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What Do I Do Now?

Posted by Theresa on May 1st, 2006 filed in My Musings, Choices

What do I do now? That is the big question in my life…again. I feel like I have been trying to figure it out for years. It seems like I have been looking for a job ever since I quit being a loan officer. And that was well over a year ago.

I am torn between doing something I want to do and just doing something that makes enough money. I know I could sell furniture or go back to being a loan officer. Then it is just a matter of picking the lesser of two undesirables and choosing where to work. That would be the easiest. And the least desirable. But what else is there out there for me that will pay me what I need to make?

The director of FIDM would like to see me available to work for them 5 days a week, but it wouldn’t pay the bills.

I am not sure now what to do about FIDM. Should I continue training? It will only work for me if I take a retail job where I have two weekdays off instead of weekends. The director would like to know as soon as possible what my plans are.

A friend of mine works for New Horizons (computer training) and said she could get me a first interview. A number of years ago I went to a group orientation and I was so excited about working for them. But then I found out the pay scale…but it might be better than nothing. Supposedly they are revamping the position, etc.

I suppose if I had to pick between furniture and mortgage I’d choose…mortgage. But I’d be picky about where I worked; maybe a bank or credit union, or someplace with excellent training, or all of the above.

I check craigslist everyday searching for the perfect job. I’ve still got a little time to decide. Stay tuned for breaking news…