Career advice for wife
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So, my wife is a solicitor with a reasonably successful practice but in the last couple of years has become more and more dissatisfied with law in general. She doesn't enjoy her work in any way which is had an impact on her well-being.
She has decided she wants a career change but doesn't really have an alternate plan, and I am racking my brains without rsuccess.
The main problem is that she does not want to work for someone else, so all that really remains is a business/startup.
My wife's main strength is communication, she is astoundingly good at talking to people and making a good impression and earning their trust.
Unfortunately she doesn't have any hobbies which could translate into a potential business opportunity. Her favourite thing is probably luxury goods...
Is there anything you guys can think of that maybe an option? Anything goes!
Yes, she is fit and No I'm not posting photo's
She has decided she wants a career change but doesn't really have an alternate plan, and I am racking my brains without rsuccess.
The main problem is that she does not want to work for someone else, so all that really remains is a business/startup.
My wife's main strength is communication, she is astoundingly good at talking to people and making a good impression and earning their trust.
Unfortunately she doesn't have any hobbies which could translate into a potential business opportunity. Her favourite thing is probably luxury goods...
Is there anything you guys can think of that maybe an option? Anything goes!
Yes, she is fit and No I'm not posting photo's
topgunkos said:
My wife's main strength is communication, she is astoundingly good at talking to people and making a good impression and earning their trust.
topgunkos said:
Her favourite thing is probably luxury goods...
Slightly tongue-in-cheek post this, but...I imagine a woman who can gain peoples trust in the way you describe would be an asset to any high-end sales jobs. I'm talking things like selling Cartier Watches, diamond jewellery etc....
extraT said:
Slightly tongue-in-cheek post this, but...
I imagine a woman who can gain peoples trust in the way you describe would be an asset to any high-end sales jobs. I'm talking things like selling Cartier Watches, diamond jewellery etc....
by reading this post, and acting upon any of the ideas, i'm entitled to 10% of all future earnings. That's legally binding, ask your wife I imagine a woman who can gain peoples trust in the way you describe would be an asset to any high-end sales jobs. I'm talking things like selling Cartier Watches, diamond jewellery etc....
What area of law?
May or may not be helpful but about ten years ago my then girlfriend (now wife) was sick of corporate law at a decent firm. She switched (effectively started again) to work for a family practice and has loved the change in dealing with "real people" / "real issues" where clients are often more emotionally engaged / grateful. It has suited her very well - and like your case she is very much an people person.
Her alternative plan though, had that not worked out, was teaching... Less money but wouldnt half make holiday childcare easier!
May or may not be helpful but about ten years ago my then girlfriend (now wife) was sick of corporate law at a decent firm. She switched (effectively started again) to work for a family practice and has loved the change in dealing with "real people" / "real issues" where clients are often more emotionally engaged / grateful. It has suited her very well - and like your case she is very much an people person.
Her alternative plan though, had that not worked out, was teaching... Less money but wouldnt half make holiday childcare easier!
My wife was a Chartered Surveyor doing well and climbing the corporate ladder. After having the kids and taking 4 years out to look after them she just decided she didn't want to spend the rest of her life in the property industry.
We decided the best way to move forward was for her to decide what she would "enjoy" doing for the rest of her life with no monetary expectations. She went back to uni and is now a Podiatrist and loves it. My view would not be to examine what she'd be good at or what she'd be successful at, but what she would enjoy doing each and every day. Every person is different so I would imagine it impossible for us to tell you what she should do - most people are amazed my wife genuinely wanted to spend the rest of her life playing with peoples feet.
I must admit I'd love to be able to do it - I'd become a Formula 1 racing driver, but unfortunately we have bills to pay.
We decided the best way to move forward was for her to decide what she would "enjoy" doing for the rest of her life with no monetary expectations. She went back to uni and is now a Podiatrist and loves it. My view would not be to examine what she'd be good at or what she'd be successful at, but what she would enjoy doing each and every day. Every person is different so I would imagine it impossible for us to tell you what she should do - most people are amazed my wife genuinely wanted to spend the rest of her life playing with peoples feet.
I must admit I'd love to be able to do it - I'd become a Formula 1 racing driver, but unfortunately we have bills to pay.
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