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Anyone completely changed fields mid-life (after 30), or randomly started a new business?
Posted on 5/16/22 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 5/16/22 at 4:04 pm
I’m looking to do something different. Maybe start my own business.
Something that won’t kill my body or be too physically demanding (something that I can do into my 60’s) and preferably not outside under the sun all day long.
Basically looking for small town, small business ideas
Something that won’t kill my body or be too physically demanding (something that I can do into my 60’s) and preferably not outside under the sun all day long.
Basically looking for small town, small business ideas
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Posted on 5/16/22 at 4:13 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
I opened a pizza place last year after never having owned a restaurant or worked in one in my life, so far so good. We have already expanded but I am in the shop 7 days a week.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 5:05 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
I went from global logistics to cybersecurity back to global logistics all within a 6 month window at 30.
Lots of opportunity in the cybersecurity space and it's never going backwards, but I had a good opportunity to join as a partner back in logistics. I always thought an industry career change would be easy, but man it was difficult. I had no problem booking meetings or handling customer interactions, but when scope and project talks started, I immediately had to default to my technical representation. The learning curve switching industries, just on basic high level stuff, was far greater than I expected.
Lots of opportunity in the cybersecurity space and it's never going backwards, but I had a good opportunity to join as a partner back in logistics. I always thought an industry career change would be easy, but man it was difficult. I had no problem booking meetings or handling customer interactions, but when scope and project talks started, I immediately had to default to my technical representation. The learning curve switching industries, just on basic high level stuff, was far greater than I expected.
This post was edited on 5/16/22 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 5/16/22 at 5:15 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
My uncle retired from oil and gas at age 55 because he was tired of it. He had a bachelors already, but went back to school to learn something else and became a licensed phlebotomist. He was the oldest guy in his classes, made new friends, now works in a lab at a hospital and loves it. It's like he became a young new man and all of his colleagues love him.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 5:39 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Your first time changing?
Took a management job while in college and did that in my 20's.
Took cash stacked from working and started a business that was pretty darn successful but required me 7 days a week even with good employees, near death led to me shifting...
to going back to school. I know how to manage but I know I don't want to work 7 days a week or even 5 days a week. There is value to "clocking in" and "clocking out" and my degree will put me in an in demand field were a 7 on 7 off or a 3-4 day work week is fairly common with above average pay.
Took a management job while in college and did that in my 20's.
Took cash stacked from working and started a business that was pretty darn successful but required me 7 days a week even with good employees, near death led to me shifting...
to going back to school. I know how to manage but I know I don't want to work 7 days a week or even 5 days a week. There is value to "clocking in" and "clocking out" and my degree will put me in an in demand field were a 7 on 7 off or a 3-4 day work week is fairly common with above average pay.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 5:48 pm to armsdealer
What are you going back to school for?
Posted on 5/16/22 at 6:26 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Yes, I was in my late 30’s. Almost 10 years later it’s the best decision I ever made, professionally anyways. I went from management with an engineering firm to residential construction. No I’m not a storm chaser, nor a roof salesman.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 7:07 pm to TakeAGander
What are you?
Posted on 5/16/22 at 7:09 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
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This post was edited on 5/17/22 at 6:29 am
Posted on 5/16/22 at 8:55 pm to PetroBabich
GC. Started with roofing and small home repairs that eventually led to major remodels, additions, and custom home construction.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 10:51 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
What kind of business? Have you worked on how much a small business has to make weekly/ monthly for you to make a reasonable living?
People keeping talking trades, and it’s not easy to make $100k in trades after expenses working under 45 hours a week. But you can make a good living and work when you want after 3-4 years. I was also going to suggest handiman if you like that sort of thing. Find a couple niche groups like the rich women’s book club or big property owner groups to work for and there’s tons of work.
People keeping talking trades, and it’s not easy to make $100k in trades after expenses working under 45 hours a week. But you can make a good living and work when you want after 3-4 years. I was also going to suggest handiman if you like that sort of thing. Find a couple niche groups like the rich women’s book club or big property owner groups to work for and there’s tons of work.
Posted on 5/17/22 at 5:46 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Yep, went from the medical field to the legal field in my early 30s. Worked out for me.
Posted on 5/17/22 at 7:25 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Insurance agency, takes a few years if you start your own book, or you could buy an existing one. Especially if you know most of the people in town, shouldn't be that hard. Just a little costly to start.
Posted on 5/17/22 at 8:36 am to TakeAGander
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GC. Started with roofing and small home repairs that eventually led to major remodels, additions, and custom home construction.
Did you have construction experience before? I am in an office job and part of me would love to get into general contracting. Just can't take the pay cut to work for a GC to learn the trade.
There is a ton of opportunity in my area for small remodels and additions since the major players are all caught up in new construction.
This post was edited on 5/17/22 at 8:37 am
Posted on 5/17/22 at 9:22 am to UFownstSECsince1950
35 years in Healthcare - inpatient psych (25) and residential for folks with IDD (10). Retired at 58. Had opportunity to preach - LOVED IT - and now pastor a small congregation Church. Pastoral care is my heartbeat though I still love preaching.
Posted on 5/17/22 at 10:34 am to UFownstSECsince1950
Trading the financial markets both directions is hard to beat once you learn the ropes and put in the time. Your employees are your dollars at work and it is entirely up to you when you want them working. Very low overhead, can make money in any type of economy and environment.
Posted on 5/17/22 at 9:57 pm to UFownstSECsince1950
Became a nurse at 34, then nurse practitioner at 48
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