Fall Work at Home Assessment (Part 1)

September is a month of many changes ,including the scenery, school schedules, and temperature. Another common change is transitioning from working outside the home on-site to working at home.

However, one should perform a quick work at home assessment:

1. Review your background. What is your education, employment history, skills?
2. Do you want to remain in the same field/industry?
3. Are you prepared to make sacrifices to switch to a new field/industry?

Remember, these questions may seem silly ,but you would be amazed how many individuals want to work at home because of so-called quick easy money. Part 2 to follow....

The Medical Field and Job Searches

As a chronic lady, you may have experienced a recent job loss or pay reduction which makes you want to look for another job. Our economy is still bad but some industries have weathered the storm. For instance, the nursing shortage has caused some hospitals/insurance companies/health organizations to increase their pay rates along with perks including working at home.

Here are a few ideal work at home jobs for those of you with nursing backgrounds: (Remember your results may vary)

1) Telephone Case Manager
2) Home Health Insurance Coordinator
3) Online Health Community Manager

Each of these positions offer a degree of flexibility along with good pay.

Jobs (Finding a Job in a Tough Econony)

It is sad that there is still a debate about if we are in a recession. My question to you is "Did you stop and read this post" since the answer is yes then you realize that we are in a recession. The worst thing during a recession is the worry of a job loss.

Whether you have lost your job or you are thinking of finding a new job. Take the time to consider your background. Some fields are still hiring such as computers, education, and health so consider if you have the transferable skills (for example, communication/computer/interpersonal) to make a change or if you need to establish stronger technical skills via certification/on the job training.

Remember, if you do experience a job lose review your family budget and downgrade/delete options such as cell phone, cable, clothers, gift buying, and travel. Also, check with your local/state/federal agencies for information and financial assistance (You paid into the system so accept the help)

Self Improvement (Motivation)

Tomorrow is Monday. Many of us dread it because of undesired/unfulfilled jobs and the lack of desire or uncertainty to make a significant change. As women with chronic diseases/disorders, it can be more challenging to find a desire business/job based on our educations, employment histories, passions, and talents. The first thing needed is the motivation to make a change. You may want to make a small change such as taking a class, or speaking with a person who is performing your desired job. Consider the following low-cost options:

1) Attend a library or small business administration workshop about business/careers/jobs.
2) Borrow books from the library about different businesses.
3) Consider taking a business/career compatibility-type test before taking expensive courses.
4) Discover your talents by volunteering.
5) Watch for business/workforce trends to determine areas for future growth.

By investigating your options, you may be able to find a business, career, or job and enjoy your Monday mornings.

Jobs

The end of summer is here and most of us think about new jobs during the fall season when most recruiters/human resources departments have returned from their summer vacations. The end of summer is here. No more lazy beach days, great street fairs, or all day mall trips. Now is the time when some of us think about new jobs during the fall season when most human resources/recruiters have returned from their summer vacations. However, it is a good idea to get a head start by sending out your resume, updating your interview outfits, and reviewing possible interview questions. There are a variety of ways to obtain information about the job/employment options. Here are important things to consider while job hunting:
1) What type of job is desired?
You need to determine the type of job desired. Some jobs such as customer service, telmarketing, and telephone insurance claim examiner require your working inside while jobs such as pet sitting, outside sales, and home health care nurses will allow going outside. outside.
2) What are your qualifications for the job?
Consider your education, employment history, passions, and talents before considering a job search. If you go to an interview and do not meet the mininum qualifications, it would waste your time. However, if you meet most of the advertised requirements and it is a possible 2nd or 3rd choice then you may want to follow with an interview. 3) What are the hours of the job?
If the job gives a broad range of work hours such as 7 pm est. to 7 pm est. and your can not fulfill the time frame for physical/educational/family reasons you should be up front. If you apply through an employment agency and you do not fulfill the time It may cause a severe mark against your future relationship with the agency. 4) Where is the location of the desired job?
If you go to the interview during non-standard business hours, you must consider this when accepting the job. Traffic/Public transportation may add significantly to your estimated time frame which can cause you to be late/not show up as expected.
5) What is the entire compensation including salary, bonuses, commissions, work/life balance, and future opportunites?
Most people consider the salary and benefits such as medical/dental/vacation/holidays of a job offer. However, you should consider if you need special consideration. For example, as a parent of young children with regular child support you may need more time off to support a work/life balance. On the other hand, if you are semi-retired with a guaranteed pension your primary concern may be medical insurance. Only you can determine your best work choice.
Honestly, before you decide to seek extensive help from family/friends/associates consider investigating options via the internet, the library, or volunteer work before making a major change. For instance, your new company's health plan may exclude a prior medical condition. As you search for your next job, take the time to consider all the pros and cons before making a final decision.