I'm in my early 40s and still looking for the right job.
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I'm in my early 40s and still looking for the right job.
I feel like I am never going to find a job that not only values my skill set, but is willing to compensate me fairly. At my age, I feel like job hunting is risky. I found my niche in my field, but finding a way to incorporate my program and training development, as well as opportunity to be a supervisor... it seems to be elusive. I thought I had found opportunities earlier this year at two different agencies, but ended up working under 2 directors who were highly toxic with their employees. From not respecting boundaries to asking employees to commit fraud... I couldn't stay. The job I have now is not doing work I enjoy, but it pays decently. I thrive on my passion for helping clients and assisting agencies in growing to better serve clients. I honestly am reaching a point where I don't know if my passion is enough anymore. 20+ years of work and volunteering, and while I've helped so many, I've overlooked what I need. So do I keep looking for the perfect job? Do I stick it out with the job I have now - that I don't enjoy? Or do I switch fields?


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