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Advice - Changing jobs?

I currently work in a sector that is notoriously unstable. From May to October, I work crazy hours and from November to April I work very part time (sometimes 1 day a weeks). During the season, I am run off my feet and sometimes I bring my work home with me. However, I love the job, I love the people, and I can use all of my education to support my position. One of the reasons I completely the degrees and chose the career that I did was because I thought I was done having children. I am now the mother of a 17 year old and an 11 week old...

I'm thinking of making a career change to something that is a little more stable - steady hours, steady pay, and less stress. I have almost 20 years administrative experience, and I've seen several jobs in my area working in an office and I was considering applying.

My husband doesn't want me to change jobs. He wants me to follow my passion, and he thinks that I'll be bored working in an office. But, I feel like I have to make a change in order to be a better parent. I'm so confused. What would you do in my position?

Re: Advice - Changing jobs?

  • You know that old saying:  "Do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life".... this applies to your situation.  Your DH isn't doing this job, you are... so take his opinion as that, just an opinion.  Go where your heart tells you to go and do what makes you happy!  Good luck with your decision :)
  • Can you try out the new job while keeping your other one? No harm in applying, maybe even job shadowing, and getting more info. If you don't at least apply, you'll never know. I LOVE my job right now and I still look to see what is out there. No harm in checking it out.
  • I changed careers at 33.  There are other options than an office.  Regardless of the steadiness, what's more important is that you mentioned "less stress."  If you need less stress, then look fo it.  Is there a different position in your current industry?  Can you talk to your bosses to negotiate some kind of set hours? 
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