2006-09-27 06:52:38 · 9 answers · asked by preppy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you really want a change it is best to do it now. It gets harder as you get older.
It is best if you truly understand why you are bored with your current situation. A lot of time boredom isn't really coming from your work but other aspects of your life.
You may want to consult a career coach to help you get more clarification.
2006-09-27 06:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Preppy!
Unless your a PHD or a CEO pulling 6 figures, It is never to late to change. It is common anymore for people in the so called, "middle of there work lives", to change careers or go back to school. If you have people that depend on you, then let them know. It will help if they understand what you need to do and for support. It might be for there benefit as well as yours!
Make sure that you should, or need to change. Simply being bored with you job might not be the best reason if it means others will need to do without, in order to make the change. If your leaving a job of any time, then your going to have a history with your employer. Changing will affect your job history (resume). So make sure you stick with the change for at least a year,or you'll look irresponsible when you rewrite your resume! Also, if you have alot invested in your original career than any change should be atleast as much of an investment!
Don't let age determine how much or little training you get. I know of many people that have switched careers in thier 50's and went into the medical profession! To become very happy and financially rewarded. Of coarse they might not have had many dependence at home, either.
There are many ways of getting a good paying and satisfactory career without going to college or long time studying, but make sure your going into a field that's best suited for you and not because it's different! The last thing you want to find out, after you left your first career is, that it's just another boring job!
Goodluck!
2006-09-27 15:15:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to change jobs find a new one before you quit the one you have. Tell your new employer that you have to give a 2 week notice before you can start.
2006-09-27 14:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am 41 years and went from employment to self-employment. I had been working on my business for a couple of months on the side before I left.
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2006-09-27 13:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my profession it's quite common for people to come in (and out) in their late 30's to mid 40's. Some have successfully done it later. Most good outfits don't require more than 5 years or so for you to be "vested."
2006-09-27 14:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by JAT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I'm in the same situation,and find it very necessary to develop the skill that I went to college for. Going to school now for recertification
I abandoned it to travel the world with airlines.
I need to get out like yesterday.
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2006-09-27 14:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by starrdevine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 46 and thinking about it, we don't retire till 6o so we do have 20 give or take working years left so don't wait time is ticking it is harder as we get older
2006-09-27 13:55:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work on one or more side businesses. You will find one you like and then jump ship.
2006-09-27 15:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by misternycboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure go for it. I did at 59
2006-09-27 14:00:48 · answer #9 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋