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Career change ideas...
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:03 am
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:03 am
Ok, here's my situation:
I've been with my current employer for almost 4 years now. It is my first job out of college and I've made my way up corporate ladder and I'm now in the position that I aspired to be when I started...it took 4 promotions and only 4 relocations
. I cannot move up from here though, only laterally, which would not be preferred.
My desire would be to find a job that does not obligate me to be based in specific city/state/region and preferably would require alot of travel. The reasoning for this is that my significant other is in med school and in a few years she will be moving to some location for a residency, than again for a fellowship...and again wherever we choose once all of that is complete. Because of this I need flexibility and there must be opportunities that exist that fit these criteria.
So, my question is what industries, markets, or specific jobs are there that entail these requirements.
I have not done any job searching yet and this move would not be for another 9-12 months, I'm just doing some preliminary research. Hoping the immeasurable wisdom of the MB would spark some ideas.
I've been with my current employer for almost 4 years now. It is my first job out of college and I've made my way up corporate ladder and I'm now in the position that I aspired to be when I started...it took 4 promotions and only 4 relocations
. I cannot move up from here though, only laterally, which would not be preferred. My desire would be to find a job that does not obligate me to be based in specific city/state/region and preferably would require alot of travel. The reasoning for this is that my significant other is in med school and in a few years she will be moving to some location for a residency, than again for a fellowship...and again wherever we choose once all of that is complete. Because of this I need flexibility and there must be opportunities that exist that fit these criteria.
So, my question is what industries, markets, or specific jobs are there that entail these requirements.
I have not done any job searching yet and this move would not be for another 9-12 months, I'm just doing some preliminary research. Hoping the immeasurable wisdom of the MB would spark some ideas.
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Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:24 am to lilsnappa
I'd stay where you're at, cause in a few yrs, if she decides to keep you around, you will be her house bitch anyway.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:24 am to lilsnappa
pimp, sell drugs, sell fake insurance policies, scam ticket buyers online...
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:29 am to Fat Bastard
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:29 am to Fat Bastard
Break up with her.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:33 am to John Merlyn
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Break up with her.
If I wanted relationship advice, I would've gone to the OT.
Edit for my terrible spelling
This post was edited on 11/17/11 at 11:36 am
Posted on 11/17/11 at 12:33 pm to lilsnappa
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in a few years
So why switch now? Stay where you are and deal with it when you have to.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 1:02 pm to lilsnappa
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So, my question is what industries, markets, or specific jobs are there that entail these requirements.
Software consulting.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:50 pm to John Merlyn
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Break up with her
Med school... if she pulls $$$ = stay at home dad. Your COD k/d ratio will be sick.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 3:20 pm to HeadyMurphey
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Software consulting.
Glad to see we have at least one adult in here.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 4:17 pm to lilsnappa
She's going to dump you once she starts hanging around people of similar status. She's not going to want to be with a traveling saleman. It doesn't look good around her peers. You are better off just letting her go now rather than wasting your time following her around like a puppy-dog. Your only other option is to knock her up and she may be guilted into keeping baby daddy around for the kids.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 4:38 pm to lilsnappa
What type of work have you been doing for the last 4 years?
Posted on 11/17/11 at 4:42 pm to lilsnappa
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My desire would be to find a job that does not obligate me to be based in specific city/state/region and preferably would require alot of travel.
You haven't provided any of your skill sets, interests, or experience. It's going to be very hard for anyone to give you helpful advice.
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The reasoning for this is that my significant other is in med school and in a few years she will be moving to some location for a residency, than again for a fellowship...and again wherever we choose once all of that is complete.
You're talking an extreme living curve here. Your SO is probably going to grow and change in a variety of ways. You shouldn't be altering your life and career for her at this point.
This post was edited on 11/17/11 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 11/17/11 at 5:22 pm to lilsnappa
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I'm now in the position that I aspired to be when I started...it took 4 promotions and only 4 relocations
Honestly if your that successful, you'll find something wherever you go. Just keep good business contacts that could provide good references for the next move. I've got no clue what your background is so it's kinda difficult to say what jobs might be up your alley. If it's just general management the world is your oyster. Good luck.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 5:29 pm to guttata
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She's going to dump you once she starts hanging around people of similar status. She's not going to want to be with a traveling saleman. It doesn't look good around her peers. You are better off just letting her go now rather than wasting your time following her around like a puppy-dog. Your only other option is to knock her up and she may be guilted into keeping baby daddy around for the kids.
Jaded much?
Posted on 11/17/11 at 5:29 pm to shutterspeed
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You haven't provided any of your skill sets, interests, or experience. It's going to be very hard for anyone to give you helpful advice.
Right now I'm working in power systems industry in a sales operations management role. I have no major issues with my currect career, except I have no passion for it and I believe I have hit a ceiling.
I'm in a position in my life where I'd like to find a new industry before I get too ingrained where I currently am. I've worked in the food manufactoring industry, have 5+ years sales experience, and am also certified in process management & improvement. I'll receive my MBA in May, which I will have completed while working full time and also relocating.
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You're talking an extreme living curve here. Your SO is probably going to grow and change in a variety of ways. You shouldn't be altering your life and career for her at this point.
I completely understand this and by no means am I jumping to any rash decisions yet. The entire purpose of this thread is maybe spark some ideas and see if anyone else had any experience with this.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 5:46 pm to lilsnappa
Can't you pretty much do sales anywhere? I mean you just learn about whatever it is that you're selling and have at it.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 6:13 pm to kfizzle85
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Can't you pretty much do sales anywhere? I mean you just learn about whatever it is that you're selling and have at it.
Yea. Are you not passionate about sales or what you're selling? If that's the case then find something you can sell that you care about or feel deeply about.
If not that then I like the COD idea.
Posted on 11/17/11 at 11:35 pm to bbrou33
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Posted on 11/18/11 at 11:29 am to kfizzle85
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Can't you pretty much do sales anywhere?
I think my question needs to be re-positioned.
I know that I can go into sales somewhere selling XYZ product. I have a strong enough resume that I can find employment if I need to, but what I've come to the MB for is an idea outside the box.
There are a plethora of consulting fields that travel quite a bit and I'm sure some don't require you to be based at any specific location. That will be something I look into.
Any other ideas?
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