Career Path Change
I’ve worked in restaurants since I was 14 years old, fast forward to 23 years old and became a manager at a privately owned restaurant, now nearing 28. I have a bachelors degree and recreation management and a concentration in Tourism, stuck with restaurants and a brief stint at a hotel because the money is better. My job is 65k a year (NYS) no benefits at the moment. It’s comfortable, keeps me near home (Disabled mom, Dad has had cancer since I was 18), but I feel it’s my time to leave the job and possibly a new place.
That being said, I’ve fallen out of the love with the job and maybe even the position? I’m good at it, I work hard, don’t take off, do the right stuff. The stress between that and home life (and having a life in general) just isn’t boding well for me mentally.
And the money sure as hell aint worth my headaches. They want me to take over as owner but I just don’t love the place that much. I’m good at it but don’t have the passion for it.
I was wondering what different careers you have travelled down after leaving restaurant management or just some suggestions in general. Thanks guys.