I am 54 in a job i have started to hate even though i have done it for 20 years. have always worked from age of 15, but i am so unhappy in my job, cant afford to give up, so are there jobs for someone like me reasonably bright works with computers. would like a job that is stress free unlike my present one, getting too old to deal with stress. so how easy is it to find work, and I am not afraid of hard work, would love to be able to look forward to going to work again, help
2007-03-10 06:28:51 · 13 answers · asked by Mature Lady 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Never think that you can't change careers late in life! This is a common misconception persons have. Not to make you sound old, but I've heard persons your age or older say, "Who's going to hire me at my age?" Well, you'd be surprised!
I guess a lot comes down to how much you want to earn and what type of work makes you happy. My first suggestion is to visit a career counselor. Next to that, network through family, friends, neighbours, fellow churchgoers, ... about possibly careers and contacts. Trust me, you will be genuinely surprised at what jobs out there someone will consider you for!
As for stress, that's a good point! I suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and it's very stress related. I have the same concerns as I too am in the midst of a career change. I don't think there are totally stress free jobs but there are certainly some I can't do and some I can. The rest are somewhere in between. I'm very personable and I find I excel, even when not on my meds, at jobs where I interact with the general public. This may sounds strange, but I excelled at a call centre job once and my manager noted he felt it was my outgoing personality. You would think at a call centre that agents get verbally abused a lot but, shockingly, I very seldom got an earful. I figured most people are like you and I and want someone they can relate to in order to get their problem solved.
The most common reaction when I answered a call was, "Thank God I'm talking to an american!" That's in reference to most call centres being in India these days. I chuckled and said, "You're not! I'm canadian!" LOL!!
-- Liam
2007-03-10 06:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, I would recommend working at an airport, specifically for an airline. Yes it can be stressful but the perks are worth it. Flight benefits (tickets) are really cheap and you get discounts to many hotels. So the stress that builds up can be diminished by relaxing on your favourite beach. If you're good with computers, I recommend a counter agent. Then you don't have to travel all the time like a flight attendant. Good luck
2007-03-10 06:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by roep0013 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he's happy in his job he should stay, he could do rigorous traing and end up in a job he totally hates. I don't think money should be the biggest issue. Job satisfaction and really liking it is more important. I took a £30 a week paycut to change my job and I love it.
2016-03-28 23:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 57 have had my job for the last 28 years I also hate it but intend to stay on a little while longer so I can get my pension off them if you have pension rights where you work do like me just bite the bullet and think of the pension
2007-03-10 06:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many parts of the country have shortages of workers but employment markets do vary from place to place.
Would suggest you check local press, talk to the local job centre and have a look at the vacancies they have.
If you have a sensible employer it would be worth talking to them. If they want to keep staff they need to ensure that the job is stimulating. This might involve a change in role, opportuniites for training perhaps taking on some new responsibilities.
2007-03-10 06:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by kiloranbrae 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about going to an employment agency and having a chat with them, tell them what you're looking for and ask for an honest appraisal of your skills and experience ,at least that way you'll have an idea of what sort of jobs are going to be open to you.
Chin up! and best of luck :0)
2007-03-10 06:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that age, I'll have to admit, it's a little difficult. However, if you feel so unhappy it's certainly worth trying. You never know what life has in store for us. Good luck!!
2007-03-10 07:56:46 · answer #7 · answered by maggie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry i am young and i love being a barista at starbucks.
Finding work for me was easy but it may be difficult if you don't live in a city. Try the yellow pages or the newspaper.
Take care
2007-03-10 06:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by madina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question...
It's easy to get a job. Getting one you like
with good pay takes effort.
I just found a book, I'm going to see what information
it presents....
Careers for Cyber Surfers & Other Online Types
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK CO
Marjorie Eberts , and Rache Kelsey are the authors.
2007-03-10 06:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by 1090 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi!
If you're in the UK, what about B&Q?
The older people in the branches that are close to me all seem really happy to help and are really friendly.
You won't probably use ALL your computer skills there, but I'm sure there won't be much pressure!
Best of luck!
2007-03-10 06:38:32 · answer #10 · answered by Moofie's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋