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730Casual Contributor
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ForeverLearningCasual Contributor
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Tight-ControlSenior Contributor
HI,
I kind if fell into the work ..
I was a store manager for a retail chain then fell out of a tree ( long story) ..
As I took 3 months off to recover. I looked at what I wanted form my job.
A position came up with a DES ( Disablity Employment Service). I applied and got the job.
I house training extended my skills to mental health.
I have done a cert IV in Employment Services and am currently completing a CERT IV in Mental Health.
You do need some qiaulifications depending on who you work for.
I am also involved with an organisation which provides direct care for people with disabilties ,we have recently put our workforce through a CERT III in disabilty care.Most of the workers were in ther 30's to 50's andwith suport suceeded in the course.
It is a grwing field and is very rewarding.
At the end of the day if you want to do it ..do it..the rewards on a peresonal level are massive..
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ForeverLearningCasual Contributor
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
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INSIDEOUTContributor
I use to work in hospitality which I loved but family life put a stop to that. I now work and can only cope with 2 days a week as the stress and juggling of family activities stop me from working more. You need to find a balance that is right for you.
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GoodgutzContributor
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ideasladySenior Contributor
Hi Kato, have you worked real estate before? I'm struggling to keep my job. What do you do know? Thanks
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