Looking for a new path
By Brooke
@Bdanie21 (1)
United States
December 29, 2014 8:20pm CST
So I've recently separated from my partner, of almost 10 years, 9 months ago. We moved out of our home in August and live 3 1/2 hours from each other now. In my mind and heart, there is no going back since we were both unhappy. The thought of even trying to mend things gets me uneasy and scared, because I don't believe it would be any easier, just a part of our lives we'll always remember and hold against each other. So I'm done. I'm finished. And I'm not going back. I'm moving on. So my question is; what's next? I have nothing holding/tying me down here in Georgia. I've always wanted to travel for work or just leisure, so I know now is the time. But how do I start that? What do I do to get my foot in a door that will advance my career and get me exposure? I know this is a broad questions with not much info to go off of, but you're all welcomed to ask anything you'd like. I currently work in specialty furniture management. I have a strong retail management background, hospitality management, as well as, sleep and bedding management and training and development experience. I would like to stay east coast, but I'm not against venturing out. All of my family is north east / tri-state but I can travel anywhere.
What's your advice?
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
30 Dec 14
Not sure sometimes an opportunity will turn up when we actively search. You could be talking to a friend or looking online or sending out resumes. Something could come up in your field or company if you show desire to expand your horizons and who knows it might even be in something new you would consider an option if change and moving is your desire. Otherwise, it stay put and change you?
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@Summeryin (25)
• Shanghai, China
21 Apr 15
What's you dream? Sometimes you can ask youself ,make a list which steps you are stay now?How to improve yourself arrived to the goal?You need quite environment to thinking.Good luck!
@chenpengig (2)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Dec 14
I have just one thing to say:you should know what you want?
@tiepitre (3)
• Klong Luang Peng, Thailand
31 Dec 14
It will be very tough at first but you did the right thing if you weren't happy. The next thing is to just try and stay positive and move on. Which is easier said than done. Focus on your work or a hobby to try and take your mind off things. Build your life back up the way you want it to go and you will be so much happier
@Maitaitai (8)
• Auckland, New Zealand
1 Jan 15
Well done for taking such a big step - no easy task that. I would suggest that you do something that completely takes your mind of this, that will help reset your vision for the future. Could you try travelling or getting a job on a cruise ship or similar. You will meet a lot of people and can use your skills there. If this is too drastic a step for you, then try volunteering with a local organisation, that can be immensely rewarding and life-changing. All the best!
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
30 Dec 14
It is said - where there is a will, there is a way. If you want to move on, you will find out the ways to find out a job. Now a days, there are numerous on line opportunities to try. You could search the opportunities and then you could decide if any job suits you. All the best.
@Laur1991 (2)
• United Kingdom
30 Dec 14
It will be very tough at first but you did the right thing if you weren't happy. The next thing is to just try and stay positive and move on. Which is easier said than done. Focus on your work or a hobby to try and take your mind off things. Build your life back up the way you want it to go and you will be so much happier
