Oh wow.
I just found out there are 2 openings as FA tech at a college which isn't THAT far away.
Tech means NO counseling, just doing the processing I normally do on top of my other stuff here (and the part of my job I love.)
They pay their
techs at a minimum higher salary than I make as a
counselor here after 6 YEARS.
It's still a state school so I keep my state bennies.
They use the college-wide software our school uses, so I already know how to do most of it.
There would be one teeny tiny thing I'd have to learn as far as familiarity with major job duties: direct loan processing. Other than that, I've done it all (and way more!)
Yes, I'd like to stay here, but am tired of bending over to grab my ankles. And though I'm good at the counseling aspect, I don't like that part of my job.
Wish me luck!