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Thread #40172   Message #573309
Posted By: Allan C.
16-Oct-01 - 09:49 AM
Thread Name: BS: change of career - any advice?
Subject: RE: BS: change of career - any advice?
This usage of "redundancy" is new to me. I presume it means that you are facing a cutback that will likely result in your being without a job.

We could submit ideas here until the cows come home without ever really coming close to something that suits your mindset and lifestyle - not to mention your ability to attain the skills necessary for such jobs. It would make much more sense, in my view, for you to take a very close look at what is going on around you. Becoming a close observer of the local trends can clue you toward job possibilities.

Is there a lot of activity in the local parks systems? Are they creating more new parks and improving old ones on a large scale? If so, then perhaps the suggestions concerning that might be well worth looking into.

Is there currently a big surge in the local housing market? This could indicate that there might be some new openings in related fields - anything from selling real estate to becoming a plumber's assistant or carpenter.

Is the tourist trade on the upswing in your area? If so, you could look into work as a museum guide (as mentioned above, I believe), a tour bus driver, a guide to hiking trails, conduct wildflower walks - what about one of those trains that are designed for touring specific areas? For instance, I believe I read that there is one that passes through Bury, heading toward Manchester and onward. There are many jobs associated with trains.

Associated with the train idea are the many other travel-related jobs. Check the local airport, for instance for positions there. It takes a lot of people to put a plane in the air. Working on the flight line, loading baggage sounds rather bleak to me, but there are people (yes, I have seen women doing this!) who get a lot of enjoyment from alternating that with directing huge airplanes to their assigned parking spots. What about being a travel agent? Your computer savvy could be extremely useful in that field.

What about hobby- or lifestyle-related jobs? Do you see a profitable connection in the work world? For instance, if you are an avid canoeist, could you find satisfaction in working for a local outfitter/canoe livery? Are you an avid herbalist? Could you enjoy working in a healthfood store/homeopathy shop?

I hope this all helps. Best of luck!