Everyday people are changing their choice of careers.
Many companies are downsizing leaving employees with decisions that they may have not ever had to consider before.
Fur low days are becoming second nature with companies, leaving many people with the question of how they will pay their bills.
There is an increasing amount of people looking for different fields of work and taking this hardship as an opportunity to go after their dreams, ditching that nine to five job.
And there are others who want to seek opportunities of a more independent and self controlling career.
A lawyer in our area has found a new job serving hot dogs in a lakeside community.
His college educated career had little to offer him except stress.
He started with a small hot dog cart and lots of hot dogs.
Picking the location for his new ventures has paid off.
He now makes more money serving hot dogs, bratwurst and sausage to the hungry lake goers.
With his new found income he has even purchased a fancier hot dog cart and a snow cone hut.
Being a hot dog vendor can be lucrative.
A known hot dog vendor in New York, who serves outside the MET, enjoys a six figure income.
Then there are others who will use the loss of their job to go back to school.
Many have found that after years of working in one field they might want to try out something new.
Maybe an early family or job opportunity changed their goals at the time and now they have the chance to pursue their dream.
With many losing their retirement savings, people are realizing that they will have to work into their retirement years.
So the question is how to spend the working years.
There is also a growing number of people searching for jobs that they can perform from the comforts of their own home.
Taking a job with a lower pay can sometimes be offset with the savings you can acquire from not commuting.
The wear and tear on your vehicle and not having to fill up the tank as often can help justify your transition.
There are many other reasons for working from home.
Those with disabilities or an illness that may find it more comfortable to work from home.
Moms and dads are finding that it is budget savvy to work from home, saving on the cost of daycare and getting to spend extra time with their children.
Before deciding to work from home you may want to try out some part time work at home opportunities to see if it's the best choice.
There are many things to consider.
Quitting your job should only be an option after you know you will be able to work from home.
Being alone all day can be a struggle for some workers, you may want to consider this before you start.
Sometimes being at home can be distracting, if you have pets, kids or lots of to do list.
Whether you are working for an employer or yourself you will want to be able to focus on the job.
Having a separate area for your office or work space can help with these distractions.
Whether you try a new adventure, work from home or go back to school remember you are pursuing your dream and keep working hard to get there.