Ideas on new job

Paul_iow

I am currently working as a Podiatrist in the NHS but have recently realised this is not what I want to do for the next 40 years, plus with the way things are going in the NHS it is going to be ever more difficult to progress up the professional ladder. So after 5 years I have been thinking of a change but need a few ideas of areas to look into.

I would like a job where I am mainly in one place, not travelling around to various clinics like I do at the moment, so that you can build up friendships etc in the work place. It also makes commuting a lot easier and could be done by bike

Having or working in an office would be fine as would a bit of travelling if possible. I like working with people and not on my own all the time. I am interested in the outdoors, engineering, although have no engineering qualifications or experience, sport, people, teaching/training etc.

I don't mind doing more training but going back to uni isn't really an option at the moment due to the cost involved. I'm sure there is something out there for me so any ideas appreciated

mudcow007

prostitute?

generally find a corner an stick to it - so no travelling

make lots of new friends - ok your "friends" pay you

can commute by bike (adds kinky edge) - lycra

bails87

Gigalo?

PBo

Paul_iow wrote:

I am currently working as a Podiatrist in the NHS but have recently realised this is not what I want to do for the next 40 years, plus with the way things are going in the NHS it is going to be ever more difficult to progress up the professional ladder. So after 5 years I have been thinking of a change but need a few ideas of areas to look into.

I would like a job where I am mainly in one place, not travelling around to various clinics like I do at the moment, so that you can build up friendships etc in the work place. It also makes commuting a lot easier and could be done by bike

Having or working in an office would be fine as would a bit of travelling if possible. I like working with people and not on my own all the time. I am interested in the outdoors, engineering, although have no engineering qualifications or experience, sport, people, teaching/training etc.

I don't mind doing more training but going back to uni isn't really an option at the moment due to the cost involved. I'm sure there is something out there for me so any ideas appreciated

Bit of a random idea, but are there any jobs involved around fitting specialist sport footwear - you know, perfect fitting ski boots/running shoes/cycling shoes etc using custom moulded footbeds, heel shims and the like...?

Paul_iow

mudcow007 wrote:

prostitute?

generally find a corner an stick to it - so no travelling

make lots of new friends - ok your "friends" pay you

can commute by bike (adds kinky edge) - lycra

Could charge more to include the bike, make it my niche market. Although seeing the potential "friends" around Newport it could it you off quite quickly!

Kieran_Burns

So, you've got your foot on the bottom rung of the ladder and now you're dipping your toe into the water to see what's available as you're feeling a bit down at heel because of the existing job?

Time to quick-step and hoof it off to pastures new then I reckon!

estampida

err go private, be a consultatnt on feet

or add on some sports science and mix that with feet

as you have a qualification that can demand money, just bulk it up

or massusse??

PBo

Kieran_Burns wrote:

So, you've got your foot on the bottom rung of the ladder and now you're dipping your toe into the water to see what's available as you're feeling a bit down at heel because of the existing job?

Time to quick-step and hoof it off to pastures new then I reckon!

Your answer is not instep with the rest of the thread....

clarkey cat

are you sure you want to leave your current career? sounds like a good one to have.

if it is - then I stand corrected.

walkingbootweather

If you want to get ahead you are starting at the wrong end :roll:

Paul_iow

Kieran_Burns wrote:

So, you've got your foot on the bottom rung of the ladder and now you're dipping your toe into the water to see what's available as you're feeling a bit down at heel because of the existing job?

Time to quick-step and hoof it off to pastures new then I reckon!

Not bad but feel you could step it up a little to get a few more!

In all seriousness it's more to do with working within the NHS then the job. Going private is one of the options I have considered but due to the recession etc it is something people are starting to cut back on. A few friends from uni in private practice are having to shut up shop and look for NHS jobs as there just isn't the money out there in Private practice like there was.

I like the sound of mixing it up with some sports science. I know a uy who is ding very well for himself in the coaching/training/bike fitting market so something like that may be worth looking into.

SimonAH

Paul, not a constructive career suggestion, but if you look at the Brizzle Social Club thread it looks as though we may be arranging the next ride from my place just up the hill from Newport (assuming that I've got the right end of the stick and you are in Newport Gwent?)

Stick your nose in if you fancy meeting up with a few of us in real life as it were.