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What can I do?
I have been working as a support analyst for accounting software for 7 years now ( i am 28). I have no passion anymore for what i do and am looking to change career or do something however i don't know what is out there that i can do with the qualifications i have. I have my AAT foundation and a BTEC national diploma in computer studies. I am paid over 20,000 and have just moved house so to start from the bottom could be difficult.Please help
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Do you want a complete career change or just something more interesteing? Have you considered contracting? I used to recruit IT contractors, you can earn double what you're on now and you get the added benefit of not getting stuck in a rut, of course the downside is a reduced job security but plenty of people make a very good living from contracting.
You could just speak with your manager and explain your concerns, they might be able to vary your role?
What ever you decide to do, don't quit before you get something else lined up!!
Best of luck!
Tony - December 12, 2006 5:10 PM
I am in a very similar situation,I'm 23 with 4 years retail management experience and earn a tidy sum of over 30k.After much thought,i have decided retail is not my resting place.I have started researching and applying for positions in sales and recruitment which are both more suited to my ambitiond but have been given similare responses .which it that i'm gonna have to take a massive slash on my basic.I refuse to be put down by these and am keen to finding that suitable job at the right price.i'll keep you posted on my progress
tonye williams - December 13, 2006 11:51 PM
Note to Tonye Williams, you may take the cut to get into recruitment initially but if you are any good at the job and you work for a specialist company (i.e. accountancy or IT) you will earn a lot more than your current salary within the first year.
M - January 3, 2007 1:34 PM