Should You Switch Jobs in a Recession?

Hospitality jobs are available - the best paying are the sales and catering jobs in hotels

I decided to make a switch. Real Estate wasn't moving so I tried something different. I live nears some nice hotels and decided to see what jobs might fit my background.

A sales person suggested I try an on-line hotel sales certificate program so I could apply for a hotel sales positon.

I did, and it was the best thing I ever did. I found a hotel sales traiing course at aprinda.com

I also took a catering course. I've never looked back, I love my job and you can't be the environment and great people. Give hotel sales a try and enjoy your job

Nancy Basquez of FL @ Jun 13, 2009 22:16:34 PM

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SGJobSearch @ Mar 20, 2009 10:51:59 AM

What do you recommend?

Hi,

I am working as a professional in an oil company that is one of the biggest in its field, it is a dream for almost every one, and I got an offer from a small company providing service to my current company, with better position (general manager), salary and benefits.

I am more secured here but not so happy for several reasons, I can still live with that.

What do you recommend? should I make the move?

Thanks

MSS of CA @ Mar 18, 2009 07:04:36 AM

Finding the Job You Love in a Recession

As a Career Strategist and Owner of Careers with Wings (www.careerswithwings.com), I do get clients who want to do a career change to something that they are more passionate about even in this economy. What I suggest is a short-term plan and a long-term plan. Short-term of course would include staying in the position they have and long-term means working towards a job that they are more passionate about by networking in their dream field to find about about opportunities and also getting additional training if necessary. I tell them to never give up on their dream but to keep working towards it. My book "FINDING YOUR PASSION: The Easy Guide to Your Dream Career" will be released April 1, 2009 and is current on Amazon for preorder and addresses this topic.

Marcy Morrison of CA @ Mar 09, 2009 00:15:51 AM

To Jon of CO

:)This article would be relevant to you. I'm glad you enjoyed it; seems you'll find it handy for your own career progression.

bhline of IL @ Mar 02, 2009 21:23:22 PM

to bhline of IL...

Can you provide a link to your blog? No? Then shut up. Most of us don't have the time to read 10,000 blogs like you do. I found this article quite insightful, actually, and I work in the field.

Jon of CO @ Mar 02, 2009 11:22:11 AM

Think about the big picture

Another suggestion to add to the list: Rather than looking at this as a job decision, look at how it fits into the bigger picture of your career. Will switching jobs advance your long-term goals, or simply change your day-to-day work environment?

If the prospective job doesn't offer much in terms of opportunity to learn and advance, then it may not be worth the jump. If you want to improve your current situation, remind yourself of your long-term goals and plot the steps to get there. Rather than going for another job, go for the experiences and connections that lead toward your ultimate goal.

Jessica Howard, www.upmo.com of CA @ Feb 24, 2009 16:23:07 PM

Good Article

Very valid points. People often don't think about what a risk they're taking with a new job. Often, it's worth the risk, but right now, the stakes are higher.

SA of CA @ Feb 24, 2009 13:37:13 PM