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Short story: Giving yourself the long end of the broom, sometimes leaves you feeling shortcut by your decision. It did with Charles.

emptychair @innertalks (23742) • Australia 10 Feb 20

Charles Penmore was a broom salesman, going from door to door, to sell his wares. He did this for the best part of thirty years, when he then considered that he was getting too old to be out in all weathers, trying to sell...

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Having career fatigue

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 17 Jul 12

Have any of experienced career fatigue? I feel like I'm no longer growing career-wise in my present work. Like I'll be stuck with this forever if I didn't move out. It's the same routine everyday and very laid back that I seldom...

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Contemplating career change

astreadido @astreadido (608) • Philippines 12 Jul 12

I've been in my current job for 7 years now. But I feel like I'm not moving forward in this career. Our office is just small which means career advancement seems almost impossible unless the big bosses retires and we take their...

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Bad day or ...

mysticalecstasy @mysticalecstasy (472) • Pakistan 24 May 12

I just couldn't do it! I had duty today but when i opened my eyes today i couldn't seem to get out of bed! So I asked them to re-arrange my duty! I have been on sick leave for two weeks and i to report tomorrow! I am worried that...

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How will you earn a living as an artist?

snowhybiscuis @snowhybiscuis (1882) • Philippines 31 Oct 11

My father discouraged me taking up fine arts. According to him, there's no money in doing art works. I believed him and so I took a different course and now I work as an Human Resource Specialist. However, I long for going back to...

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To resign or not to resign

jd107nette @jd107nette (1454) • Philippines 30 Oct 11

Would you resign from your current job (because of small salary) and go take chances some place where there is a possibility of a higher pay, but uncertain of the job opportunity? I am receiving basic pay in my current job, which...

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Scope of 'Applied Psychology' in India

reshmaraokris @reshmaraokris (18) • India 16 Aug 11

I want to do a course in applied psychology and i wanted to know the job opportunities that a post graduate in this field can expect? also the remuneration that can be expected ?

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Starting a new career at the age of 30 or 30+?

chiyochan @chiyosan (30186) • Philippines 2 Jul 11

have you experience or you know someone who has experienced this? i was in this dilemna actually but i was nearing 30 then. i was working for a call center, i pretty much thought i would always be tied to the call center...

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Changing careers

tiffanyveron @tiffanyveron (33) • Canada 8 Mar 11

It has always been in my mind and heart to be a social worker, counselor or similar work wherein you put others first. But mind you guys i am an accountant. It still is a passion for me. Sometimes it cross my mind that someday i...

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helping others

social work

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Becoming a voice actor

Lizabett @Lizabett (59) • Australia 23 Feb 11

I'd been thinking I would like to become a voice actor. I've had many compliments on the way I speak as well as the voices I 'put on'. So I don't thinks its an unrealistic dream. But how would one go about getting a job as a...

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voice actor

I want to change my career from information technology to another field.

lasitck @lasitck (40) 29 Nov 10

I m currently following a college degree in Information Technology.I am fed up of this area.I feel i want be happy doing a job in this field.But i am afraid of changing the field as i have no experience in another field.What...

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Do you fancy a career change?

theredquill @theredquill (586) • Philippines 7 Nov 10

Some of us might be doing a job that we hate just for the sake of earning money to pay the bills. Some of us might be staying in the same job because of security even though we are not really satisfied with what we do. I have...

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social development

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Making a career change?

lealuvy2j @lealuvy2j (1986) • Philippines 5 Oct 10

I have just read an article in Yahoo about the 6 signs that will tell you that you need a new job. Here is the link for the article: http://education.yahoo.net/articles/signs_you_need_a_new_job.htm?wid=1 Anyway, it really...

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Top 10 Careers in demand!?

Flirtykumquat @Flirtykumquat (927) • United States 19 Feb 10

Well, I am 23 going to be 24 this year and I want to go back for school but not sure for what. I know we are in a rescission right now so there are jobs that seemed to a have a point at one time and now it doesn't even exist...

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Anyone work at home as a Medical Transcriptionist.

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 1 Jul 09

I am contemplating a career change, and I was thinking since there are companies that employ workers at home Medical Transcription might be a good choice. I have looked at several schools, and I have some questions. Is this a...

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medical transcriptionist

work at home

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Think you might have chosen the wrong path in life?

cobra1368 @cobra1368 (702) • United States 8 Apr 09

I don't know why, but for some reason, I have been fighting against everything that I currently have. I have a nice house, a great husband, and three well-behaved, wonderful pets. But I'm not happy. I am not real fond of my...

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Should I consider cosmetology? Career change question and some background...

elementalgirl81 @elementalgirl81 (38) • United States 14 Mar 09

Hello. I am a married wife and mom, one daughter turning 5 and starting kindergarten in august. I am also due with my second (and last) child who is due in august. I have been soul searching and trying to find a career to go to...

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cosmetology

higher education

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Career Change

dncmanning @dncmanning (770) • United States 17 Dec 08

I am an RN and recently I have been considering a change in careers- my thought is education and I could go into teaching nursing (at the college level) or I could teach science at the high school (this requires a few more college...

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To be a well known chef.....

bubblyapple @bubblyapple (2653) • Philippines 5 Sep 08

Before the food network came up with their all day cooking shows, being a chef is not that popular. Although, if you work for a well-known restaurant of the elite, then you are popular. When I was young, it was not taught as one...

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WORK - ARRGH!! What should I do?

Carmetaf @Carmetaf (309) • United States 14 May 08

I have been looking for work since November 2007. I finally found a PT min. wage job last week and started May 4th. Today is May 14th and I was offered a job that pays $1.10 / hr more and some fringe benefits. I feel bad that...

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