Seeking Answers to Career Boredom

Dont be scared to ask questions. Call one in a phone book. Email them.
I know a few people who love planning events weddings and stuff.. You just got to jump...
I am personally going to back to school. So that when my children are both in school I can start my career too... Good Luck.

G.,

Thousands of working Americans would love to have a happy career instead of a boring J.O.B. A J.O.B. is just a paycheck but a fulfilling career is something that you are passionate about. They all think about their dream job but most will never make the effort to go after it. I work for a local newspaper in Rockwall selling ad space and my hours are completely flexible and I work from home. It took a long time to get to this point but I LOVE what I do and feel very blessed. Here's what you should do:

1. Take baby steps...research.
2. Find someone (friend of a friend perhaps) who is in the catering business, event planning, a meeting planner, hotelier, special events coordinator and pick their brain.
3. Volunteer for a local charity that does special events like dinners, silent auctions, golf tournaments, etc., and get your feet wet that way. It will look good on a resume.
4. Sometimes you local community colleges offer classes on catering or planning special events. The Center for Nonprofit Management downtown (http://www.cnmdallas.org) sometimes has workshops.
5. Find a special events planner in another area of town who would allow you to shaddow them for a week. Use your vacation time if you have to.
6. Working part time for a caterer is a great way to learn the biz.

Good luck to you and set yourself some small weekly achievable goals and keep telling yourself your current boring job is only temporary. Who knows, during all these baby steps someone who detects your passion may just offer you a job (I mean career).

Its scary starting anything new, but it is worth it...I'm a real estate agent and focus on Leases..Straight commission, alot of fun...i knew, i was not for the 8-5 shift...i have flexability and don't always work weekends...and start by googling event planners and hook up with a company that focuses on that...or you could be a wedding planner...best way to go in those businesses are referrals...

G. take a look.(http://az.igniteinc.biz)
If you like call me.
K. Z
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I love what I do...and feel fortunate to be able to do it. The key for me is research. I'm always growing and developing in my job. I'm a realtor and am often found sitting at the coffee shop at Barnes and Noble reading books on real estate. But I'm also branching into a major online community and coaching for moms. So, I'm kind of where you are, starting something brand new for me.

When I was browsing the shelves at B & N I saw a book on starting your own event planning business. It's in the business section. I would say that might be a good starting point for you.

Don't analyze it to death though...sometimes....you just have to jump!

I'm extremely thankful I jumped into Real Estate and now the new adventure too.

I have a Sister-In-Law and that is exactly what she does, she's worked for hotels and the Episcopal Diocese and now she is working with Shell in Houston. She could talk to you by email, however she has a 5 year old, so I don't think she could talk too much on the phone.

If you want her email, I can ask her if she would mind if I give her your email. Just let me know, then you could talk with her directly. Good Luck

If you have a passion for something go for it. Research until you can't anymore.Anytime you start something new it is scary.With my second child I stayed home. That lasted a few years.I had a passion for kids and entertaining them.Slowly I turned my passion into a fulfilling business.It was hard in the begining but so worth it. Now I spend my weekends making little girls dreams come true with parties and visit from their favorite princesses. Imagination is not just a dream.. it's the journey.Enjoy life.. You only have one shot! S., The Dress Up Lady!!

Hello G.,
I say definitely start researching this field. Life is short and it would be so great for you to do what you LOVE. It's all a "risk," though, isn't it? I was a stay at home mom for 13 years and then ventured into teaching and have never looked back. I love every day. I hope that answers your question. My husband is the same....he loves his job and he is a service manager for a dental supply company. He always says he "whistles to work" every day. I have a second job as a Creative Memories consultant and I love that, also. It is extremely rewarding. So go for your dreams. I didn't start teaching until age 35 and my second job I've been doing for 5 years and it is all GOOD. Good luck! YOU CAN DO IT! Oh...one more thing. ALWAYS keep your family FIRST.

Hi G.! Have you ever thought of working at HOME??

I'm a wife and mommy (3 littles ages 4 and under) and I LOVE being at home with my children AND working for an awesome company called Work At Home United. I highly recommend that you check it out if you're looking to do something you love... at home!

www.workathomeunited.com/homemaker

~K.