9 to 5 office job. I know I need to be working for myself. I have it narrowed down to 4 or 5 things and it has been all mind consuming the last few weeks. 1) I was thinking of going back to aircraft mechanic school. I started it about 10 yrs back, but as a single mom and working and going to school I had to drop out. The kids were showing signs they did not have enough time with me. At this stage of my life I don't want to be a mechanic per say but would love being an inspector/advisor or such. But this makes me working for someone else. 2) I had always wanted to be a midwife with extra certifications in Master Herbalist and degree in Naturopathy. This would allow me my own office and hours. (Well except when doing a delivery :) ) 3) Or maybe just one or the other (midwife or Naturopathic) 4) There are 2 great schools here for Baker & Pastry Chef and also Culinary Arts. This too I can do my own thing with. Wedding cakes, catering, open up, a bakery. My business has gotten to where my sales are down due to increased costs and I wholesale so my prices have to be low enought that when the retailer marks them up, the public can still afford them. It is almost to the point that may not be the case. I love animals, kids, cleaning, cooking and caring for 2 and 4 leggeds :) But I don't want to babysit, work for a company if I can help it, nor do I wish to be a maid. But times are changing and I need to make some choices for the future. Any words of advice? Food for thought? How does one decide? I know I am a firm believer our life has gotten to hurried, to chemical and additive with foods and to rushed and fast paced. I would love to be at a point where I do classes and consult with people about a better life and diet and relaxing. But I still want time to raise my critters and be with my grandbaby amd enjoy life. |
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