PLAN B JOBS

Our group has had success with Plan B jobs in many areas whether temporary positions, part-time income or complete career changes. The following information offers some considerations in all of these categories.

THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK TEMPORARILY OR PART-TIME IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Ø Carpet and upholstery cleaning

Ø Convenience stores (i.e., 7-Eleven, gas stations, etc.)

Ø Fast food establishments (i.e., McDonald’s, Wendy’s, pizza delivery, etc.)

Ø Home health care positions

Ø Medical transcription service

Ø Retail stores (i.e., Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, etc.)

Ø Signer for the deaf

SPIN-OFF/RELATED CAREER FIELDS: The difference in today's work world is that you develop a set of skills and move them from industry to industry. We remind you to look at your best skills and consider what other related or unrelated fields they fit into.

Your best skills are:	Other fields that can use these skills:
1. ____________________________	1. _______________________________
2. ____________________________	2. _______________________________
3. ____________________________	3. _______________________________

SELF-EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS: Depending where you are in life (your age, finances, interests, etc.), you may want to think about self-employment as an alternative. No one totally retires anymore and most of us will always need some source of income, even in retirement. Self-employment is one choice that many of us do not consider seriously. If you are looking for a career change or a way to create some retirement income, consider working for yourself. Obviously, your financial needs will dictate the following choices, but take a look at these options:

Ø Financial planner

Ø Franchising (perhaps with a partner)

Ø Fresh flower/plant service for businesses

Ø Headhunting service

Ø House cleaning service (develop a customer base and hire workers)

Ø Odd job/handyman service

Ø Professional baby/adult care service

Ø Professional telephone answering service

Ø Purchasing an existing business

Ø Smoke/burglar alarm sales

Ø Tax service or bookkeeping service

Bob Raikes, National Certified Career Counselor