subject: Changing Your Career? Make Use of What You've Got [print this page] Changing Your Career? Make Use of What You've Got
When it comes to pursuing your career plan and goals, in order to make things happen, you will need to make the best of your resources. You might not have a lot of money and you may need to find ways to take care of things like daycare and errands. But where do you look for these resources?There are many resources around you-some of them are probably right under your nose.A supportive friend or family member can be a wonderful resource. Not only can they assist us with running errands or watching the kids from time to time, they can also offer support by listening to us and encouraging us on with our hopes and dreams.If it's supplies you need, talk to friends and other people you know to see if they can help you out. If you don't have certain things you need, then be creative and resourceful. If you are a writer without a computer, then go to the public library and use a free one.If you have kids and find that you need some assistance with their care so that you can have time to do whatever you need to do, there are usually many resources available. If you are married, set up an agreement with your spouse so that he is responsible for taking care of the children on certain evenings or windows of time. If you have family nearby, ask them for help in watching the kids for a few hours here and there and use that time to work on your career plan. You can also call on friends or parents of other children that our friends of your child and arrange a play date at their house. In exchange, you can return the favor on a day that works best for you. If need be, hire a baby sitter.If you find you are short on funds for starting that new business or furthering your education, there are many financial opportunities out there. These include government and private organizations that provide grants and small business loans. There are also many scholarships, grants and student loans available. Something important to note is that some of these sources of funding are available only to women. These specialized programs designed to help women with career advancement are great, because they help to narrow down the number of applicants and increase your chances at qualifying for the funds you need. So make sure to do your research in these areas of financial opportunities. You just might find that pot of gold you need!No matter what it is you need, there is always a resource out there somewhere-you just need to find it!
