From fernwood Inspiration for 2020
Dec 24, 2019 8:22:40 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Dec 24, 2019 8:22:40 GMT -5
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I want to thank my RTH family members (yes, you are all family to me), for the amazing support you have given me in 2019.
RTH has helped me so much this past year, as it was a difficult one. I am not tagging anyone in particular, but you know who you are. Walt, Nate, Rick, Mike, Tela and so many others.
Something I am sharing. I began a career as a Human Services professional in 1985. Had worked my way up to CEO of an organization that provided employment/training for those with a variety of challenges. Everything from total care to those who had ankle bracelets for offenses.
I was forced to move closer to my daughter after the death of my long time fiance.
Finding employment in this area was tough. I had to start at the bottom again in Human Services. Could not just be one who took direction from others with less education and experience than me.
Was violently attacked in early 2018. This prevented me from working or doing much for many months. Am still considered about 50% disabled, but receive no benefits.
Then, just to get back into job interviews, did one at my favorite craft brewery. One my daughter introduced me to. I was hired the next day.
Am now earning about the same as I would being a full time Human Services Professional, but working part time.
This position allows me to use all of my professional and volunteer experience and training. Plus, I am learning more about the brewing process. Share some of that with customers. The position meets my physical and driving restrictions.
2019 has been a great year. Yes, there were many set backs, but I feel all of those will be overcome in early 2020.
Who would have thought that I could earn the same as someone with a Masters in HS, working full time, as a beer tender in a craft brewery? Not me.
I am posting this as inspiration for others. Never be afraid to take a chance. Never be afraid to change careers, when you are close to retirement age. Follow your passions. Even if those passions are things you have no experience in.
Job skills are easily transferable. Common sense knowledge is huge.
Yes, there are still many employers out there who value the work ethic of those over 50 years old.
Never just settle for "a job". Peruse things you love for employment in our later years. Those over 50 need to have some fun and get paid for it. Start a new career. Who knows, you might have 20 years in this. Be able to train new employees. Love going to work, like I do.
I appreciated something my employer posted on FB. They said I "volunteered" to work Christmas Day. Told their 2000+ followers to stop by.
i appreciate the many other support items my employer shows me.
I am a firm believer that everyone, no matter their age, has a perfect way of income. It is all up to them to find that match.
Love you all,
Beth
I want to thank my RTH family members (yes, you are all family to me), for the amazing support you have given me in 2019.
RTH has helped me so much this past year, as it was a difficult one. I am not tagging anyone in particular, but you know who you are. Walt, Nate, Rick, Mike, Tela and so many others.
Something I am sharing. I began a career as a Human Services professional in 1985. Had worked my way up to CEO of an organization that provided employment/training for those with a variety of challenges. Everything from total care to those who had ankle bracelets for offenses.
I was forced to move closer to my daughter after the death of my long time fiance.
Finding employment in this area was tough. I had to start at the bottom again in Human Services. Could not just be one who took direction from others with less education and experience than me.
Was violently attacked in early 2018. This prevented me from working or doing much for many months. Am still considered about 50% disabled, but receive no benefits.
Then, just to get back into job interviews, did one at my favorite craft brewery. One my daughter introduced me to. I was hired the next day.
Am now earning about the same as I would being a full time Human Services Professional, but working part time.
This position allows me to use all of my professional and volunteer experience and training. Plus, I am learning more about the brewing process. Share some of that with customers. The position meets my physical and driving restrictions.
2019 has been a great year. Yes, there were many set backs, but I feel all of those will be overcome in early 2020.
Who would have thought that I could earn the same as someone with a Masters in HS, working full time, as a beer tender in a craft brewery? Not me.
I am posting this as inspiration for others. Never be afraid to take a chance. Never be afraid to change careers, when you are close to retirement age. Follow your passions. Even if those passions are things you have no experience in.
Job skills are easily transferable. Common sense knowledge is huge.
Yes, there are still many employers out there who value the work ethic of those over 50 years old.
Never just settle for "a job". Peruse things you love for employment in our later years. Those over 50 need to have some fun and get paid for it. Start a new career. Who knows, you might have 20 years in this. Be able to train new employees. Love going to work, like I do.
I appreciated something my employer posted on FB. They said I "volunteered" to work Christmas Day. Told their 2000+ followers to stop by.
i appreciate the many other support items my employer shows me.
I am a firm believer that everyone, no matter their age, has a perfect way of income. It is all up to them to find that match.
Love you all,
Beth