Sergio Said:

Career change ideas?

We Answered:

As a fellow journalist (or one in training, at least), sometimes I find that often just a change in scenery is necessary. When you get writer's block, it's helpful just to go somewhere else to see if inspiration hits you. Perhaps maybe that's what you career needs? A change in location would help get you out of your norm and into a new market, with new stories to write and new challenges as well. If you're willing to relocate, it could be what you need.

Others have suggested HR, but I find that journalists are ofter very good at PR, too. Maybe try getting a job in that field? Much of your experience would be able to carry over and it wouldn't require additional schooling. I'd imagine that you could get a decent job in the field, too (much better than entry level, anyway).

If none of those options seem appealing, maybe you just need to change departments. I know when I was a manager on my college newspaper, I missed the writing, and I'm kind of glad that I'll be able to be just a pure writer again this semester. Really, as you know, journalism is all about finding your passion. Think back to why you got in the biz, how you started out, what you liked and what you disliked. Getting beck to doing what you enjoy may be the key to reviving that journalistic spark.

Hope that helped. Thanks for adding me!

Diana Said:

Been 5 months since I was laid off, looking for a career change, all I know is military life any career ideas?

We Answered:

Security firms are always looking for ex forces people...

Justin Said:

I have always worked in retail and want a complete career change.Any ideas?

We Answered:

Depends what you like to do, maybe go get a quick degree in something else at a technical school or something. I'm currently in retail and understand the frustration, I've been cruising Careerbuilder and HotJobs but not much out thier right now.

Justin Said:

I work as a retail manager, looking for a career change, any ideas?

We Answered:

The best place to look for an answer to your question is the US Dept. of Labor. The US Dept. of Labor has a great web site for researching occupations of all sorts. You might want to check this out to do get the best answer for your question and to do your research:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

Troy Said:

I need a new job. Help. Career change ideas? I dont mind a pay cut, I just want less stress and more fun.?

We Answered:

there are many low end jobs from dishwasher to working in a car wash that allow you to earn some money with out any responsibilities and no one reporting you!!!

Vera Said:

Career change ideas for pharmacists ?

We Answered:

Stop and think of a salary of 90K a year.
Close your eyes and think Bali, Hong Kong, Italy, Antigua.
Picture yourself there with all the money you will be making and your interest will come right back.

No one, absolutely no one I have ever met in their lifetime loves their job.
They love the money they make and the stability they can provide for their family...