Back story…I’m 40 with an Art degree (not a wise choice in hindsight), been in logistics and warehousing most of my life, but I need more money and a career in which my hard work will be rewarded. Hard work has just gotten me more work, but no reward.
I’ve been a my current employer 3 years. About to move up the ladder to a warehouse management position because my manager is pursuing something else, but the small company is loosing money due to mismanagement and lack of backbone by owners. The open books policy discloses our monthly financials…and somehow we barely keep the lights on… it’s frustrating and sad. Been an issue for 2years, very surprised another layoff hasn’t happened.
Sooo, I’ve chosen to move on to something. I need a position where I have more opportunities and can make more money. Since my son was born (almost 2 now), my drive has changed a lot. I want more for him and my wife and I.
From what I keep seeing, the only careers that will net me more money is a sales position of some kind (without going back to school). I’ve worked in new home sales and beverage sales in the past. I enjoyed new home sales, but it made for some long weekends of working. Ideally, I’d find a M-F schedule, but can put in extra hours as needed. I need weekend time with my family.
Lastly, we have enough to get by and I’m very thankful for the blessings we have. But at the end of the day, more money means better things and more stability.
What’s SVTP got to say? Any particular industries that I should look at?
I’ve been a my current employer 3 years. About to move up the ladder to a warehouse management position because my manager is pursuing something else, but the small company is loosing money due to mismanagement and lack of backbone by owners. The open books policy discloses our monthly financials…and somehow we barely keep the lights on… it’s frustrating and sad. Been an issue for 2years, very surprised another layoff hasn’t happened.
Sooo, I’ve chosen to move on to something. I need a position where I have more opportunities and can make more money. Since my son was born (almost 2 now), my drive has changed a lot. I want more for him and my wife and I.
From what I keep seeing, the only careers that will net me more money is a sales position of some kind (without going back to school). I’ve worked in new home sales and beverage sales in the past. I enjoyed new home sales, but it made for some long weekends of working. Ideally, I’d find a M-F schedule, but can put in extra hours as needed. I need weekend time with my family.
Lastly, we have enough to get by and I’m very thankful for the blessings we have. But at the end of the day, more money means better things and more stability.
What’s SVTP got to say? Any particular industries that I should look at?