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Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:02 pm to glassman
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I am 50 and I see a change coming in the next couple of years
Yeah, I went back into a career I really enjoyed a couple of years ago but have an offer from a company that's almost too good to pass up, doing something totally different.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:03 pm to Schmelly
Go into Civil Engineering instead.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:05 pm to urinetrouble
quote:Why?
Go into Civil Engineering instead.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:05 pm to Schmelly
Never. It's your one and only life. Do what you want to do.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:06 pm to Pectus
quote:Married. 2 kids. It doesn't just affect my life
Never. It's your one and only life. Do what you want to do.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:08 pm to Schmelly
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How old is too old for a complete 180 career change? I'm 37. Have always been fascinated by architecture/construction/building shite in general
Well a heads up-and this might not matter, but I know a bunch of starving architects. I also know a bunch that make a lot of money. Kind of like attorneys.
But if you start drawing do me a favor. Draw nice, lasting buildings. Don't draw disposable architecture...i.e...pre engineered metal strip centers with metal r panel sides and EIFS facades.
Create art that lasts and is functional.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:11 pm to Schmelly
Better pay and more diverse opportunities to be involved in construction. You can do buildings, bridges, roads, industrial stuff, etc.
Unless you really have a passion for architecture. Spend some time figuring out what they actually do. For the most part, it isn't as glamorous as you might think.
Unless you really have a passion for architecture. Spend some time figuring out what they actually do. For the most part, it isn't as glamorous as you might think.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:12 pm to Martini
Not sure which area I'd go into. That will probably happen organically, either by interest or by opportunity
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:13 pm to Schmelly
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Back to college, in a completely different discipline, starting from scratch. Anybody gonna hire a 40 year old, straight outta college
I left a 55k a year job to go back to school. I was there twenty two years. I'm still in school and it does get scary but believe in yourself. This is the only life we get so make the best of it and be happy.
Try to get everything in order before the jump and it won't be that bad. It's all about getting out of your comfort zone . Good luck!
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:13 pm to urinetrouble
quote:I have a really good friend that's a civil engineer and is big dog at Boh Bros. Maybe I should pick his brain
Better pay and more diverse opportunities to be involved in construction. You can do buildings, bridges, roads, industrial stuff, etc.
Unless you really have a passion for architecture. Spend some time figuring out what they actually do. For the most part, it isn't as glamorous as you might think.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:15 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Roger, you seem to have a great job? Any hints as to what you do?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:16 pm to stinkdawg
quote:Appreciate the vote of confidence. Oh I'm not jumping into anything until I do my due dil! If I decide to go through with it, i'm seeing it through. I'll prolly keep it pretty quiet from friends and family too
I left a 55k a year job to go back to school. I was there twenty two years. I'm still in school and it does get scary but believe in yourself. This is the only life we get so make the best of it and be happy.
Try to get everything in order before the jump and it won't be that bad. It's all about getting out of your comfort zone . Good luck!
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:19 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
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Roger, you seem to have a great job? Any hints as to what you do?
I've been the Ops manager for one of the regions largest tour companies for the past few years, but have a chance to be Public Relations Manager for another industry, which involves mainly schmoozing with politicians and clients. The tour industry required too much time in the summer, when I want to get out and play.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:33 pm to Schmelly
Don't be mad, UPS is hiring.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:37 pm to Schmelly
You're never too old. Keep living life, no matter what your age. People put themselves in an age box far too often and proceed to die unhappy with no will to live.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:43 pm to Schmelly
One of my classmates (engineering) was in his 50's when he graduated. He was hired and ended up running the company.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:44 pm to BoostAddict
Yes do it if it is what you want. I would hire anyone at any age if I can get them to do the job.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:56 pm to Schmelly
I successfully changed careers at 40. Not a complete 180, butaybe 140...ish. It was a change to a very loosely related field.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:58 pm to Schmelly
I have a Petroleum and Chemical education and background. I got involved in real estate after Katrina. Now, I basically flip houses. I also started a restaurant; and I have no idea what to expect (good thing I'm a silent partner; but I'm willing to learn.) I'm over 40 btw, Schmelly.
I do absolutely NOTHING with my degrees now.
But I will also tell you this. You can rip a place to shreds, make it look great again, and sell it for a nice chunk of change. Trust me, you don't need an architecture degree to do it either.
I do absolutely NOTHING with my degrees now.
But I will also tell you this. You can rip a place to shreds, make it look great again, and sell it for a nice chunk of change. Trust me, you don't need an architecture degree to do it either.
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