career move for a woman in their 40's with only a ged?

Answer 1

Depends on your experience and how willing you are to retrain.

Have you tried talking to a career counsellor? You can find one at a government-run agency or local community college. Also, try the link below.

Answer 2

As others have said, it depends on your past job experience and interests. If you have any office skills, I'd suggest you apply for federal, state or local government entry-level position. You still have 20 years plus to work in your career and could easily move your way up the ladder based on your performance once you're in the door.

I've included a link to USAJOBS, the web site for employment offered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. There's a lot of information there as well as a search engine of currently-available jobs. The second link came up on a Google search, and is about finding a government job.

Hope this information is of some help. Don't lose hope - many women have started successful careers at your age based on their desire to succeed.

Answer 3

Here are a few ideas, depending on your skills, hobbies, and location:

Pet sitter (my side gig, sometimes more lucrative than my day job! :) )

Optician: Popular in my area, it's someone who learns the adjustment, repair, and dispensing of eyewear, as well as optical lab skills. My county has a short adult education training program that a lot of people qualify to have covered by financial aid. Highest paying positions are at large organizations like Kaiser.

Realtor: Your success is tied to the market, but it can offer a very flexible schedule, and you can study for the exam around your current job's schedule.

Pharmacy technician: If you don't or can't attend a training program for it, drugstores like Longs offer on the job training for their employees.

Home business: The best of all worlds, if you can turn your hobby (crafts, etc.) or passion into a moneymaking career.

Check with your local adult education center to find out about low cost or free retraining programs in your area.

Good luck to you, and I hope this helps! :)

Answer 4

Find something you do well and can do for yourself. Be your own business. Offer services or goods and don't be afraid to use the web.