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re: How old is too old for a complete 180 career change?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:58 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 1/28/16 at 11:58 pm to RogerTheShrubber
How did you get that sweet gig?
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Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:03 am to GeorgeTheGreek
Well, I'm great at interviewing, and am a salesman at heart so I do very well with finding employment. I've been very fortunate, because I've got a few years around my divorce where life was a bit murky but I find people are forgiving and trusting, and want people around who are positive.
I know a lot of people, and generally do well in interviews.
I know a lot of people, and generally do well in interviews.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:05 am to RogerTheShrubber
Damn. Jealous.
Congrats my man, you've made out well for yourself.
Congrats my man, you've made out well for yourself.
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 12:06 am
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:10 am to GeorgeTheGreek
Well, I've certainly failed a few times myself but again, people are forgiving and if you find yourself where you want to be, and have a few people skills you'll certainly never want for a job. I really don't mind failure at times, it's certainly taught me there are certain jobs I don't want to do.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:13 am to Schmelly
Knew a guy in vet school that was 45. Dude sold his business, got the prerequisites out of the way and went to fulfill his lifelong dream
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:14 am to RogerTheShrubber
So you enjoy what you do? Decent pay? Holidays?
Thinking of maybe switching gears myself. Still young enough to do it...
Thinking of maybe switching gears myself. Still young enough to do it...
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:18 am to GeorgeTheGreek
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So you enjoy what you do? Decent pay? Holidays?
Thinking of maybe switching gears myself. Still young enough to do it...
Absolutely. If you have people skills, can press the flesh and blend in with almost any socio-economic group, you can find a great career. I've enjoyed operations, but I'm ready to get back into Sales/relations where my heart really is.
In a decade or two, people will not have a career, but mini careers or job to job. I think the days of a man working for one company doing one occupation for an entire career has come to an end.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:19 am to RogerTheShrubber
Don't doubt that, agreed.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:23 am to GeorgeTheGreek
I think you guys who are in your 20's and 30's are in for some exciting times. People are down on Millennials but I believe you folks will see the most rapid Technologica changes that will improve lives as the world has ever seen.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:43 am to Schmelly
When I was in nursing school there were a couple people (men and women) in their early 50s and went to nursing school after having totally different jobs (not healthcare related)prior to that. Both did very well in school.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 12:48 am to lsunurse
My ex went back to nursing school in her early 40's, doing very well for herself.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 2:47 am to Schmelly
This topic ran last year.
Many years ago, someone wrote Dear Abby and asked the same question. The writer said that if they went to college for four years, then when they graduated they would be 36 years old.
Abby replied "How old will you be in 4 years if you don't go to college"?
Do not get into a lot of debt to accomplish this transition. And do NOT get private student loans. Only get government student loans. Private loans never go away until they are paid in full. Even if you die or become disabled! Some Government loans are forgivable if you are disabled etc.
P.S. Col. Sanders started KFC when he was 62 years old.
Many years ago, someone wrote Dear Abby and asked the same question. The writer said that if they went to college for four years, then when they graduated they would be 36 years old.
Abby replied "How old will you be in 4 years if you don't go to college"?
Do not get into a lot of debt to accomplish this transition. And do NOT get private student loans. Only get government student loans. Private loans never go away until they are paid in full. Even if you die or become disabled! Some Government loans are forgivable if you are disabled etc.
P.S. Col. Sanders started KFC when he was 62 years old.
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 2:51 am
Posted on 1/29/16 at 5:50 am to Schmelly
That is the excuse of somone who is scared of change. You can prepare for this safely and benefit your life.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 6:13 am to Schmelly
I'll be 39 in May. I've been a paramedic since I was 20. I'm so over it it's not even funny. So I just started my first semester as an electrical engineering major.
I already have a Bachelor's in Biology, so I can finish in about 2.5 years, but still, it's a little daunting.
I already have a Bachelor's in Biology, so I can finish in about 2.5 years, but still, it's a little daunting.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:37 am to xxKylexx
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I'm basically about ready to graduate in psychology but am leaning heavily towards film school at UNO atm. My thinking is go big or go home. I've always wanted to work in film and might as well pursue it as opposed to ending up somewhere I'm not happy.
if you really want to work in film do not waste your time and money going to film school (no offense especially UNO). The best way to get in to the business is to determine what craft to pursue and start at the bottom and learn filmmaking practically. Of the hundreds of people that have worked closely with me on projects i don't recall one going to film school.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:05 am to JW
Agreed, school isn't always the answer. Oftentimes the best way is to just start working.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:43 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Asking too many people will create doubt. Have faith in what you have decided and run with it. Don't share too much with too many people, because at heart people hate anything unorthodox and will try to discourage you.
THIS!
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:52 am to Schmelly
I quit my job at 28. Tried a different career for a year. Now I'm back in school. I'm married with a kid.
I think it depends on how much you're making. If I was making a really good salary and had a family at age 28 (or 30ish or older), it would be hard for me to give it up. But I was making $44k/year as a teacher, so it was easier to justify pursuing something else.
I think it depends on how much you're making. If I was making a really good salary and had a family at age 28 (or 30ish or older), it would be hard for me to give it up. But I was making $44k/year as a teacher, so it was easier to justify pursuing something else.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:12 am to StringedInstruments
If you don't , you will live to regret it
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:29 am to Schmelly
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Anybody gonna hire a 40 year old, straight outta college?
Why not? Just don't expect to come in making the salary of the average 40 year old in your profession. It's not like you're coming out of college at 60.
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