What's a good job, working with people?

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I'm sick of staring at a screen all day! And I don't think it's good for me.

But, my last 20 years of work experience is all computer based or online stuff.

But, I am exceptionally good with people. I used to work in pubs when I was young and loved it. I'm very, very patient. I'm a diplomat and I'm good at making people feel heard and dealing with tricky customers. In fact, in every job I've had, in pubs, restaurants, schools, offices, they've always given me the difficult people to deal with. I do like dealing with happy people too, though!

I'm not great at training or things where I have to perform to a crowd. But I'm exceptionally good at dealing directly with people.

I'm fed up with screens now and seriously thinking of just walking away from them!

What kind of job would you recommend for me, if I were to change career?

I'm in my mid 40s so pretty late to be changing career, but I don't want to be doing this for another 30 years.

Occupational therapy?

Teaching fulfils this requirements Wouldn't recommend it though

Something in human resources?

Customer service in a supermarket/retail/receptionist

ASB officer? Domestic violence advocate?
You'd need a thick skin though

Cabin crew?

Have you considered working in a College or University. They have advisers who talk to students about anything related to their courses that doesn't involve the Tutor eg funding/fees, travel cards, make referrals if they are struggling. Or, if you want to be more specific, what about being a Careers Adviser.

I've worked in both and they are crying out for decent staff.

Receptionist?

Library Assistant

It depends on whether or not you can afford less pay. As then more options may be available.

Railways/London Underground? We always need people working on stations. Your skills fit the bill. If you move in train operator, you earn loads.

Anything in a school or college. As a PP said they really need people with good communication skills that are also happy in front of of a screen.
If you do the s SEN needs side of things you regularly need to be able to talk to professionals, teachers, parents and educators who all have different agendas. Being able to talk to anyone and everyone is essential.

I would look at the site Indeed and see what is in your area.

Ours has e.g. people working in care homes
People to support people with mental health
Childcare

Many other things involving people

A lot of Receptionist jobs will also involve looking at a screen for most of the day.

Could you do a counselling course or something along those lines?

Hotel receptionist - not the best paid but very sociable and often have to deal with 'prickly' customers. I did it years ago and absolutely loved it.

Paediatric nurse. It's brilliant!

Can you afford to retrain? What ultimate salary do you need?

What do you do just now and what is the baseline salary you need to live comfortably?

No good suggesting TA or library assistant to somebody if they're currently a director on a 6-figure salary with a mortgage to match...

DD works in a branch of a big building society. She deals with all sorts of people - it's one of the few financial institutions that will give current accounts to homeless people, and lots of elderly people bank there.

She loves it because of the contact with people. Lots of elderly who struggle with electronic banking - she's frequently having to stop them from sending half their savings to someone who needs help in Nigeria, and who will pay them back tenfold. Also aggressive people unfortunately, who get upset when they can't get any money out because they're in the red. And people with learning difficulties.
She loves them all - even the guy from a famous rock band who comes in with his granny once a month!