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Career change

me_for_president · 2023-04-21 10:41:14

Hi I'm in my early 30s didn't go to college and have worked in different industries, I just don't know what I actually want to do . Is there anyone to talk to or do some tests to find out what I might be good at ? I have been thinking of doing a Electrical Trade or doing a course to be a Physiotherapist or PE teacher. Just…

21-04-2023 11:41am

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me_for_president

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Hi I'm in my early 30s didn't go to college and have worked in different industries, I just don't know what I actually want to do . Is there anyone to talk to or do some tests to find out what I might be good at ?

I have been thinking of doing a Electrical Trade or doing a course to be a Physiotherapist or PE teacher. Just not sure I would be able to go back full time as can't afford not to work. The college fees are putting me off as the salary doesn't seem to be great for what you actually have to do.

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058293304/career-change

I think doing something like the Myers Brigs Test will help. It's a questionnaire you fill out and it will suggest jobs that would suit your personality type.

Have a go at it and see if any of the career suggestions appeal to you.

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