I have been in retail management for 15 years.  I make 55k a year. I am 48,want a change and need at least 55K
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I think the key here is that you 'want' a change, but you 'need' at least 55k. It sounds like you need to stay put, unless you can demonstrate that you are worth more in a brand new profession than you are in your profession of 15 years.
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ell, i workes at a deli for6 years and they wanted me to move up to management, but i declined. then i quit that job for a management job at a shoe store, and oh my goodness, it was HELL! i quit after 6 months. management in certain jobs os great, but never retail or the food industry.
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I am a student at the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising majoring in Merchandise Marketing.  I am not only learning how to effectively run a retail store, but also bow to become a buyer, a visual merchandiser, and also basic businesses skills that can carry over to many other industries.  What really matters is what is going to make you happy in the long run.  If you hate going to work everyday and the best part of your workday is when it ends, than that career path is not for you.  No matter what anyone tells you, what matters most is your happiness.
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My wife makes around 55k and when I work I do about the same. The last year and a half I have been stay at home daddy...
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Costo pays the best, it was on a TV news show.  I know Home Depot pays well also.  If you are considering a career in retail, I would reconsider. I worked retail for 8 years, and before you have a family it isn't too bad, but with a family the odd hours, irregular schedule and working hollidays becomes hard on you and your family.\n\nJust some friendly advice.
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try    narms.com  they've got a great job bank. i'm working through them making $13.00 an hour for retail marketing professionals. all the jobs vary. some you need a resume for. so make sure you have one handy.
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a paycheck isn't enough.  when i first became a manager, the department was in a constant state of turnover. i called a few former employees and asked them why they had left...was it the money?  they said that the money was a very small part of it, but the real reason was management's lack of appreciation for the employees.  you spend a third of your life at work, it has to be an enjoyable place to be!
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Do what you feel is right. Aside for the salary increase, I believe you'd need a new work environment as you already mentioned your dissatisfaction with your present work. Go for it and just be glad you have such choice. :)
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check out www.salary.com or search for general salary info on google\n\nthis will give you an idea of a retail grocery store district manager in your area because that will vary the salary\n\nremember all the other salary things like benefits, retirement, paid vacation , etc can add up
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I would look at District Manager positions, both business to business and retail.  \n\nI'm usually pretty good at the title game, but your situation is unique. \n\nCongratulations and good luck to you!
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In my opinion, you had better get a better plan.  I know another year of school sounds like a long time, but working from paycheck to paycheck for the next 40-50 years will be longer.  Perhaps you should look into a business that you can start in your spare time or learn how to trade the market.  Whatever you decide, good luck.
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DO NOT WORK FOR WAL-MART. I've been with them for over 5 years and I'm looking at getting out of that F**King place. \n\nThe store manager is an a**. The manager over me (somewhat) is a C**K sucker. \n\nWal-Mart only cares about one thing. MONEY. I've known people be told that they couldn't have a day off cause of this or that and they said fine. F U I quit. It was for a lagit reason that they needed it off, but they didn't care. But the managers can just up and leave when ever they want to.\n\nYou pay a arm and a leg for jack sh*t benifts. DO NOT BELIVE WHAT WAL-MART SAYS IN THE MEDIA. IT IS A BIG FAT LIE.\n\nIf you want retail I would go to Target. When I worked there almost 10 years ago they were great to work for. The benifts here are alot better. But I don't know about know because it has been so long. Things might have changed.\n\nI don't even shop there unless I absolutly have to. I go to Target where I get better quality stuff and better customer service.\n\nTo sum it all up, if Wal-Mart calls with a job offer tell them\n\nTO SHOVE IT UP THERE A**. \n\nthen go and apply at the local Target.
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This could vary greatly depending on what part of the country that you live in. Are you in Augusta, GA or New York City? I can tell you that if you have good sales and leadership skills you can triple your income by going out on your own. I can even suggest ways to do that gradually so you don't have to leave the safety of your paycheck until your own company is flying high. Want more details? bruce@getvia.com
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First a Quiz: Would you rather have something easy with average pay of would you prefer something more challenging with much higher pay? Choose one and then tell me where you live now and if you can relocate. Bruce at boatclub@go.com . My company has management training positions. But which department is right for you?
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That happend to me in Retail. Get your foot in the door and prove yourself I mean learn all that you can and try to see if you can be a manager on dutie  when they are there so they can see that you can do it  Good luck a LITTLE white lie may never hurt.
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Be aggressive with your career goals and go after your dream job or career early.  When you are married with kids and a mortgage, you won't be able to take chances.\n\nAlways, always, always, live below your means.  If you make $3,000 a month, live like you make $2000 - $2500 a month.  Take the difference and start systematic monthly investing into a good growth or index mutual fund.  \n\nAt 25, if you invest $500 per month with a 10% return compounded annualy, when you turn 40 you will have $200,000 and when you are 65 you will have $2.8 million!