This document explores numerous alternative career paths available to local government managers. Reviews the pros and cons of moving into an assistant manager position, a management post at another level of government, a career in consulting, a position with a non-profit organization, a career in education, or a position or self-employment in the private sector. Provides detailed suggestions of where a local government manager could find more information or begin a new career in each field, and discusses why a local government manager's specific skills are needed in each profession.