Attempting to change career. Suggestions requested

[dacx]

For several years now I've been stuck in the low-paying, high turnover Human Services field. I'm tired of it as I'm really not a "people person". Unfortunately, I'm just too good at it especially when working with the developmentally delayed population.

The good thing is I'll never be without a job for long but the bad news is I just can't seem to move up in or out of the field. I'd really appreciate suggestions on how to break this cycle.

I don't know what I'd really like to do as the only other experience I have is in the hospitality sector and my lack of experience is keeping me from getting into other fields. I don't have time to volunteer (due to the low paying jobs I need two) so I don't know what to do.

I do have a 4-year degree (sociology) and being the first, and so far the only member of my family that has one it's kind of important for me to feel like I went to school for a reason so I'm really hoping to receive suggestions from anyone that has some.

Thanks

 

[monta]

what would you like to do ?

 

[TheKnight]

For several years now I've been stuck in the low-paying, high turnover Human Services field. I'm tired of it as I'm really not a "people person". Unfortunately, I'm just too good at it especially when working with the developmentally delayed population.

The good thing is I'll never be without a job for long but the bad news is I just can't seem to move up in or out of the field. I'd really appreciate suggestions on how to break this cycle.

I don't know what I'd really like to do as the only other experience I have is in the hospitality sector and my lack of experience is keeping me from getting into other fields. I don't have time to volunteer (due to the low paying jobs I need two) so I don't know what to do.

I do have a 4-year degree (sociology) and being the first, and so far the only member of my family that has one it's kind of important for me to feel like I went to school for a reason so I'm really hoping to receive suggestions from anyone that has some.

Thanks

May I suggest law enforcement? For one, you'd still be dealing with the people in our population who aren't the brightest. You're sociology degree would look pretty good. And you don't really need to have any prior experience.

You have good pay, good retirement, great benefits, and you will get promoted. I don't know what state you're in, but you should look into it. It can be promising.

 

[dacx]

what would you like to do ?

I don't know for sure what I want to do. I want to get out of direct care.

I'm more of a planner, organizer, supervisor. I don't mind unusual work hours (weekends, holidays, evenings, nights etc) I'm really not a 9-5 office type of worker.

The poster below you suggested law enforcement. That would be a possibility but I don't know how firm I could be as I have such a laid-back attitude

 

[monta]

I don't know for sure what I want to do. I want to get out of direct care.

I'm more of a planner, organizer, supervisor. I don't mind unusual work hours (weekends, holidays, evenings, nights etc) I'm really not a 9-5 office type of worker.

The poster below you suggested law enforcement. That would be a possibility but I don't know how firm I could be as I have such a laid-back attitude

What about the administrative side of the business you are in, you could ask the hr dept if there is any chance of inhouse training, it is generally more 9 - 5 and you have industry training which is a bonus.

Law enforcement hours may not be very good.

 

[dacx]

What about the administrative side of the business you are in, you could ask the hr dept if there is any chance of inhouse training, it is generally more 9 - 5 and you have industry training which is a bonus.

Law enforcement hours may not be very good.

I'm not sure if you read correctly. I'm really NOT a 9-5 office type of person. Although, I can work it as long as the pay is good

 

[3.14]

try mc donalds, you still work with the "developmentally delayed population", for low wage's with high turnover rate but you can be promoted 3 time's,