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I've been working as an Executive Assistant for over 10 years, and recently found myself unemployed. I received a severance package so I am not really concerned right now ... My issue here is that I feel as though I have developed a bit of apathy when it comes to going back into the corporate world. I've always worked for senior executives and I'm just tired of meaningless, cut-throat and overly serious environments ... With all of this, I went back to school for a 4 month Certified Nursing Assistant Program and did very well. Now I want to continue on for my RN license. But, I'll need to work while going to school, I can't afford to be unemployed forever- not at 41. Through research, I've learned that CNAs only make the most $12.00 an hour ... that's 3x less than what I was making ...
So here I am, apathy, no plan, feeling down because I hate corporate ...
Please, no judging or harsh critics. Positive, inspiring and helpful words and insights welcome.
with the current shortage of nursing aids, it seems you should be able to negotiate a higher salary than $12 p.h.
How long until you get the RN license?
Try & go the step route if you like nursing
Most Votech schools have LPN courses that are for a year at most, once you get your license you will make more money. Then use the employers reimbursement to go another 12-18 months for your RN
TALK to unemployment immediately to see if retraining funds are available and would a Votech school for LPN qualify.. they pay & you continue your UI benefits while going..if so start applying before the fall classes start
I know Dover Business school now has a LPN course but not sure how far from you they would be
Good Luck
Can't say I blame you on the whole "down on corporate" thing- corporate America has really become a ****hole, and it seems that the bigger the company, the worse it is.
The issue with unemployment is that I worked in NY and live in NJ, so they aren't so willing to help me out- They told me I have to keep looking in NY even though I live in NJ ... I have no desire to go back into NY at all.
I wish good luck with your decision, whatever it is. Not easy to make a change.
Take in account that if you change careers, you won't be making the same as an experienced Exec Assistant. However, down the road, the pay should increase as you get experience. You didn't make top dollar when you first starting working.
Please weigh your options carefully, cost of schooling, starting salary etc.
Maybe you could get a job as an assistant in a less stressful company?
Worked in highly stressful companies as an exec assistant; but now work for a more casual, fun company. Still stressful days at times, but overall enjoying what I do. Plus I dress casually; jeans everyday. Saving on dry cleaning!
I've been working as an Executive Assistant for over 10 years, and recently found myself unemployed. I received a severance package so I am not really concerned right now ... My issue here is that I feel as though I have developed a bit of apathy when it comes to going back into the corporate world. I've always worked for senior executives and I'm just tired of meaningless, cut-throat and overly serious environments ... With all of this, I went back to school for a 4 month Certified Nursing Assistant Program and did very well. Now I want to continue on for my RN license. But, I'll need to work while going to school, I can't afford to be unemployed forever- not at 41. Through research, I've learned that CNAs only make the most $12.00 an hour ... that's 3x less than what I was making ...
So here I am, apathy, no plan, feeling down because I hate corporate ...
Please, no judging or harsh critics. Positive, inspiring and helpful words and insights welcome.
It's ok!! Do you have closets? Here is the solution:
with the current shortage of nursing aids, it seems you should be able to negotiate a higher salary than $12 p.h.
i dont think there is a shortage of CNAs. there is a shortage of RN's but a CNA is a much lower level on the health care food chain.
LPN is a step up and in NYC is pretty much a CNA level person that went for some additional education and bettered themselves. i think LPN is a 1 year program but im not sure. RN is generally a higher level of person.
Take the opportunity to figure out what your passion is. Then pursue something along those lines. Maybe something creative yet lucrative? An online based business? A lot of people start their own businesses around middle age, many of them had been laid off and figured out that they wanted to do something totally different. Being self-employed can be really rewarding.
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