Career Options?

[cali86]

Honestly, career-wise I have done a lot. Everyone I know calls me the jack of all trades. I have worked in retail, the office, as a caregiver for developmentally disabled adults, an in-home care provider for the state, CNA, Dental assistant, teachers assistant, preschool teacher and now sub teacher. I cannot do a job with heavy labor work though there is absolutely no way lol. I am definitely the management business type too... I used to own a businesses which I built from the ground up. I spent hours researching and did everything from advertising, marketing, and running it myself. I also am a self-learner I taught myself how to coupon and I have taught others how to coupon, save money, and budget. I think I will try that career aptitude test mentioned on here lol. I was originally planning to teach and move up into Administration eventually. A lot of people who know me agreed it would be a good mix for me when I mentioned it awhile ago so it's interesting to see it was mentioned here as well. Is there any careers where I can work for companies and save them money? lol!

Finance (dealing with budgets) or accounting (finding tax loopholes).

Like a Financial Advisor? or Accountant? I had considered both of those as well. I want a career that will keep me busy! When I worked in the office at the schools the principal was having to have me help her with her projects because I was already done with all my work.

[Life Long Learning]

I know a "teacher" and "National Guard Officer" who loves to say he has the best two Part-time jobs in America.

[sanantone]

Honestly, career-wise I have done a lot. Everyone I know calls me the jack of all trades. I have worked in retail, the office, as a caregiver for developmentally disabled adults, an in-home care provider for the state, CNA, Dental assistant, teachers assistant, preschool teacher and now sub teacher. I cannot do a job with heavy labor work though there is absolutely no way lol. I am definitely the management business type too... I used to own a businesses which I built from the ground up. I spent hours researching and did everything from advertising, marketing, and running it myself. I also am a self-learner I taught myself how to coupon and I have taught others how to coupon, save money, and budget. I think I will try that career aptitude test mentioned on here lol. I was originally planning to teach and move up into Administration eventually. A lot of people who know me agreed it would be a good mix for me when I mentioned it awhile ago so it's interesting to see it was mentioned here as well. Is there any careers where I can work for companies and save them money? lol!

Finance (dealing with budgets) or accounting (finding tax loopholes).

Like a Financial Advisor? or Accountant? I had considered both of those as well. I want a career that will keep me busy! When I worked in the office at the schools the principal was having to have me help her with her projects because I was already done with all my work.

Financial advisor or any position within a company that has to do with budgeting. With accounting, you can become a CPA and either do taxes for businesses or concentrate on individuals and small business owners. You can also do taxes without a degree and become an Enrolled Agent. If you're still interested in couponing, you can start a blog.

[cali86]

Honestly, career-wise I have done a lot. Everyone I know calls me the jack of all trades. I have worked in retail, the office, as a caregiver for developmentally disabled adults, an in-home care provider for the state, CNA, Dental assistant, teachers assistant, preschool teacher and now sub teacher. I cannot do a job with heavy labor work though there is absolutely no way lol. I am definitely the management business type too... I used to own a businesses which I built from the ground up. I spent hours researching and did everything from advertising, marketing, and running it myself. I also am a self-learner I taught myself how to coupon and I have taught others how to coupon, save money, and budget. I think I will try that career aptitude test mentioned on here lol. I was originally planning to teach and move up into Administration eventually. A lot of people who know me agreed it would be a good mix for me when I mentioned it awhile ago so it's interesting to see it was mentioned here as well. Is there any careers where I can work for companies and save them money? lol!

Finance (dealing with budgets) or accounting (finding tax loopholes).

Like a Financial Advisor? or Accountant? I had considered both of those as well. I want a career that will keep me busy! When I worked in the office at the schools the principal was having to have me help her with her projects because I was already done with all my work.

Financial advisor or any position within a company that has to do with budgeting. With accounting, you can become a CPA and either do taxes for businesses or concentrate on individuals and small business owners. You can also do taxes without a degree and become an Enrolled Agent. If you're still interested in couponing, you can start a blog.

Ok great, these are good ideas. As far as the couponing goes I already have a facebook page running for it lol

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I know a "teacher" and "National Guard Officer" who loves to say he has the best two Part-time jobs in America.

Lol, wow, he's busy I just want one job to keep me busy that I won't feel bored in. I like to be challenged I like to research and gather new ideas etc.

[davewill]

Operations Manager sounds maybe more like your kind of thing.

[dfrecore]

Actually, a lot of people I know have said their Myers-Briggs changed over time.  Maybe not changing the letters, but the degree to which they landed on the scale.

For aptitude, I remember my HS testing - they asked questions that I honestly didn't know the answers to, and I just chose B or whatever.  Things about being detail-oriented for instance.  I wasn't really sure at that point, since I hadn't had a lot of chances to have those kinds of experiences.  Some things I learned about myself once I actually had jobs.  You don't know that it will drive you crazy to be off by a penny at the cash register until you know - and those people that said "don't worry about it, it's just a penny/nickel/dollar."  No, it's not the amount, it's the FACT that I'm off that is bothering me!! 

[sanantone]

Actually, a lot of people I know have said their Myers-Briggs changed over time.  Maybe not changing the letters, but the degree to which they landed on the scale.

For aptitude, I remember my HS testing - they asked questions that I honestly didn't know the answers to, and I just chose B or whatever.  Things about being detail-oriented for instance.  I wasn't really sure at that point, since I hadn't had a lot of chances to have those kinds of experiences.  Some things I learned about myself once I actually had jobs.  You don't know that it will drive you crazy to be off by a penny at the cash register until you know - and those people that said "don't worry about it, it's just a penny/nickel/dollar."  No, it's not the amount, it's the FACT that I'm off that is bothering me!! 

Career suggestions are usually based on the letters and not the degree. A properly-designed aptitude test will be age appropriate, but your experiences in school should tell you whether or not you're detail-oriented. Since you didn't know if you were, then you probably weren't. And, a person who is very detail-oriented wouldn't have a cash register that is off.  No shade. I had cash registers that were off a couple of times.

[amilitab4k9]

You should look into becoming a financial advisor. That's my plan. The kind that get paid for their advice, not paid on commissions, so you're actually helping people. Look into the Certified Financial Planner designation and learn more about it from the XY Planning Network, Financial Planning Association or Garrett Planning Network.

You get to educate people, be intellectually challenged, and you can have your own business and do it your own way if you want.

[icampy]

Keep an eye on the new tax plan before becoming a cpa.

[cali86]

Ok I have been really thinking this through carefully the past few days. I have been trying to figure out what I truly want to do. I have decided I am interested in either teaching or senior level management... The teaching route is easy I already know how to get there but if I want to move up in management where do I even start? Like what kind of management do people usually go into to work there way up? Do I need any certs? I currently will have a Bachelors in Liberal Studies, AA in Liberal Studies and a AA in Business Administration Management. I am 7 courses from a Bachelors in Business Administration that I plan on finishing after my degree is conferred. I realize I will need a Masters eventually but do I start in retail management now? Or supervisor positions in warehouses?? There is a wide range available ... but I don’t want to waste time in the wrong position.