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re: Anybody ever think about hitting the reset button on your life? (Career change)
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:37 am to NawlinsTiger9
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:37 am to NawlinsTiger9
Hold on, let me ask this guy I know in the Weistein Company and see if there is an opening for you and I'll get back to you. Although I'll need to ask up front, any issues with having someone jacking it in front of you?
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Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:39 am to NawlinsTiger9
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I say this in every single one of these. Go to Johnson O'Connor. Have the testing done. It will give you some definitive direction. I made my career change at 42. The Johnson O'Connor testing helped me identify why I didn't like previous jobs and helped identify different careers that I would enjoy and be successful at.
I can't recommend it enough. I sent both of my college aged kids through it as well. Both are happy in their career choices and studies based off the recommendations they received.
I say this in every single one of these. Go to Johnson O'Connor. Have the testing done. It will give you some definitive direction. I made my career change at 42. The Johnson O'Connor testing helped me identify why I didn't like previous jobs and helped identify different careers that I would enjoy and be successful at.
I can't recommend it enough. I sent both of my college aged kids through it as well. Both are happy in their career choices and studies based off the recommendations they received.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:41 am to NawlinsTiger9
Do it. Career and location change.
If it doesn't work out, at least you'll learn what matters to you. Better to try and come back than always wonder what would have happened if you did change.
If it doesn't work out, at least you'll learn what matters to you. Better to try and come back than always wonder what would have happened if you did change.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:42 am to NawlinsTiger9
quote:errrrday
Anybody ever think about hitting the reset button on your life?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:42 am to NawlinsTiger9
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I'm 29, single, no kids, no debt. Just a dog and a Craigslist car.
Go for it. I did it with a wife and two kids around that age.
In the very near future, there will be no such thing as a career for most of us. Just jobs. Find what you enjoy, either do that for a living or do something that lets you enjoy life away from work.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:43 am to Steauxn
Uh you're a liar, no way your last day was a day that hasn't came yet.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:45 am to Steauxn
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SAME HERE
Changed careers, last day was 10/25/17.....The day Harvey hit us. Would've made about $40,000 in September had I stayed
Do you drive a DeLorean by chance? Is this a vague reference to BTTF?
Witchcraft.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:47 am to Hook Em Horns
sorry, I edited.....it was 8/25/17.
been doin reports this morning and had October on the brain
been doin reports this morning and had October on the brain
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:47 am to Hook Em Horns
I’ve had to reset my life twice now. Neither time was necessarily by choice, but this time I’m determined to make it the life I’ve wanted but for some reason or another, didn’t take the right steps to create: I’m 41, so at this point I think I’m finally able to see what’s important TO ME, and not what I thought was expected to be important. There is a big difference there. I think that before I was always thinking I needed to be building a life that I really didn’t want and wasn’t too successful at anyway and that caused me to be unmotivated and unhappy towards it. Not sure if that makes sense in words or just the thoughts in my head. Ha
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Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:49 am to NawlinsTiger9
My life situation is a lot different from yours in that I’m younger and still in school (History major), but I was a restaurant manger as well and if you are feeling unfulfilled with it I recommend moving on to another job. I waited too long to do this as my managing job was just absolutely soul crushing. I couldn’t be happier that I quit but I obviously also don’t have as much pressure to find a different job that pays as well as you do. If you have no kids or debt though I would recommend saving some money (just incase) and absolutely hit the reset button. Best of luck!
ETA to add that I’m a history major and now I feel the need to root for your success as a fellow liberal art major and ex-restaurant manager.
ETA to add that I’m a history major and now I feel the need to root for your success as a fellow liberal art major and ex-restaurant manager.
This post was edited on 10/16/17 at 11:52 am
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:49 am to Tshiz
Degree is in English (I know 
)
I've worked as a newspaper reporter, and thought about teaching and law school, but none of it sounded good.
) I've worked as a newspaper reporter, and thought about teaching and law school, but none of it sounded good.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:50 am to NawlinsTiger9
Im in the middle of it.
It's tough.
People that do the hiring want experience. Specific experience.
Best jobs and careers usually come in the form of knowing someone that sets you up for success.
It's tough.
People that do the hiring want experience. Specific experience.
Best jobs and careers usually come in the form of knowing someone that sets you up for success.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:50 am to NawlinsTiger9
It sounds like you're suffering from gender dysphoria
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:50 am to Aubie Spr96
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I say this in every single one of these. Go to Johnson O'Connor.
Really? I hadn't even considered this. I'll have to look into it.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:50 am to ThatMakesSense
@NawlinsTIger
Im in the same boat. 27, single and a job which isn't fulfilling. In Nola now and have a very good opportunity to move to Atlanta and start over. Like someone said you can always come back. I'm going for it and so should you.
Im in the same boat. 27, single and a job which isn't fulfilling. In Nola now and have a very good opportunity to move to Atlanta and start over. Like someone said you can always come back. I'm going for it and so should you.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:52 am to NawlinsTiger9
I did when I was 34 with no kids and single. Started my own company. Past two years have been stressful but it'll payoff
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:53 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Go for it. I did it with a wife and two kids around that age.
I have a lot of respect for you guys doing this with families.
Hell. I'm nervous about my hypothetical future family.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:53 am to NawlinsTiger9
Is there any reason not to do so?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:54 am to The Mick
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Honestly, this sounds like depression rather than a career choice issue. Go see a shrink, a daily med might do wonders for you (and it's no big deal).
I haven't ruled this out, either. My mom is a therapist so I know the signs. Just been trying to push through it.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 11:54 am to NawlinsTiger9
It just boils down to how important a career is to you. For me, what I did wasn't nearly as important as who I married having a family. If you are career driven, then you have basically 2 choices: either become that best restaurant manager you can be or start over and become the best whatever you can be. The problem with starting over is experience in any field is a strong driver toward success.
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