8:13 AM
US A MA
The first thing to decide before taking any further action is, what do you want? Is it just a job in which you earn enough money to get by? Or is it continuous growth and a long term career path? Perhaps it's independence and self control?
You might find yourself saying 'YES' to all these options.However, despite what people may tell you, you can't have it all! You need to know what is most important for you right now:
a) a steady salary
b) a career
c) Self employment?
If you 've saved enough money to run your household or if you currently don't have any financial responsibilities, then skip option 'a' and move onto option 'b' & 'c'. But if you are like most people in today's challenging economic climate, then securing a steady revenue stream is probably your first priority, so head down this direction first.
Now, money is money.If it comes from clerical work or from a managerial job.I suggest to first list down all the skills you have and link them to your potential jobs.Don't restrict your thinking.Can you teach or tutor? Set-up a stall in the weekly bazaars? Can you deliver fast food?
I read an article in Fortune magazine that highlighted top US executives who, after getting down-sized, delivered pizza to get by until job prospects improved.
I know some live examples where someone started his career as CSR in call center and now they are running there own Call center just after few years.My friend Haris started his career in Pizza Hut during under-graduation as CSR and now he is running Pizza Hut branch as Branch Manager after graduation.I know a person named Syed Munner who started his career as TELLER in a Bank while he has done Masters from University of Karachi but after 3 years he was selected as OPERATION MANAGER in the same branch of the bank where he was appointed as teller.
An interesting thing one executive said was that there is no shame in work, but there's plenty of shame in waiting for charity.If above all can do it, then why can't you????
BEST OF LUCK for your career
