Maybe a long shot-any dental assistants here?

[slcjess]

May 20, 2019 9:02:26 GMT -5 sarahsays said:

May 20, 2019 0:23:50 GMT -5 slcjess said:

i mean there are definitely academic institutions here but I’m not sure how available a position in that field would be unless I have a degree which I do not.  

I wouldn't count yourself out. My position requires a degree but many, including the one I held previously, do not.

I'm definitely not opposed to the idea! I have no idea where to start... any positions you would recommend looking into? 

[wildrice]

May 20, 2019 15:02:06 GMT -5 slcjess said:

May 20, 2019 9:02:26 GMT -5 sarahsays said:

I wouldn't count yourself out. My position requires a degree but many, including the one I held previously, do not.

I'm definitely not opposed to the idea! I have no idea where to start... any positions you would recommend looking into? 

I have found that academic institutions generally are pretty flexible, as well. The culture at all 4 that I have worked for has been very much "as long as you get your work done, do what you need to do". I mean if there is a meeting or presentation or something, obviously you need to be present, but if nothing is scheduled it is fine to take off for a doctor appointment, come in late if there is a repair person coming, etc.

Are you interested in getting a 4 year degree at all? I am sure there are administrative positions that don't require a degree, but in my limited familiarity with them, they do tend to be the more customer focused and therefore less flexible. Like we have 2 front desk people at my current job, and at least 1 of them needs to be there during all business hours. So they can't both stay home with a sick kid or take vacation at the same time, but as long as they coordinate with each other there is some flexibility allowed. (I mean realistically if they both had a truly sick kid we probably would find someone else to cover, but that would have to be a very exceptional circumstance and if it happened more frequently I think it would be detrimental to their careers). 

My mom was a nurse and ended up retiring early in part because she could never find coverage when she needed to call out for medical reasons. As her health has gotten worse (and she was getting frequent, severe migraines) it became nearly impossible for her to keep working because there was just no flexibility. So I'd avoid anything healthcare related if you want to be able to call out on a whim with any regularity. 

[sarahsays]

May 20, 2019 15:02:06 GMT -5 slcjess said:

May 20, 2019 9:02:26 GMT -5 sarahsays said:

I wouldn't count yourself out. My position requires a degree but many, including the one I held previously, do not.

I'm definitely not opposed to the idea! I have no idea where to start... any positions you would recommend looking into? 

In my institution jobs that don't require a degree include: library clerks, mail clerks, administrative assistants, administrative clerks, administrative coordinators, executive assistants, and student accounts assistants.

That isn't an exhaustive list, but those are good jobs to looks out for. Also, our job postings all say what kind of degree is required.