Sunday, December 8, 2013

Changing Goals

As I previously discussed I have taken time off of work to recover and regroup my personal and work goals. I have been working since I was 16 years old in health care. Most of that time has been full time. I have been looking for a position that will allow me to work part time. This time off has been wonderful. If I could I would stay home. I now have grandchildren to enjoy. I have decided to scale back on things financially so that I can do this. The search has been very frustrating. I have had a difficult time interviewing. I feel that this is because I have been a manager for the past 20 plus years and it is hard to just answer questions. I tend to ask too many, which I feel an appear arrogant. I also feel that it is hard for people to understand that I don't want to be a manager full time. They see a resume that shows many years of management that includes multi facility positions. Unlike most people I am ready to slow down (not work less hard) in my work life. I wish I could hear from more people in the same position to help support me. One of my friends has changed her work life to working from home. Another has actually changed roles much like me to work a less stressful position. If you are having the same issues or have advice I would love to hear from you.