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Posted by: CuriousGeorgina Original: 1/20/2005 10:18 PM Views: 12 Comments: 11 eProps: 22 Read Comments Post a Comment Back to Your Xanga Site

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Thursday, January 20, 2005

So how many out there have started a new career after over a decade in another one? Any tips on how to think it through?

I started as a corporate editor and ran a business with a technical-writing partner for many years. I even did a short stint as president of a national editors' professional organization. For various reasons, I find myself at the end of my interest in that career, and I've been looking for another one.

Novelist? Hmm... not very practical, but I'll probably try it anyway. Travel agent? Realtor? Lawyer? (Law clerk?) Bartender? Property manager? Ooo, not that one, it'll involve budgeting and I'm virtually innumerate. Very literate though! Cute pop starlet? Oh oh, too old for that one! Teacher?

You can see I'm having fun with this. My last career had its ups and downs, that's for sure. I want to really enjoy my next one!

Now if I can just get over my suspicion that my future involves sitting in classrooms with outspoken teenagers...

Outgoing (E) 74.07% Withdrawn (I) 25.93%
Imaginative (N) 54.29% Realistic (S) 45.71%
Emotional (F) 57.14% Intellectual (T) 42.86%
Improvised (P) 71.43% Organized (J) 28.57%

Your type is: ENFP

You are an Inspirer, possible professions include - conference planner, speech pathologist, HR development trainer, ombudsman, clergy, journalist, newscaster, career counselor, housing director, character actor, marketing consultant, musician/composer, artist, information-graphics designer, human resource manager, merchandise planner, advertising account manager, dietitian/nutritionist, speech pathologist, massage therapist, editor/art director.

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What about art director? Being in charge of the abstract?!

Posted 1/21/2005 2:00 AM by soonaquitter

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Been there done that, sort of. I started adulthood as a science reporter, moved on to technical editing, got disgusted with having so many diverse audiences to please (editors, readers, scientists) that I jumped off a cliff and moved to Las Vegas where I became a croupier and had a satisfying 20-year career in the gaming industry. Retired at 50, unretired at 63 to become a security officer and believe it or not, I'm nutso about my job. In fact, I barely have time to comment here, 'cause it's time to get ready for work! (Thanks for subbing.)

Posted 1/21/2005 6:02 AM by twoberry

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I took the REAL test, and I'm an ENFP also. Bartending was lots of fun, and pays in cash, mostly.

Posted 1/21/2005 7:59 AM by didntusedtobelumpy

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I say throw all thoughts into a hat, and pull one out. You're young, you have time to be lots of things! Good luck!

Posted 1/21/2005 9:55 AM by CndFrnd - reply

Which one would interest you most? You want something you can enjoy, for that's what life is all about.

Posted 1/21/2005 3:35 PM by beckzach05 - reply

not that lucky but wish you the best.

Posted 1/21/2005 9:42 PM by CULATR - reply

How is the weather in Toronto?????

Posted 1/22/2005 12:35 PM by watermonster - reply

My career involves sitting in classrooms with outspoken teenagers. If you have any questions, fire away!

Posted 1/22/2005 9:20 PM by queenoscots

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Ah, thanks for this career test. It's fun to know. I'm putting it at my xanga and plugging your xanga in as credit. Thank you as always. I too want a meaningful job when I return to the job market one day. Have a good day!

Posted 1/23/2005 4:03 PM by writing_samples - reply

How about a new career after 20 years? I'm still pondering that, and enjoying looking after my kids while I mull it over. My problem is that I've realized I hate what I've been doing, and yet that's where all my skills & experience lie. I sure don't have any answers...

Posted 1/24/2005 3:54 AM by maggie_mcfrenzie

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