What should I do for a living?

[Anonymous]

Committee work, like board member of a preservation society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:With the goal not to make money, but to have a nice, stress-free time of adult interaction - I would say a pleasant retail shop of some sort where you can work your shift, chat up the friendly clients, and when you are off, you are off.

+1

[Anonymous]

I love the suggestions! I'm a PE teacher with a personal trainer certificate but I wanted to try something new. I love the idea of high end retail. They don't work with commission and their main focus is customer satisfaction.

DH is checking with his HR. He suggested something low key like receptionist or training and seems like something I'd enjoy.

[Anonymous]

zoo

[Anonymous]

You would probably enjoy some type of sales. Maybe work at a bridal store or consider being a real estate agent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love the suggestions! I'm a PE teacher with a personal trainer certificate but I wanted to try something new. I love the idea of high end retail. They don't work with commission and their main focus is customer satisfaction.

DH is checking with his HR. He suggested something low key like receptionist or training and seems like something I'd enjoy.

What about a store like Athleta? Seems like that could be a good fit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sales might be a good option. I have a cousin that works for Pela, and loves it for many of the reasons you give.

Enterprise Car Rental might also be a good fit.

Librarian would be a great job, but it requires a lot of schooling and it's especially competitive to get in-school positions.

Off topic and no offense to librarians but, why? What do librarians learn in school and why is there so much competition for these jobs?

I don't know what a library degree entails, but I do know many people who have masters in library science and there is a lot of competition for the jobs. The reason it's competitive: for someone who loves books and reading and research, but who doesn't necessarily love writing, it's a great job. A lot of smart people who have advanced degrees fit this description. At the same time, public libraries are looking to cut costs and computers have made "self service" research easier, so there are less librarian positions to go around.

[Anonymous]

Wow, someone comes and asks how to honesty make money and people get mad about it? What's wrong with people????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, someone comes and asks how to honesty make money and people get mad about it? What's wrong with people????

Well technically you didn't ask how to make money as you said it was not an issue and you were looking for a "break" and adult interaction. People got mad since they have high pressure and constant emails and micromanaging bosses and money is an issue since they're working to support their families.

On point to your question: you probably want something that you can start without a big specific skillet and with people so sales and admin positions would work well. Try applying to stores you shop at/like the look. You'd have to be flexible with hours in the beginning. You can always sign up with a temp agency just to get out there. I did that a long time ago (right after college) and it was kinda fun going to all different offices and exploring the city as I did and the hours are usually standar 9-5. I have no idea how the temp market is right now however and how easy it is to find a position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow, someone comes and asks how to honesty make money and people get mad about it? What's wrong with people????

Well technically you didn't ask how to make money as you said it was not an issue and you were looking for a "break" and adult interaction. People got mad since they have high pressure and constant emails and micromanaging bosses and money is an issue since they're working to support their families.

On point to your question: you probably want something that you can start without a big specific skillet and with people so sales and admin positions would work well. Try applying to stores you shop at/like the look. You'd have to be flexible with hours in the beginning. You can always sign up with a temp agency just to get out there. I did that a long time ago (right after college) and it was kinda fun going to all different offices and exploring the city as I did and the hours are usually standar 9-5. I have no idea how the temp market is right now however and how easy it is to find a position.

So why get mad since clearly I'm not competing with them?

[Anonymous]

In three pages, there are only two posts that could be considered "mad". No one is mad at you, not that you should care if they were. They have given you ideas for what you can do with your list of requirements.

Stop trying to look for drama where there is none.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In three pages, there are only two posts that could be considered "mad". No one is mad at you, not that you should care if they were. They have given you ideas for what you can do with your list of requirements.

Stop trying to look for drama where there is none.

Someone skipped their coffee today seems like.

[Anonymous]

What makes you say that, 14:37?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How about school librarian? In education still but out of the classroom.

This is a good idea or perhaps a librarian at a public library.

You people do know that you need an MLS to be a librarian, right? One doesn't just walk into the door and become one. Perhaps she could work the check out desk, or shelve books.

[Anonymous]

I would recommend getting an MSW and becoming a clinical social worker. Very family friendly field. Low stress for the most part.