Everyone knows what it feels like to have a job they hate. Getting up, getting dressed and preparing for the day can all be challenges when you don’t love the work you do.
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If you find yourself in a situation like this, it may be time to consider a career change. It is never too late to change what you do for a living. If you love what you do, you will never have to work another day in your life.
Consider the following four career areas if you desperately need to get out of your current one.
Law enforcement
This career field is one of the most rewarding yet challenging areas to work in. Many different jobs can be found in the criminal justice or law enforcement sector: police officer, border patrol officer and even dog handler.
Careers in law enforcement guarantee that you will be exposed to new things each and every day, something that those who find themselves locked up in a cubicle all day would likely welcome. Most law enforcement agencies require a four-year degree and police academy graduation as prerequisites for employment.
If you feel the need to make the world a better place, then this area may be right for you.
Aerospace systems
Any space buff will immediately agree that the aerospace sector is one of the best industries to work in. What a thrill it would be to be the person who presses the button that launches a rocket into space, to work on the Mars rover project, or to help mate a payload capsule to its launch vehicle.
The aerospace industry offers many types of jobs, including propulsion techs, engineers, designers and assemblers. Working in the aerospace industry can expose you to things that you would otherwise not be able to experience. Again, a four-year degree is usually required, as is some experience in the industry.
School teacher
Arguably the most rewarding career someone could have, working with children can change your life for the better.
Whether it is helping kids with learning or developmental issues overcome those issues, helping a deaf or blind child navigate and communicate or simply watching the children you teach grow and learn as a direct result of your efforts, this career choice can make a real difference in the lives of kids in your community.
Dental assistant
Any career in the medical field can be very rewarding, both financially as well as personally. A dental assistant trained in an assistant program is a great choice for a new career for several reasons.
Consider going to a specialized school, like Academy of Dental Careers, to get prepared for this vocation. You can be proud of what you do in that you are helping patients stay healthy and keep their teeth in good shape.
Also, as an assistant you can learn much of the practices and procedures performed by the dentist. In this way, you are actually getting a free education for your own future dental practice.
If you find yourself hating your current job and you feel that a change is needed, consider these areas as potential new careers. Whether you look further in to a career as a law enforcement officer or decide that an aerospace job would suit you better, know that each of these brings new experiences each and every day.
If working with children sounds like a great way to earn a living for you, consider becoming a teacher. If you enjoy the feeling you get from making sure people are healthy and educated about dental hygiene, think about looking into a dental assistant position.
Whatever you do, don’t get stuck in a job you hate. Remember, it’s never too late to change your mind when it comes to your career. If you choose to do something you love for a living, you’ll never have to work.
[Editor’s note: If you’re actively looking for a job, Atkins Global currently has open positions in various fields, including engineering, aviation, and project management.]
Meghan Belnap
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