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I had managed a $6M feed division at a cooperative and got downsized after a merger. Had a job offer and accepted to work as an ag lender. During the 2 months between the job offer and the start date the lender position got moved from Eastern Iowa to Central Nebraska. I was not moving.
Contacted a recruiter and asked him to help me find a job. He offered me a job as a recruiter. Which I harshly declined as I had always hated recruiters. After several week I took the recruiter job thinking I could make some commission until I found a job. No intention of making a career out of it.
Turns out it is a great fit for me. Started my own recruiting business 8 years ago and plan to do it until I retire. Summary- I'm now enjoying doing something that I would have never thought of on my own.
I'd say go for it. I tell my kids I have a lot of regrets, but most of that are involving things I did NOT do versus things I did.
Contacted a recruiter and asked him to help me find a job. He offered me a job as a recruiter. Which I harshly declined as I had always hated recruiters. After several week I took the recruiter job thinking I could make some commission until I found a job. No intention of making a career out of it.
Turns out it is a great fit for me. Started my own recruiting business 8 years ago and plan to do it until I retire. Summary- I'm now enjoying doing something that I would have never thought of on my own.
I'd say go for it. I tell my kids I have a lot of regrets, but most of that are involving things I did NOT do versus things I did.
Going from a chippendale to a CPA was a tough change but I persevered and it turned out well.
I have not yet. But one is probably coming in the next several years.
AND you know better than anyone how to launder money. Because it was by your junk and stuff.
I have a potential first retirement approaching at 55 (pension and all that jazz) from the oil and gas business. I like my job and the people (basically) but we're financially able to make a break. I'm not sure I can just be done as filling (hopefully) another 40 years of time with leisure activities is daunting.
With no true financial incentive, I'd like to find that second career that gives back somehow. Original plan was work to 50 then teach for 10 years but quite frankly since we never had kids, I have no desire to mold young stupid minds (and kids basically frighten me). I've also dabbled with non-profits but so much of that is rife with incompetence and petty agendas that I'm not sure I could stand the drama.
I may just start my own foundation!
I've always admired those who make major mid-course corrections by jumping in with both feet and making it happen. Those are strong, daring, optimistic people...
Same. I've been at one job for 12 years, which is long enough. Scary, though. To jump into what I want to do I'm going to have to go back to school. I haven't been in a classroom setting since I finished my undergrad way back in '02.
Ever considered being a tutor in the Americorps program? You could work one on one with kids instead of taking on an entire classroom.
I'm too scared to change companies, let alone careers.
Granted, I have a great paying job with even better benefits that I don't loathe, but my family and I are poised perfectly for a move/adventure. I'm dreading giving up the known commodity. Grass isn't always greener, but you only live once I guess...
Granted, I have a great paying job with even better benefits that I don't loathe, but my family and I are poised perfectly for a move/adventure. I'm dreading giving up the known commodity. Grass isn't always greener, but you only live once I guess...
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I have changed industries and took on different roles. The good thing about making a jump like this is you can go where the jobs are, take on a new challenge, move to a location more suitable to where you want to go. Tons of defense jobs in the south for example. Your new position/industry could have more long term earnings potential. That said, the negative is that short term, you will probably(not always) take a pay cut if you are a beginner in your new field. It might be costly to get the training you need for your new role or hard to break into that first new gig. You just have to find someone to give you a chance. I would personally keep doing your old gig while building the skills/looking for new gig.
That said, I will take short term less pay gladly over having the regret of never trying something else out of fear. In todays job economy you should always be learning anyway..might as well apply it.
My current job has allowed me to learn technical and automation skills that if I wanted to jump into my old role(more accounting/finance) I could easily improve my productivity. Glad I made the move so far.
That said, I will take short term less pay gladly over having the regret of never trying something else out of fear. In todays job economy you should always be learning anyway..might as well apply it.
My current job has allowed me to learn technical and automation skills that if I wanted to jump into my old role(more accounting/finance) I could easily improve my productivity. Glad I made the move so far.
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I like the thought. Also thinking about english language teaching overseas.
I was a software consultant for over ten years, made great money but never really loved it and had to travel regularly. Went back to school / med school in my late 30's, just finished residency this year. Huge pay cut over 9.5 yr period til now, couldn't be happier w the decision.
I envy those brave enough to follow their passion. I'm too much a ***** to do it. Plus I don't know what I would do.
In my late 50s. I went from sales to an elected County Office. This has been an adventure of a lifetime. After almost 30 years of sales and 21 of those with one company, I have found the politics easy but the job VERY challenging in my new career. My point being is it just a job change for you or something completely unrelated. The completely unrelated option is a huge challenge, but so very rewarding.
Ever thought about teaching at a college/university?
I have a couple of relatives that went that route and really enjoy it. I think the onus is much more on the student so it's not babysitting like K-12.
Made the jump nearly eight years ago, after a decade in American high school classrooms, and don't regret it one bit.
Been working at universities in Korea and Vietnam for the past five years and thoroughly enjoy this age group. There are opportunities to do teen camps once or twice a year (about a month each) for some extra cash or just to re-energize. Although, if you're not stoked about working with kids, that may not be your thing.
Either way, feel free to shoot me a pm if you have any questions. I highly recommend it to anyone willing (and able) to take the leap. Happy to make some suggestions on countries, qualifications, salary expectations, cultural 'stuff,' etc. Best of luck, Spokane!
Never be afraid to gamble on yourself
There have been many bumps in my career path, but I've found that my skill set can translate to many industries.
If you aren't happy and need a change then bet on your own abilities and make the better fit
Unless you are extremely lucky the odds are pretty high that you might have to start fresh. The way our world is changing now we all need to be ready and open for change. It's a brave new world
There have been many bumps in my career path, but I've found that my skill set can translate to many industries.
If you aren't happy and need a change then bet on your own abilities and make the better fit
Unless you are extremely lucky the odds are pretty high that you might have to start fresh. The way our world is changing now we all need to be ready and open for change. It's a brave new world
