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I'm really unhappy and unfulfilled (and unappreciated) at my current job as a House and Property Manager for a family/private residence.
I'm wanting to make a move, but am not quite sure I will be marketable to the "real workforce" since I've been in the private service sector for the past 8 years--I've been a Road Nanny, Personal Assistant, House Manager and Property Manager. I've learned A LOT of things along the way, I'm a quick-learner and have figure-it-out mentality from years of being told to figure it the F* out...years of work in a demeaning job has done a number on my emotional well-being though, and I am very ready for a change and for a job where I can have boundaries at work--the thought of that alone makes me almost cry with excitement, since I haven't been able to have a proper work-boundary in any of my jobs these past 8 years--that sounds like mistreatment, but when you are paid to be on someone else's time, you lose the ability to say "no" or "not right now" or anything of the kind. The bottom line is--I need a career move, but I feel stuck and pigeon-holed in my network and experiences and what my resume will portray of me (that isn't fully accurate because I have learned SO much and have a lot of relevant experience, but I don't know how to break myself out of the inside-the-box type of thinking I'm currently stuck in.) Does anyone have any advice? I'm not really sure what kind of work I want, I just want to be respected as a human and maybe even appreciated for the work I do. I've been looking into Brand Management or something similar. But I'm open to pretty much anything. I have a Bachelors in Advertising and Communications and have had office jobs in the past (that I hated, I was not made for a 9-5, desk job!) Something that would allow me to work remotely and have some flexibility would be ideal. The other key piece (and the reason I've stayed at my current job so long, despite hating it) is that it pays fairly well, and ultimately I can't pay my bills without it or until getting a new job/source of income. And I'm afraid if I move back towards more traditional-type work, that I'll have to start back at the Entry-Level and apart from being bored and uninspired, I think I will be taking a HUGE pay cut. I currently make $92K but don't have any benefits besides minimal PTO and a few paid holidays, so if I'd get benefits at a new job, I'd be fine taking a bit of a cut, but not much because I won't be able to pay my bills if I make much less...which again, is why I've felt trapped and beholden to my current job and employers. I am really open to any and all advice!
If I can help provide any suggestions, I am always happy to provide some free resources. Can we connect on LinkedIn? It sounds like you could use a hug- sending you good vibes and energy your way!