career switch

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Permalink Reply by MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on September 8, 2008 at 11:08am

I'm always preaching how bad the economy is and how these days you shouldn't bounce without a plan. With that said, maybe you should go back to school, and get the basics of business management or fashion design or focus on something that will benefit you during the transition, while keeping your current position. You could also find creative outlets to use your current knowledge like doing graphic design work for a fashion magazine or and industry magazine, like source for example. You could also try to do stuff for fashion shows or charity events that surround either the fashion or entertaiment industry. That way you can break in softly without completely throwing away your current career. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Honeycoated on September 8, 2008 at 11:16am

Good ideas Allegra. What about your career don't you like? Is it the company or the industry itself? What about the music and fashion idustry do you like? Are you passionate about either of those or do you just like them because they seem exciting?
I am making a career change and it's kind of hard

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Permalink Reply by she-who-rocks on September 8, 2008 at 11:18am

I'm with you, don't bounce unless you have a sure thing. As far a s music you can do graphic design in the industry album covers and all that promo stuff. I guess your opportunities also depend on where you live.....If you don't have kids you are at an advantage since you have plenty of time to go back to school during your off work hours.
I would start with a list of what your ideal job is and then begin searching for jobs that entail items on your list.

allegra said:

I'm always preaching how bad the economy is and how these days you shouldn't bounce without a plan. With that said, maybe you should go back to school, and get the basics of business management or fashion design or focus on something that will benefit you during the transition, while keeping your current position. You could also find creative outlets to use your current knowledge like doing graphic design work for a fashion magazine or and industry magazine, like source for example. You could also try to do stuff for fashion shows or charity events that surround either the fashion or entertaiment industry. That way you can break in softly without completely throwing away your current career. Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Sugar on September 8, 2008 at 11:53am

Damn I would like to see your work....I'm in desperate need of a graphic designer....
What would you like to do in that industry?

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Permalink Reply by Le Coquette on September 8, 2008 at 11:57am

I was going to actually start a discussion on the same thing....On one hand, I know I should stay where I'm at and on the hand I want to switch. Belle Femme, I don't know where you are from but I think in NYC it is soooo hard to switch careers especially if you live by yourself with no roommates. The cost of living is so expensive here to switch careers and build your way back up :( Music and fashion are hard careers because they pay shit to begin with (or nothing at all) because they know that so many people are trying to break in.

My question is does anyone know of any 16-18mth programs that when finished can put someone on good ground or atleast stable ground? I know some healthcare careers can pay well after the first year as well as some paralegal positions. Anyone else with any ideas?

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Permalink Reply by bella femme on September 8, 2008 at 12:00pm

Thanks for all the advice given so far, I still enjoy graphic design and will probably continue to do it as a side hustle. The idea of going back to school has crossed my mind but being in my mid 20's I'm not that comfortable with going back to a college campus. I don't know the exact position title but I would like to conceptualize stage performances, set design, etc., for concert tours, award shows, fashion shows ( the more theatrical ones) , etc., and if I did go back to school what would be the appropriate major?

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Permalink Reply by MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on September 8, 2008 at 12:04pm

theater or drama depending on the university, you will get a lot of technical info for the behind the scenes work.

bella femme said:

Thanks for all the advice given so far, I still enjoy graphic design and will probably continue to do it as a side hustle. The idea of going back to school has crossed my mind but being in my mid 20's I'm not that comfortable with going back to a college campus. I don't know the exact position title but I would like to conceptualize stage performances, set design, etc., for concert tours, award shows, fashion shows ( the more theatrical ones) , etc., and if I did go back to school what would be the appropriate major?

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Permalink Reply by MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on September 8, 2008 at 12:05pm

also people go back to school at 50 there was a man that went at like 80, girl please you are not old, you are never too old to learn.

bella femme said:

Thanks for all the advice given so far, I still enjoy graphic design and will probably continue to do it as a side hustle. The idea of going back to school has crossed my mind but being in my mid 20's I'm not that comfortable with going back to a college campus. I don't know the exact position title but I would like to conceptualize stage performances, set design, etc., for concert tours, award shows, fashion shows ( the more theatrical ones) , etc., and if I did go back to school what would be the appropriate major?

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Permalink Reply by she-who-rocks on September 8, 2008 at 12:11pm

There is always teaching, if you can handle it. If you have a degree most states have a program where you agree to teach for a few years and they will pay for you to take the ed classes you need. Teaching makes a decent amount and you will never get laid off :) Keeping in mind the pay is only for 10 months, which is why people freak out in comparision to other jobs.
Slim said:

I was going to actually start a discussion on the same thing....On one hand, I know I should stay where I'm at and on the hand I want to switch. Belle Femme, I don't know where you are from but I think in NYC it is soooo hard to switch careers especially if you live by yourself with no roommates. The cost of living is so expensive here to switch careers and build your way back up :( Music and fashion are hard careers because they pay shit to begin with (or nothing at all) because they know that so many people are trying to break in.

My question is does anyone know of any 16-18mth programs that when finished can put someone on good ground or atleast stable ground? I know some healthcare careers can pay well after the first year as well as some paralegal positions. Anyone else with any ideas?

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Permalink Reply by she-who-rocks on September 8, 2008 at 12:25pm

I know when I was in college our night classes were all mixed ages, not the day ones so much. You could take those classes, there are also a ton of online options now, you could look into that also.

bella femme said:

Thanks for all the advice given so far, I still enjoy graphic design and will probably continue to do it as a side hustle. The idea of going back to school has crossed my mind but being in my mid 20's I'm not that comfortable with going back to a college campus. I don't know the exact position title but I would like to conceptualize stage performances, set design, etc., for concert tours, award shows, fashion shows ( the more theatrical ones) , etc., and if I did go back to school what would be the appropriate major?

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Permalink Reply by bella femme on September 8, 2008 at 12:36pm

Thanks again, now I am seriously contemplating going back to school. Now I have to come up with a plan like which schools to apply to, @ slim I'm currently in Arlington, VA but I am seriously planning to move, especially since I will be switching careers, industries and income lol. @ sugar I do mostly web-design what did you need help with? Thanks goldfish for the blog link.

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Permalink Reply by MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on September 8, 2008 at 12:40pm

Aww, I'm so glad you're motivated. BA is like a little sorority or a secret society or something, wherever you go in the world one of our sisters is there if you need them. Good luck to you in all you pursue.

bella femme said:

Thanks again, now I am seriously contemplating going back to school. Now I have to come up with a plan like which schools to apply to, @ slim I'm currently in Arlington, VA but I am seriously planning to move, especially since I will be switching careers, industries and income lol. @ sugar I do mostly web-design what did you need help with? Thanks goldfish for the blog link.

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