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Haven't been to this board in a few days. I wanted to ask a question. Has anyone in the past or do you now have career problems/issues?

I am highly intelligent but just can't seem to get it together when it comes to finding "meaningful" employment which I do not get bored with.

In the past I have been in the military, have worked in retail, worked for Dell Computer Corporation and am now a certified teacher; although I currently am not teaching full-time, I have no desire to go back to the classroom.

Currently I work as a substitute teacher here in our small district and during the summer at a local golf course on the crew.

I'm 40 years old, am personable when I don't feel like being a hermit, but just can't seem to find job satisfaction. It's funny I have never had a problem finding a "job" but these jobs always seem to not fit me well or seem to bore me to the point where I need a change about every two years.

Troy -

People familiar with me on the board know I've had a very long history of jobs gone bad.  I've been everything from a janitor, firefighter, teacher, techie - and now I package potato chips.  Until on meds I found myself at about a 2 to 3 year loop where I'd start very gung-ho on the job and be everything expected of me.  Soon after I'd begin to cycle and find the job droll and dragging me down.  Eventually I'd either self-destruct and get fired or just up and quit.

Now I find that any job can be rewarding if you can put everything you have into making it that way.  I may not be curing cancer or saving lives but I do my all to be the best chip packer the plant has ever had.  I even amaze myself at the lengths I go to in my work ethic. 

We have a posting board for people to thank employees who help out to make things work well.  This week I see my name - saying "thanks to GlenW - for helping out his teammates at every turn!".  I feel good to see that my work is recognized.  It can happen with you. 

Starting a new Job Search any tips ?? I had Retail Management for the past 25 years  working for small local chains , always good jobs  never  "great " jobs  They have all been in the Interior Design field, 5 years ago i decided to get my Real Estate License  and try  thet   well still doin it but  with add you canonly guess how that's been . always had problens with follow up customers following thru on deals  etc. went back  into retail  this time as apart time clerk at a paint store. now that Ive been on the meds I want find a higher paying job and just work in the Real estate  part time . The job hunt should be interesting   Harris