Stop shrinking to fit in the places you’ve left behind. That saying is more relevant today than ever. Have you ever seen a cat curled up on the bathroom sink? It is such a nice and comfortable place for them. What if a giant Great Dane puppy tried to fit in the bathroom sink? That suggestion doesn’t seem very comfortable. Could you be the one getting ready to go back to work after closing?

If you’ve found yourself out of work during the pandemic and you’re afraid of going back to the place that paid the bills but didn’t necessarily enjoy yourself, now is the time to find a place that fits you perfectly. Ask yourself what you like or what you have been doing during the lockdown that could pay the bills because right now there is a shortage of workers in all professions.

I lived in a ski area for several years and due to the high cost of living, there was always a shortage of workers throughout the year. So in addition to my regular profession (which I enjoyed by the way) I was able to learn to fly a hot air balloon, as well as work as a Disc Jockey at the local rock radio station. Imagine being able to be the voice of your city on weekends as thousands of people skiing and riding chairlifts with your voice broadcasting everywhere.

My regular job in the ski area consisted of choreographing music for aerobics classes, which found a place on my resume that was relevant to playing rock music on the radio. It happened because there was a shortage of workers at the time. This hobby as a regular weekend jock lasted over fifteen years and paid for all the extras my son needed to ski.

Now is the perfect time to fit into a place you would like to be instead of squeezing yourself into that job you no longer enjoy. It starts with taking a look at your current hobbies, your current resume, and your current mindset. If you can’t find a relative experience on your resume, you may need to rekindle your personality and convince the person who hires you that you are passionate about the job you offer.

Also, due to locks, many certifications are offered online that require minimal effort. An expert certification can show that you are qualified to be self-employed. Now is the time to do it.

If you love fitness, a Personal Trainer certification can be rigorous if it’s your first time seeing the information, but it’s not rocket science. Becoming a document signer (usually available through your state) can allow you to enter people’s homes to obtain out-of-state real estate documents and receive payments per page. Mobile notaries are quite popular, and a friend of mine has opened a business for seniors where she prepares meals in her own home (no health department or kitchen regulations) and leaves meals for a week to defrost. every day. Enjoy the nice benefits of helping someone.

The world is opening up and professions are changing like never before. I think most jobs will be reimagined as things open up and now is the time to get creative and give it a go. If you don’t have a resume, there are plenty of software programs and companies online for less than $ 100.00 to design one for you. Better yet, maybe you can buy one of these programs and create a resume for someone else.

If I weren’t happily retired to sit by the window and listen to the birds while writing articles, I could try one of these ideas myself. Think about pursuing that new venture now because you may never see this opportunity again.