looking at some point to get out of hospitality after 13.5 years

[car10001]

hi everyone

as the title says am looking to get out of hospitality after 13 years, been doing it since 22 & have always enjoyed it until coronavirus started, since the industry has been able to re open around june 2020 its been nothing but hard.

would just like to do something where you can have a uninterrupted lunch break & have a work life balance.

the only days that actually have off were asked for functions and events, every other day you wernt put down to work youre always getting called in or are thinking about it because of needs or theres someone who cant come in.

am a person that likes to work for the extra money and hold things for as long as possible, however have started realising how hard the hospitality work is and since june 2020 its got worse and it hasent got any better and am looking to do something that doesnt take over your life.

do know and see people that have a better work life balance and probably earn the same or more money in less time than you would in hospitality.

the place of work is for sale and plan to be out once it sells or at some point before the 20 years is up and have used the finding out its for sale as the chance to do as much as possible towards the next thing while am able to spread out costs in tools and training.

was also taught to never leave a job before having another option incase it takes a while unless the business sells.

a 65 year old co worker left to retire which hasnt made it easy and you wonder why she couldnt wait for a couple more years and hope it sells.

am just trying to hang on a bit longer as there is no option at moment for the extra money and because of loyalty to current owners.

do you lot think itll sell before your 20 years is up or is it upto you to do something when youre ready.

if the person taking over wants to keep you whats best way to say no or say you only want to do the secondhand side and youre not able to do what youre doing now.

will be doing electrical test & tag plus the other bits to it and to make the work consistent 2-3 days part time a week what other services would be good to add 

with part time business is it just the usual you can earn so much before it starts to be affected but income must be reported like when working part time.

thanks  

[geoff]

Hello car10001, being involved in the hospitality business opens the door to so many activities, such as 'accommodation, restaurants, cafes, bars, theme parks, airlines, cruise ships, caravan parks, bed and breakfasts and tourist attractions', all of which may be totally different to what you are currently doing.

In particular airlines and cruise ships will take you to other parts of the world to see and may allow you to make another choice, completely different to this job.

Have you had a look at any of these.

Geoff.

Life Member.

[Sophie_M]

Dear car10001,

Changing one's career is as hard, and as easy, as it seems. We learn skills in almost every job which can be transferred across to other jobs. However, each job also has its own specific required skills.

We would like to suggest that you consider what type, or types, of jobs you would find interesting. Working in a field that you find interesting often helps when needing to perform the more boring or tedious parts of the work.

Another factor worth considering is the basic starting skills requirements. Some jobs are available to anybody walking in off the street. Other jobs require varying levels of initial training; anywhere from TAFE level training to full university degree level. What level of training might you be prepared to undergo in order to be ready for your chosen new career?

We would encourage you to call our counsellors on 1300 22 4636 to discuss with them what career choices you might find interesting. We would also encourage you to talk with a local career guidance counsellor. Local TAFE, and local University campuses are good places to locate career counsellors. Also, any local agency which helps people find work, and most temp agencies have career counsellors available. However, please keep in mind that these career counsellors will be focused on the fields that the placement agency focuses on.

Warm regards,

Sophie M.
 

[car10001]

why have so many people left since coronavirus causing a shortage and what are clues it may be time and what could someone do to hang on a bit longer 

[car10001]

hi again.

why have so many people left since coronavirus causing a shortage and what are clues it may be time and what could someone do to hang on a bit longer out of loyalty and because currently having no other option.

because of the poor work life balance am having trouble and finding it hard to find friends similar age and maintain them and its making it hard to go do things though its not impossible to do it by yourself.

plus the poor work life balance doesnt allow you enough time to go to events unless you ask for time off and the industry that am working in doesnt allow you to have much of a life outside of work.

like to work for things and am a good worker but looking to do something that doesnt take over your life and realising how hard it is especially hospitality.

next move is electrical test and tag however wondering what else can be added to it, was thinking basic home maintenance and assemble flat pack things or basic antenna installation and odd jobs.

just needing someone to talk to and find some things hard even though am generally ok

[eagle4031]

Firstly, i think your decision should not be about the money. What are you passionate about? Write a list. Is there a possible work option among them. When writing the list, do not analyse whether you are ready, trained or not. Simply write what you are passionate about. Think outside the square maybe. If your in a capital city, would you be better going to the country for better work life balance. You are at the crossroads, which is a great place, you have an opportunity here. Dream a little