I because of a bad accident am forced to change what i do for a living. If anybody has had the same sort of thing what was it like and what is the result?
2006-07-12 14:01:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I was 52 when my company "downsized". It was the politically correct way of telling me, "We can hire 2.7 younger employees for what we're paying you." My job search lasted 2 years. Pounded the pavement 8 hours a day, 4 - 5 days a week. Looking for work was a full time job. Nobody wanted to hire "the old guy". We can't pay you what you're worth. You wouldn't be happy in an entry level position. And my personal favorite..... You're overqualified for the position.
After 2 years my savings ran out and I had to do something so I became a security guard. You don't get much of a chance to use your college education sitting in a guard shack, opening a gate, so delivery trucks can enter and leave.
Unless you're well connected, or exceptionally lucky, it could be very tough out there. Oh yeah, be prepared to be interviewed by some 25 - 30 year old human resources specialist who will decide if your application goes in the "warrants second interview" basket or the "don't call us, we'll call you" basket.
Good luck.
2006-07-12 14:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to leave the Police Department at age 39 because of a line of duty injury. I could still work, but I couldn't do police or law enforcement work anymore. After doing some research, I chose to go into the computer field. I went to a trade school, took out student loans, and studied like crazy. I had a couple of small jobs to get experience at first. By the time I was done with school and passed several certification exams, I was almost 42 years old. That's very old for the Information Technology field as I work mostly with people in their twenties or early thirties. But, I kept looking. I've been working for the same company for three years now. I started as a help desk technician, worked as a systems administrator, and now they are sending for training to become a database administrator. That will take me to a new level in my career and it also means I have to work a lot harder. However, it is worth it. I never looked back after leaving the Police Department. I have a new career in which I am safe. It wasn't easy, and we had some lean times for a while, but you have to believe you can do something with your life...and go out and do it. Good luck.
2006-07-12 14:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have a bad accident but I had a revelation and decided to put my writing ability to work.
From that I have three published books by first rate publishing companies, two more in the works, am considered the world's foremost expert in my field and get to do pretty much what I want to do.
Write about things you know.
There's a market waiting for you.
2006-07-12 14:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by ha_mer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn real quick how not to spend money. Get a grip on that as soon as possible. I changed careers at 42, then retired at 53 due to health. My home was almost paid for-that saved me. If you have a large mortgage payment and your income will not easily support it- then down size as soon as you can. The key is to get financially stable immediately. You have to be able to live and save in your new career. If you can not, change things until you can. Don't try to hold on to things of value, if they can be used to stabilize you. Remember GET STABLE in your finances.
2006-07-12 14:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a woman went to college at 65 for a masters in archeology went to egypt and it was the most wonderful thing she did in her life.
I would have to say if your limited in what youll do you might have an easier time finding it. you need to go with your interests because everyone I know who went on disability because of an accident or confined to a chair because of a disease found a way or something that interested them beyond passing time.
Whatever it is will grab hold of you and not let go.
2006-07-12 14:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by HuggieSunrise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people change their careers many times during their life. And being 50 affects you in what way? You're more experienced!
2006-07-12 14:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's going to be tough at 50. I hope you can go back to school or have another skill to fall back on. Good luck.
2006-07-12 14:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in my late 40's does that count?
I now do something I'm more comfortable doing, and it's easier on me and my mind.
Less money, calmer disposition.
2006-07-12 14:05:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to school.
2006-07-12 14:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋