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Insecure about finding my "start over" job
I'm 35 and since college I've been managing finances for differently abled people. It's been really rewarding, but it's the only job I've ever had and there's no room for growth. I'd really like to start exploring other opportunities, but I feel a bit stuck.
I do have a degree in finance but I have no other work history. I'm not really sure where to go from here. I'd love advice from anyone who's done a big career transition and felt like they were "starting over."
Estephania Solis
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07/02/20 at 3:55PM UTC
Dear Anonymous,
It sounds like you're craving a transformation. I agree with the advice already given in previous replies.
It's great to have clarity around what you desire for a more meaningful life. Since you've already identified what is not working, I would recommend looking at the whole picture by integrating other parts of your life into this career change. Being curious about stepping out of your routine and asking yourself,
"Is this working? If so, how and why? What are a few things that are beneficial in my life? How do they make feel?"
"What in my current career can I let go of?...Then, what would I like to bring into my life that creates meaning for me?"
Lastly, I've added a link to a book that helps with career and lifestyle transitions. It has plenty of exercises you can pull from. It's called, "What Color is Your Parachute? 2019: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-changers."
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399581685/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wemeancareer1-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0399581685&linkId=0385f3e27fa1ff563999baec68320cd9
Please reach out if you need more guidance. Good Luck in this new and exciting venture!
Warmly,
Estephania
Hallie PicarelloDigital Marketing | Connecticut, USA
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06/30/20 at 9:35PM UTC
I'm going through something similar. HELP!
Aly BrineHelping Corporate Hippies thrive on LinkedIn!
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07/01/20 at 1:20PM UTC
Hey Hallie! Where are you in your process? Just considering a change or do you have an idea of what comes next?
Hallie PicarelloDigital Marketing | Connecticut, USA
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07/01/20 at 6:51PM UTC (Edited)
I would like to be an Art Director - I've always had an interest in that particular job, but I'm not sure I can get there unless I have a killer portfolio - of which I have none. So I feel stuck as well. I found a portfolio school in Atlanta, but I'd have to move from CT where I currently live in order to attend the school. Not to mention it would cost $50k for the two year program.
My background is in media production and I was in local news broadcasting for a few years as a freelancer and decided the industry just wasn't for me. I started working in social media marketing - taught myself everything I thought I needed to know (this is when social media was just becoming realized by businesses as a potential platform for marketing efforts). I made my services available to local smaller businesses and had a couple clients, but nothing substantial really came of that so I sought out full time work and found myself in positions dealing somewhat with social media, but not exactly the roles I was looking for. Now, after my position as a Social Media Manager was eliminated, I find myself unemployed and remembering how I always wanted to be an Art Director and/or Graphic Designer, and don't exactly have the background or experience in that particular field. :-/
Aly BrineHelping Corporate Hippies thrive on LinkedIn!
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07/02/20 at 1:10PM UTC
Sounds like you've had some fun jobs! You're also a step ahead of most people when it comes to actually having a direction and so that's fantastic! (And probably the hardest part.)
At this point, I think networking is going to be your best friend. I'm all about learning from people who are working in the jobs that you want to be in because they're able to help you debunk some of the mysteries and the myths around what you actually need to go into those positions.
Obviously, the Coronavirus has put a stop to in person networking events but LinkedIn is absolutely booming right now and you can utilize the search tool to find people in similar positions. Once you find them, ask for informational interviews to learn more about the job and them. People love talking about themselves and you never know where that relationship might lead!
Let me know if I can be of further assistance :)
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Aly BrineHelping Corporate Hippies thrive on LinkedIn!
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06/30/20 at 6:07PM UTC
Hey there! I'm a Career Alignment Coach that supports Millennial women on this exact journey.
While yes, it's great to identify your transferable skills, I actually recommend starting with reflecting on how and why you are where you are. Asking questions like: why did you get a degree in Finance? What do you enjoy about your current position? What do you NOT enjoy about your current position?
Followed by what I call a life and career brainstorm that essentially is dreaming as big as you possibly can. If there were no limits, what would that look like?
Then working into learning from the collective. Using LinkedIn to explore and learn what others are doing and how you could potentially do it too.
I've seen too many instances of people starting with scouring the job boards for positions that would be a "good fit" and that only limits your ability to dream big and consider what the possibilities could d be for you. Any career path can be made logical!
Let me know if you need anymore assistance. I have a free training available that goes deeper on the topic as well if you're interested!
Aleyda DelaFuenteMaking things happen
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06/30/20 at 4:37PM UTC
Hello. Start by identifying your transferable skills such as leadership, management, organization, communication, negotiation. All those skills (and more) make you fit for any other position in a different area.
Someone told me about being pay less because I didn't have experience on a different position but using my expertise and skills, not always true. What companies look for is people to be engaged and able to trust and commit with the company.
So, for sure you have many skills that can be transferable to other positions in a different area or even industry.
And for sure you will have a lot of resources here. You can check with experts here that can help you identifying those skills.
Good Luck
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