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« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2009, 04:07:10 pm » |
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Marie, it would depend on the courses offered and obviously the entrance criteria. But I will check it out.
I wish I had a better careers advisor when I was at school!
Thanks.
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lulu7
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« Reply #16 on: January 08, 2009, 04:18:45 pm » |
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yes, I am often bored. I could probably complete my tasks in one 8 hr work day and I work 40 hrs a week. I feel guilty sometimes because I'm often on the Internet. If I didn't have access to the Internet I would go crazy just sitting here. This profession is probably not for me but I have been with the same company for 11 years so I have made my way up the pay scale and receive ample vacation so I find it hard to leave. I tried finding a new job 2 years ago but had no luck, so here I am. The work that I do have such as filing and meeting minutes are really mindless so even when I do have work I am still bored. I wish I could give you advise but I just think it is the job that is boring.
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« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2009, 04:30:28 pm » |
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Unfortunately, I completely understand boredom. I myself have been considering transitioning out of the administrative field. At one point I supported the CEO of a Fortune 500 company and I was still bored. The core elements of the administrative positions (travel, expense reports, filing, etc.) are no longer of interest to me and when you are bored, the day drags incredibly long. I need more of a mental challenge than my last few jobs have given me.
In fact, I feel so strongly about this that I am considering hiring a career coach this year to walk me through some exercises to try to identify what new career would be most suitable for me. There are many areas that I enjoy.
I really like the idea of becoming a motivational speaker with a focus on career development and enhancing your value to the company. While this economy is certainly not the best time to launch such a business, I think I could combine it with some other consulting work to make a successful business.
I would also like to return to school to pursue my bachelor's degree, but I haven't decided what it would be in. It's amazing how indecision can paralyze us, even for years, isn't it?? This has been on my to do list for far too many years.
Good luck to you!!!
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« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2009, 04:47:35 pm » |
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Marie, I can relate to the not making a decision part to the point of parlyzing what you will or won't do. I've been meaning to go back to college since I left in 1991 with an Associates Degree. I'm not exactly sure if I'll ever go back for a Bachelors Degree at some point now or not. I may decide at some point down the line, that it will be a necessity to move up in my field, however, at the moment, I am content with what I have. If that is at all possible, being content. I know what's expected of me, and I'm allowed to try new things that I probably would never get an opportunity to do elsewhere. I'm stil learning new things and while I do have alot of down time on my hands, I'm never really bored for very long. Diamondlady Peer Moderator  |
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gee4
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« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2009, 04:49:52 pm » |
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Marie, it's quite funny we are on this topic today but I feel I am a good writer. I could never speak in public but I am told you can if you learn to overcome certain fears.
The core elements of the administrative positions (travel, expense reports, filing, etc.) are no longer of interest to me and when you are bored, the day drags incredibly long. I need more of a mental challenge than my last few jobs have given me.
I couldn't agree more with you on on the above statement and basically that's all my current role entails.
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« Reply #20 on: January 09, 2009, 02:09:53 am » |
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No boredom here. I work for a mover and shaker, high energy top level sales executive for a Global company. Trust me, I never have a dull moment. Wouldn't have it any other way. I love what I do and enjoy the people I work with. I am blessed.
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Katie G
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« Reply #21 on: January 09, 2009, 06:12:20 pm » |
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I feel paralyzed as well. I need to get a master's degree to compete in my organization, but I don't know what in...
And to be brutally honest, I just don't know if I'm up to going back to school at this point. I come home completely frazzled and exhausted as it is. I don't know if I could handle the additional stress of coursework. Heck, I don't know if I'd survive preparing for and taking the entrance exams (GMAT or GRE)...
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