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Career Change
Okay, here's my story.
I'm 18/m, graduated, with a year of cooking school under my belt. I'm currently a dishwasher/prep cook at a high end restaurant. My problem is that I recently discovered I don't want to be a cook. And now I need a career change but don't have enough money to go back to college. I live in B.C. if that helps. Any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you.
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You need to first know what you want to be so that you have a direction. With a direction you can work toward a goal. Every time you get paid put a little to the side for school. Before you know it you will have enough with grants and financial aid.
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I don't know if this is something you might be interested in but law enforcement type of jobs do not always require a degree. You're a little young for most of them but my dispatch center hires with a high school diploma, does all the trianing on site and starting pay is over $20/hr with great benefits. You might look into this line of work, look for police/fire/medical dispatch or call receiving jobs. It is very intense and of course 24 hours a day since it it emergency response. Also private ambulance companies and tow companies need dispatchers 24/7.
There really is something freeing in working different hours than everyone else. I don't have a 9-5 job but my traffic is always great, I shop at the grocery stores at odd hours so there is rarely a line, and I'm always up when people want to go out dancing or something because I work night shift.
If you're interested check out the job postings here ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)) to get an idea about job requirements/pay and then keep an eye out for your area. I know I've seen info on call centers in the BC area.
Good luck in your soul searching for a job. I know that this can be a trying time and I hope you reach peace with it soon.
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I am not sure if this will help, but the University of Phoenix offers classes to individuals that they can do from home. I am such an advocate for this college. I am currently attending this college and think the best of it.
I get student loans that covers all but $100 a year. The rest is taken care of by the pell grant, plus I get extra money twice a year to help cover expenses for other things.
Here is a link that is for B.C. area and this college.[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
The sky is the limit on what you can choose to do for this. I do want to say though, I wanted to be a chef too. It was horrible for me not to be able to attend a wonderful school that offers culinary arts. I am sad to see that you have lost your love for it. I hope at least you will continue to pursue your passion, even if it's not for your career. Best of Luck!! If you need any more advice, I'm here.
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