What Sort Of Career Should I Train For?

February 27, 2010 – 10:53 am

I am 40 years old and a mother of three children. I am looking to go back into the work force. I would eventually like to find a career/profession that I really enjoy rather than just work somewhere to earn a paycheck. The problem is that I’m not sure which field I should enter into and with my age and limited number of hours I can devote to a career I am at a loss. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can come up with some options?

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  1. 3 Responses to “What Sort Of Career Should I Train For?”

  2. Where is your passion? What do you do better than anyone else you know? Do you have a talent that doesn’t seem like a talent to you but your friends always say that you do?
    Re-entering the work force is challenging to say the least, but if you start looking for jobs that fit your talents, and passions then it will be something you enjoy and not work. Take an inventory of all the things you have done over the years. Are you great at organization? Can you throw a party on a moments notice? Do you like to help others solve their problems? Can you teach anything to anyone? Do you enjoy bookkeeping, sales, or are you able to do a craft?
    Take time to assess your talents. Let your kids help they will tell you the truth about anything you ask, especially if it is about you. :-)
    Call a few of the employment agencies and make an appointment. They will run tests on you and find out what you can do or not do. This will be very helpful and you don’t need to sign up unless you want to.
    Oh, by the way, forty is really still young. So get yourself all dressed up and go get them. You can do this, you will find that right job. :-)

    By Catie I on Feb 27, 2010

  3. You’ve been a mother, and now you’re about to embark on a new career. You say that you want to do something you enjoy. This is a common (if not universal) idea for people. What good is earning money if you can’t stand what you’re doing, after all? You’d better at least be able to tolerate the part of a job or career you don’t like.
    Get the book “What Color is Your Parachute?” and do the exercises to help you understand your strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, and this will help you identify potential job titles and start you on the road toward targeting potential employers.
    References:
    http://www.tenspeed.com/store/index.php?main_page=pubs_product_book_jph1_info&products_id=2238&zenid=91034a742b67ea16a11b9b3060121eb5/
    http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/articles/wciyp.php

    By jglory on Feb 27, 2010

  4. This website has a lot of information on a bunch of different careers, i hope it helps.
    http://www.bls.gov/oco/

    By twilight on Feb 27, 2010

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