Have quit a 22 year successful job and not sure where to start now.?

Question

Live in a thriving economy with an abundance of ability but having a tough time getting started. I have always undervalued myself and the type of job I was at monopolized on that sort of thing through out the orqanization. Today it seems that youth has learned a way to aquire the big salary jobs with less experience and for some reason they are complaining about it. To find that job that will pay what you are worth seems to hide in utopia. Please don't get me wrong as to what I feel I'm worth it is the job comparisons and the finished product that my work produced that I am measuring on. The large corporations don't seem to care and yet they preach and cry about their lack of quality people. My success was documented and measured against peers in the same organization and yet I left because of a lack of challenged,which I expressed to them, as well as a grossly underpaid position that was in the bottom of the scale in comparison to the total industry.

Answer 1

I would gear up your personal and professional network. Contact everyone that you had contacts with within and without the organization-- including personal-professional contacts. You are contacting them not to look for a job, but simply to let them know your current situation (indirectly...that you are in transition professionally). You might be surprised at the number of possible job opportunity referrals you might come up with through this method.

Better yet, if someone in your network can refer to someone within their organization / industry that might know of jobs, that would be preferential.

I would then brush up your resume and a solid list of professional references (this can also be a reason for contact folks)...at least six references.

If you can get referred to people who know the ins/outs of an organization or industry you can explain that you are merely in a professional transition, haven't been a job seeker for over 20 years, and you'd like their opinion about your resume and what skills / experiences stand out and which you need to highlight. This type of informational meeting can lead to further referrals and maybe, just maybe some job prospects that are not found in the traditional job board/classifieds. It is said that most jobs are not advertised and your the younger crowd don't have anything over you except a good network that whether they realize it or not is always in play.

I wish you luck on your job search and remain positive. More likely than not, this will be a great move for you to take another direction in your career. You never know what lies ahead.

Best,

Answer 2

You have fell into the trap of settling, often we find a job that pays us well and that we command expertly. When this occur we think we have arrived until we notice that others with less to offer seem to advance pass us. If you have left that job, this is bad. If you are still there, you have time to decide what you feel like doing. That is the only important thing right now, your feelings.

If you are not at the job now, take a good look at the things that your life needs. Make a careful list, and set about working our how to take care of your needs. This start will offer to you opportunities to help others and that will provide the chance to set up a business that will take care of you. This will bring you to think about your feelings. Once you are thinking about your feelings, you will connect to what is most important and grow without effort.

Answer 3

The hidden costs of young employees (mainly insurance) are less. It is hard to argue that younger employees are more eager and possess certain skills than older. I should be in your age group just to tell you where I am coming from. This is the "circle of life". The younger ones will have their turn.

It is easier if at this age your financial situation is in decent shape so you are only looking to keep busy and feel worthy, instead of trying to make ends meet. In that case, offer your service as advisor or consultant. I provide advice to venture capital firms on deals for ok pay as well as shares of new companies in exchange for work that they need done but don't have money for a full time person. Believe me, my blood pressure is under control that way and I don't have to put my health at further risk.

At the end of the day, if you still feel that you have to be in the rat race competing with younger bodies, you have to stop blaming others and look at yourself instead. No matter how successful we once were, even Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Michael Jordan had to make that concession.

Answer 4

God will give you the answer. Talk to him each day and he will direct your path. So many times we obligate ourselves financially to a job that we think we can never do without. I was in a similar situation after 25 years with a company. At some point you have to "go out on a limb" and take a chance. This is easier said than done. However, I took a leap of faith 3 years ago and have never been happier. I'm now self-employed and spend more time with my family than ever. At this point in my life salary was not important. God already knows what we need and He will provide for us, that is His promise...believe it.... Matthew 6:25-34

Answer 5

You are experiencing the result of the general trend to level the incomes of people worldwide. Try not to take anything personally. It saps your energy and leaves anger in the wake. Take stock in yourself and what you need, then position yourself to get what you need to be comfortable. Negotiate a good salary going in; one that you'll be happy with for at least 3 years with no raises. Keep your resume contemporary and posted. Do your best and accept that your best will fluctuate with your feelings and physical condition. And above all this, know that so many of us are pulling for you.

All the best,
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Answer 6

You had the drive in the first place to be able to stay there for 22 years. You are burned out my fellow man. Take a good look at what you want. Companies are finding out the youth adds new ideas and innovative programs to their companies. Put yourself out there for what you want and then you can at least say that you've tried.

Answer 7

Your writing style is decidedly stream-of-consciousness. Perhaps this will put off potential employers--work on expressing your ideas more clearly.

Answer 8

Try making money online

Answer 9

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