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Originally Posted by AuspiciousEight  Yea. You're right.
I've tried to think of other ways to do this, while at the same time supporting my family, but the only thing I could think of was working for a church as some kind of teacher/preacher. But I'm not a big fan of religion. In my experience, most churches seem more interested in promoting division and separation than any kind of real unity. 
So for the moment, I've been trying to brainstorm other ways of getting into a profession that is more aligned with my real interests and desires. But I always run into the financial block.
I have to support my family. |
Auspicious, can I throw in the suggestion of Life Coach? Not sure how much you know about it, but my gf has been taking online classes for it. At first I thought, "online classes, really?" I thought they'd be sort of a joke. Nope, they're filled with doctors, therapists, and tons of highly educated people who are looking to make a career shift. They also draw a truly global crowd. Now I feel silly for my previous prejudice.
She is becoming amazing at what she does, to the point that I am going to follow in her footsteps at some point. The program is only 2 years, and can be finished as fast as 6 months if you're going full steam ahead. You also start coaching before you've officially graduated. In fact, you coach as soon as you feel comfotable doing so.
It's just absolutely incredible to watch her walk out of our home office (sessions done over phone or skype) everytime she's had a session and I swear the glow just RADIATES off of her. I've never seen her happier. Everyone she coaches keeps telling her about all their breakthrough moments. Her clients are all making terrific progress.
Coaching is also more future oriented and while the past is relevant sometimes to helping you figure out how to take action and change in the present, it is not about rehashing old wounds. I always wanted to be a therapist, but was totally scared by all the stories I heard regarding people who just slowly picked up a skewed negative worldview.
Anywho, I thought I'd share my personal experience. I know that a few years ago I bristled when people suggested I become a coach myself. Now seeing it up close I realize how wonderful it can be. The money certainly isn't bad either. People set their own rates, but $100/hr is what most people charge once they've gotten over the mental hurdle of accepting money for what they do (a common barrier for those who like to give of themselves).