Advice Thread

[OnAir]

I think do the study as well.

[David]

Do you think it’s too much to expect that because I’ve done the job at a higher level for years already that as soon as I’ve finished studying I can jump from casual to Regional Manager or do you think they’d want me to literally work my way again even though I’ve already done the roles?

[OnAir]

Hard to know, but I think showing that you’ve studied the local ‘way’ and also have experience in the sector in NSW would show you are experienced and capable.

[David]

I mean like there’s no reason why if the company I’m with as a casual say they say no and want me to work up again, I could then just apply for Regional Manager job at another company and my resume would still say all the roles I’ve done AND I have the qualifications. They wouldn’t know I did it backwards and worked first then studied?

You know what I mean?

Like imagine I had enough savings for 2 years and didn’t even work as a causal. I could study then apply for Regional Manager job. Same thing. I would not have to work all the way up again cause I have the experience and qualifications.

[OnAir]

@David

I mean like there’s no reason why if the company I’m with as a casual say they say no and want me to work up again, I could then just apply for Regional Manager job at another company and my resume would still say all the roles I’ve done AND I have the qualifications. They wouldn’t know I did it backwards and worked first then studied?

You know what I mean?

I guess you’d have to include that sort of info on a CV?
But you could easily say you wanted to upskill and expand your abilities.

[David]

Yeah I think it’s time I accepted that I just should go back to the industry.

I know it so well and if living in QLD means I have to gain qualifications then I’m sure that’s a small price to pay for working in an industry that I’m very familiar with and provides plenty of opportunity.

[foxyrover]

I thought you needed the studying to go back to your previous role? Sorry if I misread it.

[David]

I do. That’s what I meant by start again. Start at the bottom and study at the same time.

[foxyrover]

At least you’d be working in the industry so you have local experience?

[David]

That’s what I’m thinking.

The study shouldn’t be too difficult if I’ve been literally practicing it for 10 years right?

[bacco007]

@David

The advice I’m asking for is do I just stop fighting it and start my career again “at the bottom” and work as a casual in the industry while starting my studies and get my qualifications so I can work back again at the same level and even higher with said qualifications?

Can you use some of your work experience towards recognition of prior learning/skills? I was able to do this with my degree

[David]

That’s a great question and one I didn’t think of.

I’ll have to do some research into that.

Thank you for sharing that. I really appreciate it.

[RabbitEars]

If you have the funds and capacity, get away from where you are for at least one week.

Go somewhere you’ve never been, immerse yourself, clear your mind from work and study, and you’ll likely come back with a clearer idea of what you want to do.

[Expensive_Horse5538]

This is probably a strange request for advice (and probably one that’s better suited to a medical professional), but does anyone know any methods for getting rid of laryngitis besides reasting voice and throat lozenges?

[JBar]

Honey. On its own or in a hot tea.