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Left my job at the end of July 2008. Tried to work in the logistics business from home to make a new and different living and hopefully pulling in more than the $45k I was bringing in in take home. I am a former juvenile probation officer. Had to leave do the extreme burnout. Logistics is a business my younger brother is in and is pulling in six figures a year. He was the motivator to make the jump to this job choice. Here it is November 2008, I have been with two companies so far. The first one closed down after I was with them for one month. I have not made a dime and I need to be making some money for may family. Wife and two boys, 5 & 2. Never been trained in logistics other that over the INTERNET with hands on stuff from the two companies. They are/were mom and pop outfits that don't have larger corporate backing. On the other hand my brother has his own business with a larger, international outfit. He said if I come to where he is he will train me and bring me on board and I can work for his office. My hesitation is that he is 2500mi. away and I have to spend money I don't really have to get there. Working for him is no guarantee I would make a cent, but actual face to face training and use of in-house corporate resources would make some difference I am sure. But additionally I would be a 1099 employee as I am now, without any insurance. I have applied to some other jobs back in the criminal justice field and education, but they don't at all hold the potential for the income that I currently need and what I want to eventually earn. What way should I proceed? At this point I feel like I am letting my family down. Particularly my wife. My only action, lately, is inaction. I am paralyzed with fear. Fear of making things harder for my wife. Can I get some direction |
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sugar:maybe you could try a state University. There is usually some potential there. good luck and try not to panic.
2008-11-20 07:24
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marinemj:what does your wife say about all this? we can't tell you what to do. my inclination would be to make the investment in training and experience with your brother, then go from there. but you have to make this decision on your own. get some input from your wife and don't let her tell you she doesn't care or just wants you to be happy.
2008-11-22 13:01
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Jan:
Your still burned out my friend! I'm speaking from experience here. 30years in law enforcement left me unable to find anything as important as what I did. But, I was unable to continue for the same reasons as you. I miss it ALOT! But, life goes on and you need employment. Maybe the state where you live has offices you can go to in person and make use of their services. They don't just pay unemployment. Also, have you considered getting unemployment under the disability act. Temp disability. You can and probably do suffer from post tramatic stress. I do! Now that you don't go to your very important job (and it was important) anymore, you may be depressed about it. What on earth can you do that will be as important. Not much. But you can find something. Good Luck