justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 1:27pm
How many of you out there had career changes at any point during your working career? If so, what did you change from/to? Did it work out for you?
I'm getting to the point where I really don't want to do what I do anymore. It pays well but not so well that I'd be crazy to change careers. That said, I have no idea wtf I'd switch to. Something that doesn't involve sitting at a desk all day would be a start, I guess.
I'm getting to the point where I really don't want to do what I do anymore. It pays well but not so well that I'd be crazy to change careers. That said, I have no idea wtf I'd switch to. Something that doesn't involve sitting at a desk all day would be a start, I guess.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 15, 2012 1:34pm
Become a consultant and then you can spend 8-10 hrs a week traveling to sit at a client's desk 
Granted, you'll still be sitting at a desk upwards of 60 hours a week.
Granted, you'll still be sitting at a desk upwards of 60 hours a week.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Oct 15, 2012 1:34pm
I went from credit/collections/repo man to executive recruiter. Going on 20 years later, it's worked out very well.
If I can give any piece of advice, at your age, do what you love if you know what that is and can make money doing it.
If I can give any piece of advice, at your age, do what you love if you know what that is and can make money doing it.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 1:41pm
I love baseball. I might try out for CF for the Reds.BR1986FB;1295869 wrote:I went from credit/collections/repo man to executive recruiter. Going on 20 years later, it's worked out very well.
If I can give any piece of advice, at your age, do what you love if you know what that is and can make money doing it.
But seriously, if I could find a way to monetize my love for baseball I would do it in a heartbeat.
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Timber
Posts: 935
Oct 15, 2012 1:42pm
Well,
I have changed before... 1989. Decided I did not want to own the family business that had been around since 1925. Simply didn,t interest me enough to do my whole life. I got involved in the sport that I have been passionate about my whole life. Love most of the job, but the hours are difficult on my family life. Ready to look at options myself... still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up at age 51
I have changed before... 1989. Decided I did not want to own the family business that had been around since 1925. Simply didn,t interest me enough to do my whole life. I got involved in the sport that I have been passionate about my whole life. Love most of the job, but the hours are difficult on my family life. Ready to look at options myself... still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up at age 51
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Oct 15, 2012 1:42pm
Try dancing!!!!!
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Oct 15, 2012 1:43pm
Do you regret not taking on the family business?Timber;1295879 wrote:Well,
I have changed before... 1989. Decided I did not want to own the family business that had been around since 1925. Simply didn,t interest me enough to do my whole life.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 1:43pm
Also, I'm surprised no one has made a comment on how being unemployed isn't a career.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Oct 15, 2012 1:48pm
I have changed a few times but keep doing the one that makes me the most money. I started doing plumbing about 17 years ago. I got my cdl and took two years off to travel the US. I drove for a place that allowed for me to have the weekends off. I had a great time doing that. I then decided sitting behind a wheel 11 hours a day was not for me so went back to plumbing. I done this up until my father had his stroke and heart attack and had to move in with him to help take care of him. I took a job at a warehouse doing maintenance and really liked the job. Was let go this past february and been taking classes to get certified in electric and hvac. I have never stopped plumbing/construction type work. I just need a consistent job so once I get my certifications will be looking for another maintenance job.
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Timber
Posts: 935
Oct 15, 2012 1:52pm
No, not really. It was a small hardware store that was going to be a difficult business to grow going forward with all of the megabox stores coming, etc.
No regrets. Just the expected sentimental issues.
No regrets. Just the expected sentimental issues.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 15, 2012 1:53pm
If you can break the anchor of steady employment and a guaranteed check you can literally do almost anything you want going into business yourself. You can't be stupid about it, but if you look around there are a lot of people either self-employed or have just a few employees that found a niche.
Take a look at your skills and interests, and then decide how you can create value that would prompt someone to pay you for your service or product. But you have to be truly passionate about what you do. And if working more than 40 hours a week is unappealing to you, then don't plan on going on your own.
Take a look at your skills and interests, and then decide how you can create value that would prompt someone to pay you for your service or product. But you have to be truly passionate about what you do. And if working more than 40 hours a week is unappealing to you, then don't plan on going on your own.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Oct 15, 2012 1:55pm
Professional blogger (about baseball)justincredible;1295877 wrote:I love baseball. I might try out for CF for the Reds.
But seriously, if I could find a way to monetize my love for baseball I would do it in a heartbeat.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 15, 2012 1:56pm
Being unemployed still pays.justincredible;1295882 wrote:Also, I'm surprised no one has made a comment on how being unemployed isn't a career.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Oct 15, 2012 1:58pm
If i didn't have student loan debt I'd go to school and learn how to be a mechanic and the get certified to work on german cars.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Oct 15, 2012 2:07pm
Or just give ad-sense the finger and become a full-fledged proprietor of internet porn. You got people here that will work for free.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
Oct 15, 2012 2:07pm
To change careers, You really need a friend to give you a leg up.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Oct 15, 2012 2:23pm
i know a guy who does graphic design for mlb.com . its pretty cool i guessjustincredible;1295877 wrote:I love baseball. I might try out for CF for the Reds.
But seriously, if I could find a way to monetize my love for baseball I would do it in a heartbeat.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 2:25pm
Writing isn't my forté.BR1986FB;1295891 wrote:Professional blogger (about baseball)
lol'dgut;1295898 wrote:Or just give ad-sense the finger and become a full-fledged proprietor of internet porn. You got people here that will work for free.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Oct 15, 2012 2:25pm
Im considering getting my masters and going back to the etta to teach. Not a change in career but a change in job scope.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 2:25pm
Is Dr Chase still there?j_crazy;1295910 wrote:Im considering getting my masters and going back to the etta to teach. Not a change in career but a change in job scope.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Oct 15, 2012 2:42pm
I changed careers from a waiter at Tumbleweed to Construction Management when I was in college.
Someday's I wish I were still waiting tables and banging waitresses in the cooler.
Someday's I wish I were still waiting tables and banging waitresses in the cooler.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Oct 15, 2012 2:49pm
fifySnotBubbles;1295922 wrote:I changed careers from a waiter at Tumbleweed to Construction Management when I was in college.
Someday's I wish I were still waiting tables and banging etb in the cooler.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Oct 15, 2012 3:23pm
SnotBubbles;1295922 wrote:I changed careers from a waiter at Tumbleweed to Construction Management when I was in college.
Someday's I wish I were still waiting tables and banging waitresses in the cooler.
adsense.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1295929 wrote:fify
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Oct 15, 2012 3:59pm
justincredible;1295911 wrote:Is Dr Chase still there?
Yeah. Hes 60. Next in line is 55. Then freeman is 50. Gonna need new blood
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Oct 15, 2012 4:07pm
Dr Chase was a boss. My first advisor. I really wish I hadn't slacked off my first three semesters and stuck with petro.j_crazy;1295965 wrote:Yeah. Hes 60. Next in line is 55. Then freeman is 50. Gonna need new blood