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Originally Posted by Nadeest

I think that I would like to work in hotels, at least for the Internship for my Co-Op class. Overall, they seem like the best idea for me since I want health insurance and I don't want to work crazy amounts of hours. I want a life, outside of the job, and someone in it for me. Also, I may well end up moving to Florida or Michigan to take care of my mother, although I really enjoy living in Houston right now. This way, I have a shot at being able to transfer to a job in that area.

Given that I am in my low 50's, I want a bit of security in my life, if at all possible.

Sounds like a good plan. Hotels, especially resort hotels seem to have stable work environments and if you can get into a union you will be better off. My advice would be to focus on an area of specialization. For example I should be able to find work in any hotel in Garde Manger. Another example, is the hot line. There are not enough people who can work a breakfast station well, so there is always a need for that. Saute' is a specialty area, as are Banquets. Garde Manger professionals are hard to come by. Especially in a resort area.