I am a 35 year-old college-educated professional who is interested in changing careers after spending 13 years in sales and sales management. I recently left a lucrative position in sales management because I was being forced to relocate out of California and I didn't want to relocate.
The problem I have is that I don't know what to do next and am not sure how I should go about exploring opportunities. I'd like to hear stories of how other people have "started over" again in different careers after working many years in one field. How did you find the 2nd career? How did you make the transistion? What advice would you give me?
2007-01-12 09:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by stevesheels 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, you can change careers, but you must remember you will be starting over at the bottom! So if you do make a change be sure that the career you choose is your passion. What do you really enjoy doing? If you enjoy cooking you may look into going to Chef's school. If you enjoy photography, look into taking classes at a university near you. You may enjoy being a stock broker or financial planner. Changing careers usually means going back to school for course studies in a particular area. My husband was an attorney, and decided to open a coffee shop. It has been so successful that it became a Cafe' and now we are selling it......it's taking too much of our time and energy. He does a lot of writing, so this is probably the direction he will take until retirement. I will continue with working in my home office and try to enjoy life. Take care and God bless in what ever you do.
2007-01-12 10:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by Rea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for many years in the oil and gas industry. At age 36 I decided to make a career change. I went to the local votech school for 8 weeks and learned truck driving. My only regret is that I didn't do it 20 years ago. My company treats me great, I have a very nice truck, no real boss looking over my shoulder, and make pretty good money and am home every weekend. I usually wear blue jeans and a t-shirt and take it easy most of the time. And still make more money than a lot of people who live each day stressed out. If you don't mind seeing the coutry and getting paid to do it, maybe you should think about it. If I quit my job today, I could have another one before tomorrow ended.
2007-01-12 11:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by swcasper2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
I drove heavy transport vehicles for 25 years.
I became very sick and it nearly cost me everything.
I have been online now for sometime and really like that freedom i have got from it.
It was very scary at first as I was in an invorment that I was not used to. I decided to get some professional help and that has been the best bit of advice that I have even taken.
I suggest you be teachable and try to learn whilst earning to soften some of life's hard knocks.
Have you thought about an online business? you may be able to train people in the art of sales. I know of people that do very well at this.
You could write an e-book on how to become a good salesperson? Build a website then take it from there.
If you want any help feel free to e-mail me
uskiwi5@yahoo.com
Hope that helps you a bit.
Best of luck
2007-01-12 10:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to stay in sales? I am in serious need of sales people in California. You seem to already have the background. I changed careers and formed a corporation that I can't even keep up with the demand right now. How I did it, it was tough at first, but after 3 years of struggling to build what I truly wanted it paid off.
2007-01-12 10:05:12 · answer #4 · answered by canine582002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went from being an advertising sales executive to being an R.N. in my (very) late twenties.I was downsized and couldn't get my foot in the door anywhere else without major relocation so I looked at the want ads and saw there was a big demand for nurses. I went into a two yr associate degree program for R/N. and now -by careful planning-I make more money than I did before!
2007-01-12 10:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I switched from tech droid to electrician , after awhile the combined skills got me a 3rd & more financially rewarding job than the previous 2.
There may be a period of economic 'swing' but since you resigned, I am sure you covered that base by saving and budget adjustments until the new career gets rolling.
For now, go start with a temp agency , so you can sample different jobs before making a long term commitment.
good luck !
2007-01-12 10:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 35 yrs old you are still a young man.
2007-01-12 10:04:06 · answer #7 · answered by doggybag300 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋