conversation: User (ta0689): "Not sure if this is the best place for this, if not then please redirect me.  I'm currently working full time as a manager for a retail store making 40k a year in NJ.  I've been here for 5 years, worked my way up from entry level to where I am now.  I have grown to HATE my job between being in charge of other people and being responsible for their shortcomings to working different hours every week and needing to be constantly on call for my employees to being on my feet 45+ hours a week.  I'm at my breaking point and I want out. \n\nI went to college for a couple of years but never finished, so no degree.  I'm aware that is a huge detriment to finding any sort of meaningful employment, but I'm also unable to go back to school with my current jobs schedule and I can't just quit and go back to school since I have apartment bills to pay. \n\nI've never gotten a job as a cold applicant before, including this one. I've always known somebody who helped get my foot in the door, as such I've never really needed an actual resume.  I typed one up but I always feel like it's inadequate.  But beyond that I'm afraid I'm not qualified for anything other than management or retail, both of which I'm trying to escape now. \n\nWhat I would be looking for is something of equal salary with a regular schedule (like a 9-5, weekends off). But I both have no idea what to look for or where to look.  Are sites like monster and indeed actually useful? I briefly dabbled in monster in the past and everything I saw, regardless of field, had the typical requirements of various degrees, 15 years experience, multiple references in the field (for things like office assistant or receptionist).\n\nAny advice would be appreciated. \n\n\n\n"
  Self: "I agree with the others you need to find a way to finish college, but am familiar with the "but I have bills to pay" problem. With retail, I assume you have done cash-handling experience? If so, you might consider banking. Depending on the position, you might have a very stable schedule so you can juggle classes and work. (No guarantees the schedule will be stable at first, but if you get your foot in the door and show up, you'll notice up the ladder in seniority, so should eventually be able to get your preferred shift.) It's not an immediate exit from retail and there would likely be some Saturdays requIred but you could take evening classes, or if you find a program you're interested in, note the class hours and mark your availability accordingly. "10:00-2:00 bankers hours" are a myth, but teller and banker positions rarely need a degree, and the hours don't extend as far into the evening as most retail.  Not sure if you can exactly match your current income, but if you can get a full-time position, they may offer tuition reimbursement. "
  