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I don't know the answer to your specific question, but if/when you decide to start applying, don't forget the smaller boutique businesses as someone mentioned above. If I were you, I would dress well, have resumes printed on nice paper, and walk into the smaller stores asking to leave off a resume and/or fill out an application. You have a greater chance of encountering someone who actually owns the place and/or is in charge of hiring decisions.
I also read a really horrible article about the new scheduling systems for larger retail outfits, where they can schedule you at bad times (even if you are part-time) and not notify you about your schedule until a few days before. At a certain age, I know I wouldn't be able to deal with that. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...ours.html?_r=0
Don't forget your transferable skills (from nursing), some of which are ability to deal with the public, handle unforeseen circumstances competently, help people understand options, be on your feet all day, etc.
I have been an RN for almost 25 years and I need to get out of healthcare ASAP. I am struggling with anxiety and depression over this because I just need to be done and I can't take it anymore. I just want a simple job where someone's life is not in my hands every time I go to work.
I have started applying at the large anchor stores at our local mall such as JCPenney, Dillard's. and Macy's. I realize that I will have to take a large pay cut, but I am not trained to do anything except nursing and I have to get out. I have job hopped for the past five years (three jobs in five years) trying desperately to find a job that I can stand so that I can make it to retirement age, but it ain't happening. Does anyone know if a middle-aged, burned out RN would be considered for retail positions at the mall?
Please don't laugh, this is really what I want to do. I cannot express how burned out I am.
I understand that you are burnt out, but I would take a step back and consider my options before I would take a job in retail. I worked in retail for about 10 years and while the job seems simple to the outsider, it is not. First of all, you basically have no set schedule. You may work late one night and be back to work early the next morning. Second, you will make less working retail than being a nurse.
IF you really want a job in retail just keep applying. Training retail employees is not that difficult. If you are breathing then it should not be a problem.
You should consider teaching at the community college level. With your experience you would have a lot to offer upcoming nursing students. Teaching at the college level is about as easy as it gets. There is definitely intrinsic rewards that come from helping students succeed in their career aspirations. Pay won't be great, but benefits will be decent. Worth a try.
Between the internet and robotics I think retail is going to be phased out in the next five to ten years. Malls are dying and some chains are gradually dying (sears and radio shack).
Are you in a union?
I'd hate to say it but much of the time someones life is in everyones hands all the time. When I worked in retail we were shown a number of safety videos because people DID die in our competitors. Accidents happen. At one point someone put pool chemicals right above fertilizer. It leaked creating an explosion and fire in a store down south.
Perhaps you could learn medical coding and work for one of the companies of it (Epic or Meditech)
Open air retail is booming. Two developments just opened in this fall in the Atlanta area. Retail is changing, but it will still be around for years to come. The internet is just a tool for people to find what they need, the closest store near them that has the item, so they can just drive over and pick it up.
You should consider teaching at the community college level. With your experience you would have a lot to offer upcoming nursing students. Teaching at the college level is about as easy as it gets. There is definitely intrinsic rewards that come from helping students succeed in their career aspirations. Pay won't be great, but benefits will be decent. Worth a try.
Have you read the thread? She has already stated she doesn't have the requisite education to teach at a CC.
I don't know your salary but most RNs make north of 50k. Are you really looking for a retail job that pays 20k?
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