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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just posted about this on another thread but my volunteer work turned into a career. I took 15 years off from the business world to be a SAHM and began volunteering for a local organization. A position opened up and my boss encouraged me to apply. Was in HR, now in healthcare.[/quote] I took three years off after 15 years of non focused, I.e. not career building work and even a masters. At age 40 I still didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grow up, I still don’t know. Anyway, I started volunteering at a nonprofit, they hired me and I rose the ranks. After 6 years I left to go to another one and feel that I firmly have a career now. It’s in fundraising. Not necessarily everyone’s dream job but I like it and feel good about helping a worthy cause. I also work in an area that attracts awesome people, no assholes at my job.[/quote]
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