What to do when you’re seriously in need of a change of pace?
Driving in a truck hours on end, day after day, etc., is fine for some. I get antsy. Sitting still, trapped like a prisoner in the seat under the seat belt, I often long to just get out and walk. Can’t do that on a tight schedule. Walking is one of my favorite things to do. There is beautiful scenery, picturesque towns, and it all rushes by so fast it’s impossible to enjoy it. Is there adequate parking for a 75 foot vehicle? I’ll never know.
If there are any career counselors out there with any suggestions, I’m all ears. I guess they’d need some basic info; in the truck for the last eight years or so, prior to that, about 11 months in a light industrial environment at night (heat treat facility) while attempting to home school two daughters. 12-hour shifts, 3 days one week, 4 days the next week.
Before that, I worked off and on as a dancer. Ugly times then.
Prior to that, janitorial work for ServiceMaster.
Not exactly a glowing employment history. Especially as there were many breaks because of young ‘uns.
Okay, so if you’re a career councilor what would you do to get a 50+ year old woman back making a living wage? NOT IN A DRIVING CAPACITY!
Have I issued the ultimate Challenge?
I type some, have no concrete idea of my speed, but it’s probably not more than 25 words a minute right now. Brushing up would pick up the pace. I’m a decent speller and know some of the filing rules. I need to be able to move about alternating with sitting some. The old office “gofer” or “girl Friday” seems like something I could do. But I’m not sure those positions even exist any more. And it would need to be a living wage. Does it sound like I could work in a mail room? Possibly. It’s embarrassing, but I have little sense of direction, and get lost easily. Am I pathetic? or simply too limited to employ?
So, will the first contestant please step up to the plate? Let the games begin!
August 15, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Driving truck sounds interesting but, I can see how it would get old. I love to walk too. Wish as I may, I am not a career counselor. I would suggest though, that you start by creating a resume. Since you seem unhappy with dancing for a time, I would suggest leaving that off. As for a Girl Friday position, I’m sure there are still similar positions. You might try looking for something that says either assistant or clerical in the title. I wouldn’t suggest looking for more janitorial work as you don’t get much opportunity to sit/rest. I hope this was helpful in some way.
February 27, 2009 at 4:22 am
Well I’m not a career counselor either, but…the best thing about putting in a resume rather than an application is that if you don’t want to put something on there that you don’t want to. My little snafu with scamps for example, on resumes I don’t mention that, no matter what ethical reason I had to quitting a three week job just doesn’t look good on a job application.
My suggestion aside from what you’re already doing would be to go and ask a receptionist/admin type person what skills they use on the job. Getting the inside scoop is always a good idea.
See I can help too ^-^
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