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Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm seeking some career advice. Particularly, finding that balance between good pay & happiness.
So where do I start.. I worked with the city as a lifeguard/recreation leader/swim instructor, then I became a restaurant server for 2 years, then I was a Ratings Analyst for a major insurance firm (temporary), then I became a Digital Marketing advocate (temporary), and now i'm a Recruiting Administrator / Client Manager / Onboarding..person.. for an Interim Healthcare Recruiting company. Do you see the pattern here? Neither do I! lol. I'm satisfied with my diverse work history, but i'm nearing my 30's and I still don't have an idea as to what it is I need to do now to be happy, useful to the world, and /or earn a higher income. I obtained my Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and unfortunately I feel like it hasn't lifted me to where I need to go, whatever that may be.
For awhile in High School and throughout college, My dream was to be a police officer with the intent of being a strong role model for people, but due to some unfortunate circumstances (severe panic & anxiety), I had to drop the idea. I have much better control over my anxiety issues now, but I don't think this is the right choice for me anymore. I've also tried to maintain a presence on YouTube but that unfortunately isn't going anywhere. (I'm a realist, I know how little the odds were of that becoming something.. but still!).
As it stands now, i'm earning below average income for what I do (story of my life). In my time here, we've gone from 14 employees to 6. I'm grateful they kept me, but my attempts to ask for a raise (I haven't gotten one since I started 2 years ago) have been pushed aside while my responsibilities continue to climb. I don't know if this sounds like i'm venting, so I apologize if it does, but am I alone here or is this pretty common? Do you have any advice for me, or people like me, who are sort of lost? I think I've had about enough of what I do, but I have no idea what to do next to break this cycle i'm in.
As the title suggests, I'm seeking some career advice. Particularly, finding that balance between good pay & happiness.
So where do I start.. I worked with the city as a lifeguard/recreation leader/swim instructor, then I became a restaurant server for 2 years, then I was a Ratings Analyst for a major insurance firm (temporary), then I became a Digital Marketing advocate (temporary), and now i'm a Recruiting Administrator / Client Manager / Onboarding..person.. for an Interim Healthcare Recruiting company. Do you see the pattern here? Neither do I! lol. I'm satisfied with my diverse work history, but i'm nearing my 30's and I still don't have an idea as to what it is I need to do now to be happy, useful to the world, and /or earn a higher income. I obtained my Bachelor of Business Administration degree, and unfortunately I feel like it hasn't lifted me to where I need to go, whatever that may be.
For awhile in High School and throughout college, My dream was to be a police officer with the intent of being a strong role model for people, but due to some unfortunate circumstances (severe panic & anxiety), I had to drop the idea. I have much better control over my anxiety issues now, but I don't think this is the right choice for me anymore. I've also tried to maintain a presence on YouTube but that unfortunately isn't going anywhere. (I'm a realist, I know how little the odds were of that becoming something.. but still!).
As it stands now, i'm earning below average income for what I do (story of my life). In my time here, we've gone from 14 employees to 6. I'm grateful they kept me, but my attempts to ask for a raise (I haven't gotten one since I started 2 years ago) have been pushed aside while my responsibilities continue to climb. I don't know if this sounds like i'm venting, so I apologize if it does, but am I alone here or is this pretty common? Do you have any advice for me, or people like me, who are sort of lost? I think I've had about enough of what I do, but I have no idea what to do next to break this cycle i'm in.