Been a carpenter for most of working life, would love to change to something along the lines of travel, adventure, anthropology. Do you think at 42 Im too old to 'start again'?
2007-02-02 01:38:43 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I believe that your never to old to do anything in life as long as you look at all the options and what you might lose by doing something like starting over. For example I think about it all the time but I have over 20 years in my Field and almost 15 years invested in the Union I belong to. I would be walking away from retirement benefits, medical benefits for life and stability in my career by doing so. I would say that as long as you are not walking away from more that you can get back in the long run...then it has nothing to do with your age so much as it has to do with your future. Everything in life has its pit falls, so just remember that you will only be happy with your choice as long as you look at it with open eyes & a clear mind. As the one that will live with all the consequnces of this decision just research it completely with your future in mind. I don't know if that helps you in your qwest for information or not but I will leave it up to you to decide. Good Luck to you Sir!
2007-02-02 02:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by utahbugtussel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No your still a spring chicken and I am sure there will always be people requiring carpenters should you need to return to it.
I am starting again as well, having been an office no one from the age of 16 and I am quarter of a century and wanting to do an Art degree so if I can take this step any one can.
Your never to old to re train or study and it will certainly open other avenues guess the only thing that I worry about is not having a wage but things have a habit of working out ! fingers crossed.
What ever you do you will be fine and the best of luck.
2007-02-02 02:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by rachelsweet2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave up my career as a Personnel Manager, a career I worked very hard for and did enjoy. I bought a pub and ran that for five years, I was 28 when I changed and the lifestyle change could not have been more different, but I absolutely loved it, tough though it was, and the hours were ridiculous. I only stopped because I got too ill to run it anymore and haven't worked since. If I ever make it back to employment, which I hope to do, even if only part time, I will have to have another change of career and do something with limited hours and responsibility in a very calm environment. Which totally goes against who I am when I work. It was the right choice at the time, I do not regret it at all. Good for you by the way, for following your dream and doing something so worthwhile and positive. God bless.
2016-05-24 04:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!
and yes, sadly.
The problem will be getting hired. In your new field, you will have no experience but need some decent wages to come close to taking care of your family. Most employers would rather hire younger people they can get cheap rather than us older folk who have a lot of experience in many areas, but little in this new career.
Go for your dream... but do some careful research and planning before you jump into it.
On the other hand, there are are a few other points:
- One radio talk show host used to emphasis that if you are changing careers to make a clean break with the old job. If you try to keep your day job and do the new thing part time, you don't put as much into either job.
- Is there a way to combine the interests? I definitely understand wanting to get out of carpentry, but maybe there is a some sort of 'adventure carpentry' or archeological site management that can combine interests so you can use your current skills to boost your hireability?
2007-02-02 02:20:14 · answer #4 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not too old, you have a long time left until you retire.
There was recently a television programme about people who had given up well paid jobs because they were unhappy, they all left to do something they wanted even though in most cases it meant taking a pay cut - not one of them said they would go back to their old jobs.
Lots of people make the wrong career moves after they leave school/college, and stay in the same work because that is all they know and they have to pay a mortgage etc. If you are feeling restless, try to find out if there is a course near you which appeals, maybe you could do this in your spare time and see how it goes.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
2007-02-02 02:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by ZYGGY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, The owner manger of my local day spa got burnt out at her high powered FR job in london and disappeared of to India for two years at the age of 50 she came back with a new outlook on life and looks about 20 years younger for it! Go for it and good luck. Anyway while you are trying to ' break in to' your new career you could always use you existing skills. Why not join the peace corps or international overseas volonteers scheme to get a feel for living and working abroad. While you are out there keep a journal or write a blog about your experiences.
2007-02-02 01:53:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, 42 is not too young - look at it this way, you still at least 20+ years left to work before you can retire. The important thing is finding something that makes you happy. I say go for it!
2007-02-02 01:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by reandsmom77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your only chance at living....this life. Do what makes you happy...go for it.
I'm thinking along the same lines myself...am a lawyer by trade...gave that up to stay home with the kids...I feel the need to do something new, too.
And 42 isn't old at all....good luck hon!
2007-02-02 02:47:46 · answer #8 · answered by vegetable soup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never! Thats what tech schools are for. You can go and learn an entirely new trade in just 18-24 months. And in some cases still work almost full time if need be.
2007-02-02 01:49:42 · answer #9 · answered by pealius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're never too old. My Mum worked as a chemist with brake fluids for 25 years and at the age of 57 took early retirement and has taken up farming alpacas! She has never been as happy as she is now.
2007-02-02 01:42:48 · answer #10 · answered by FC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋