I agree with the above "posters" and I am still relatively new to the industry. I have over 4 years experience in recruitment and 2 years in
HR. I have wondered what would eventuate in the longer term if I never really jumped on that corporate ladder and made a go of it.
Looking at your initial question, and i know its a little late now, but if your still listening and considering your options, you should evaluate your situation which you said you have done, and look at what you want to do (im repeating yes). This is where i will slightly deviate from the rest of the guys above, and suggest that you try
HR in a new industry. You mentioned that your tired of the corporate world, now im assuming that you mean the white collar/office world - hey we have all worked in those environments, and see in our roles the toll they take on people's lives, into the blue collar field. I am currently working in
HR in the blue collar sector and its a change. Like any role, you need variety, so I would ask that you consider this. Its not too dissimilar to what you are currently doing, but with the different type of people/industry that you will be working in, it may just re-energise your spirits and allow you to apply yourself.
When I was working in recruitment the days were dragging on towards the end of those days, and I knew within myself that I no longer liked the role, but with the move into
HR I have extended my learning and also brought skills/advise to my employer that they previously didnt have.
And I wholeheardtly agree with Ann217 in that
HR professionals (some if not most) have a hard time selling themselves. Our industry doesnt show direct or tangible outcomes and more importantly profits to the business's bottom line, and even with myself I can find it hard to quantify my contributions to a prospective employer.
