What should I do with my life?

Question

I have a degree in Business Management/Marketing, but hate sitting in an office all day. I also sold media for Raycom Media (WOIO/WUAB). The job was very lucrative and I functioned well in that capacity, however it was to much pressure and I was never home (family is important to me.) I went to school for teaching, but after a year I decided that the job market and salary would not meet my needs. I am very artistic. I love to draw, read, write, decorate my home and bake. I enjoy helping and taking care of others when they are sick or listening when they need advice. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty and although I know nothing about automobiles, I have no problem opening up the hood and trying to figure out what is going on (my husband does not appreciate this). I really like to garden and plant flowers. I get bored easily and enjoy variety. Unfortunately, most of the jobs that I would like do not pay very well. Most people do not understand why I would rather make $5/hr deliveri

Answer 1

It sounds like you would be great at running a business- something in baked goods or floral baskets perhaps?

Answer 2

You sounds like me. I have an accounting degree with 2 yrs experience in accounting firm and 3 yrs experience in communication industry.
I quit working, went back to school for 2 more yrs, graduated then try some mail order business (before the internet days). Did not make enough to survive, have to deliver chinese food for supplement.
Then ventured into office cleaning business, quite successful for 5 yrs, after that became burnt out and lost most of the contracts.
Then went into e-bay business and became Power Seller, but then competition was so stiff and did not make money.
I guess I have the same question, what should I do with my life?
For now I am a used car salesman!

Answer 3

Gosh, except for the Business degree, you sound a lot like me. Fortunately, I am retired now. You know, I think you are going to have to bite the bullet and decide whether you want the money or your interests. Sounds to me like you would enjoy being a full-time homemaker, but that doesn't pay enough. Have you thought of taking the courses at the community college to become a day care provider. It's hard work and demands a lot of patience, but you could use some of your interests and care for and nurture kids and make some money as well. Good luck.

Answer 4

Wow - um.... this site helped me - all free - do the exercises to try and centre your likes and dislikes: http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=2000

You might like to consider starting your own business. Ebay is a good place to start. Assess the market and add your mark :)

Also, remember you often need to start at the bottom to work your way to the top. What about marketing-communication?

...Or... what about becoming a counsellor at schools? If you'd like to make a difference, try a community focus - why not apply for a job at your local council?

Don't forget the justice department - we always need people, especially in corrections. Help offenders, help victims... :)

Perhaps try volunteering with your local Emergency service - its really rewarding and you might find some direction.

Answer 5

maybe something to do with landscaping or home decorating?
teaching ceramics or flower arranging (then do that for weddings), or get yourself on some arts board of directors or something where you can choose paintings to be displayed and travel to search them out. How a type of antiques road show for the counties near you. Traveling and selling prescription drugs from the makers of them to doctors is good money (maybe you could have a special area near home that you work). How about having 2 part time jobs and split your talents.

Answer 6

You could start some sort of online business selling stuff on the eBay auction site, such as plant-seeds, gardening books, tools, etc. You can also sell services, such as garden design. You don't have to stick to a single line of business. You could sell your own drawings at the same time. One of the advantages of eBay is that you can start and stop the business at any time, for vacations or just to take a break, by just not posting any more auction listings for a while.

There are plenty of books and info on the web on selling stuff on eBay. Talk to someone who has sold things on there already.

You can open a Paypal business account for free to accept paypal or credit-card/debit-card payments from people. Paypal is a funds-transfer company owned by eBay.

You can set up an 'eBay shop' to sell a wide variety of goods. Also, eBay now has an eBay express site where eBay power-sellers with good customer-feedback ratings can sell brand-new goods at fixed prices, rather than by the auction method.

I read somewhere that 'you make money when you buy, rather than when you sell'. If everyone is selling similar products at similar prices, the person who makes the most money is the one who can buy their products at the lowest possible prices. Some of the books on eBay selling cover how to find cheap end-of-line prodcuts in clearance sales, importing cheap goods straight from china, getting goods manufactured for you, etc.

Some people use 'drop-shippers', wholesalers/ manufacturers/ suppliers who will ship goods straight to your customers for a fee, so that you don't have to wrap and mail parcels. Be wary of the high fees some of them charge. It is difficult to find a genuinely good drop-shipper that isn't trying to rip you off with high fees. Also, there are lots of people selling eBooks with out-of-date lists of drop-shippers. If you can find one that is genuine, it would seem a good way to outsource a tedious part of your business, leaving you to do the creative and interesting bits.

Answer 7

it looks like you have to distinguish between your hobbies, talents, and what you want to do with your life. Just b/c you like to do something doesn't mean you should make a living out of it. think about something that you can see yourself doing everyday and not get tired of it. think about the benefits that you'll gain from them and how you can provide for your family. for instance, there are many talented singers out there who are not signed to any record deals. they enjoy singing at church but becoming a musician is not something they want to do. you have a degree in something which is good. some people spend their whole lives working at a job which they don't like. they do it just so they can provide for their family. but to keep themselves happy they do other things on the side. hope this helps you!!!

Answer 8

Find out what you like doing and figure how to make into enough of business to pay the bills.
Live life with as few fetters as possible.

Answer 9

Hello. I do business mentoring. If you would like some information (it's free) you can email me and I'll give it to you.

Good luck.

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