In Between Careers
I am in the middle of a career change between two completely different roles. I've been at my current office assistant role for 5 years now and am really looking to make a job title change before I get "typecast" by recruiters. I'm also really burned out by my job and would love a change of environment soon to salvage some motivation and drive.
I am aiming to go into software engineering and am in school completing my CS degree. I am also building a project portfolio and have several mentors, but I feel like I'm still too unskilled to interview for engineering positions. Should I stick it out with my current job while I finish my school/training, or try to find something else?
Some people suggested project management but I know that I definitely don't want to go in that direction. Would it be a waste of time to move to PM when my goal is software development?
Thank you for any suggestions/advice!
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Seeking some advice. I am being asked by my supervisor to carry out activities which may erode my personal capital. How do I respond or any advice on how to do the things being asked without eroding my personal capital?
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I filed a complaint with HR.
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Hi all, I have a dilemma and can use some sound advice.
I got to interview for a great opportunity (I was laid off in Feb, so have been in the hunt for a while) I think I will get this role bc of my experience and bc the recruiter told me the person hiring saw my resume and called him on Memorial Day to get me in the phone.
The job is what I used to do so I'm sure I will excel. The problem is, it's hybrid night and weekends.
I can go into the office no issues on Fri and Sat night but, because I have a 3 year old, I can't do the other nights bc my husband also works nights and we would have different days of going in.
While he would be able to help with our kid, I'm afraid they may give me a hard time and I haven't yet had the 2nd interview to be able to disclose it.
My question, what is the best way to bring this up? I really want and need this job so I don't want to pass it up. Just extremely nervous about it all.
Thanks in advance!
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I'm looking to learn more about change mangagement, specifically helping to 'lead' or facilitate in this situation.
Any suggestions on where to start other than a random google search? Thanks.
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