Job Quest

So as I already mentioned in a previous post, I'm still in that "What do I want to be when I grow up" phase! I started down that road 6 months ago because of a conversation I had with my sponsor. He and I had a long chat about some of PT Solutions plans of expanding not only physically but business wise as well, and of course, it got me thinking. :)

From that point forward I've been spending A TON of my "extra" time researching all the different options that may interest me, as well as suit my family and lifestyle. The job I have now coordinating events for my brother's restaurant is awesome! Don't get me wrong! I work from home with only the occasional trip into the restaurant itself, and for a large part work around my schedule. Yes, I am "on-call" pretty much at all times. I take care of clients as they come to me in need of help, and it definitely keeps me busy. However, I do enjoy it, and it fits my family life VERY well.

So what's the deal your thinking?? Well, the restaurant business is extremely hard work that you really must stay on top of at all times. I went into the position realizing that the job would require change and growth, and that is something I am not sure I can necessarily continue to accommodate from Canton, Georgia. Not to mention the desire I've always had to work within the athletic field.

Fortunately, due to the flexibility of my coordinator's position, I plan on continuing with Lil' River Grill while pursuing other possibilities. At least for as long as they'll have me :) For quite sometime now, this "plan" of mine has morphed from one extreme to another! Today, I think I've finally come to some conclusions.

My conclusion... I haven't FULLY decided yet :) I know! Doesn't sound like much of a conclusion does it. But... I've spent so long now trying to decide between one option or another, that I think the RIGHT thing to do is to keep as many options open until it FINALLY hits me right smack on the head one day! :)

So here's the breakdown:
Focus 1: I'm going to pursue my certification in Personal Training! I am looking into either getting ACE Certified or ACSM. Both of which will allow me the credentials to work within any gym in my area. I'm already an instructor at Bodyplex. I could begin building a clientele there while also building a business in the new PT Solutions training center in Acworth that will be debuting March of 2008! I think it is something that has a TON of potential for me. Not only do I think I would greatly enjoy the work, the knowledge would be extremely beneficial to me as far as my own sport is concerned.

The other large aspect of it is that I can work it around my family life as well. Being that I want to continue to be the primary care-giver in my children's lives, even when they go to school, I need a job that works around their schedule. In addition to that, I should be able to squeeze in my own training hours. I'm hoping for a successful career with this avenue!

Focus 2: (Just in case I get a wild hair or fall back) I've been going back and forth with the returning to teaching possibility. I've thought of looking into getting a job teaching in a middle school and then working with a high school cross country team. Due to the nature of contracts within the profession, it's not something you can just jump into. School systems hire in Feb. and March of each year for the following school term. My certificate has since expired since I stopped teaching and since I'm not entirely sure that that isn't something I may need/want to do some day, I think I'm going to get it up to date over the next 6 months as well.

What does that equate to? I'm going to be one busy lady yet again! I'm going to spend the next 3 months concentrating on my Personal Training certification and then begin taking my Teacher's certification credits. All the while, continuing to work as a coordinator at the restaurant in addition to my usual training schedule, being a stay-at-home mom, and all the everyday stuff in between!

Basically, I'm saying if you want to keep up with me, you better be sure you read this blog :)

In all serious, I hope that you all keep me in your thoughts as I begin a new excursion in life. And if any of you need a little personal training or coaching yourself... PLEASE give me a call in about 8-12 weeks!!

Until next time...
K :)