Reply #36: So, you are at a "coast" point. (There is nothing wrong with that, by the [View All]

[IdaBriggs]

way.) When I say "coast" I mean "work eight hours a day doing something meaningful to you, collect a paycheck, and then go home!"

How odd is our society where such a thing is considered to be "coasting?" :evilgrin:

Please read my post again. Some of the things are just ideas, and do not have to involve you doing casework, especially if YOU put yourself in charge of your own scheduling (or are you like my husband and myself, where you sort of slide into crazy hours because you are a "whatever it takes to get the job done" type of person?).

One of the suggestions was "teach English as a second language in a foreign country." Limited hours, good money, great opportunity to recharge a bit. Its still a way to be of service to others, without sucking all of your own life force away. I yahoo'd the phrase, and this website was one of the many that came up -- http://teflpro.com/faq.htm#job -- they even help you find a job!

While its good to know what you DON'T want, its a much more challenging to figure out what you DO want. Start defining your dream job, and you will be amazed to discover that it really is out there (says the Eternal Optimist). If you want to talk to me personally, maybe I can help you a little bit with some of them. You are not the first person I know who is going through this stage of "stuck!" and sometimes talking to a stranger about what you want helps out. You can PM me if you want, and I will provide my private contact info.

You have TREMENDOUS skills. When you are ready to come back and throw yourself into the insanity of a passionate cause, there are a gazillion of them awaiting your time and attention. In the meantime, take a "re-charge" position -- pick a country, and get paid to explore it. Or, if you hate traveling, there are other questions to answer to help you find a comfortable position. I *know* you can do this!!! :)

(By the way, can you tell I'm a problem solver by trade? Snicker.)