text: career change?? my husband has worked as a counselor/care/custody for inmates at a prison for 12 years now. he is really burnt out and would like to do something else totally different that what he does now, that would pay as much if not better than his salary now. he doesn't know what to else to do. any advise?? does he have an interest, or a hobby?  often times, these tough questions are right under our noses?  can he teach in a college? i assume he has some degree in counseling.  has he thought of volunteering for some charity that inspires him? many people make the switch that way.  is he not considering the good relations he has with people in and outside of his job? has he asked people he knows about their jobs, any openings, and how he might make a change?  however, if the salary thing is an issue, then maybe he isn't ready yet. it's just that a career change also has to involve a change of spirit and attitude. if you are going to a career you've never done before, then you will definitely be eating some humble pie.  take it from me. after 15 years at my last job, i was completely burned out and very unhappy, stressed, and confused. keeping an open mind got me a new career. while the pay is slightly less, i am very happy doing what i'm doing, so, ask your hubby to consider that also.  it is a really positive step forward and i would advise your bubby to keep his mind open. you never know.