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To anyone who has known career changers in mid-life 35-55,
1. What was the most successful career change you have seen
2. Have you ever known anyone who changed from a less advanced career track to more advanced one in mid-life? If so, what industy were they in and how did they do it?
To anyone who has known career changers in mid-life 35-55,
1. What was the most successful career change you have seen
2. Have you ever known anyone who changed from a less advanced career track to more advanced one in mid-life? If so, what industy were they in and how did they do it?
Thanks
I've been on the pre-Med track for years. I'm 35 years old. I worked in the food service industry for a while, even as a department head manager.
I just applied once again to the local nursing school, and it looks like if I get accepted again (got accepted back in 2013 but had a "career" job and chose not to go), I will just do that instead of attempting to go to Medical School.
I would be looking to go on to pursue the Nurse Practitioner down the line however.
I'm in a unique position in that I do not have family and can move about anywhere, which I plan on taking advantage of.
I'll also add that I currently tutor at the local college in the sciences. Good transition jobs are the health technical degrees obtained at community colleges. Physical/Occupational Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, etc. are all good programs where you can get education cheap and quick and make decent money coming out.
I heard about a guy who failed as a casino operator, did OK as a real estate developer, had some success as a TV personality who licensed his name to a lot of ventures and was paid fees.
But after 4 bankruptcies and 2 failed marriages, and hundreds of lawsuits, he discovered that his true talent lay in politics, where he succeeded with remarkable ease at the age of 70.
I went from an advanced career after 20+ years, to a lesser career at 42 y/o, and absolutely love what I do, and I am glad to be away from the stress, and just take it slow into retirement
I heard about a guy who failed as a casino operator, did OK as a real estate developer, had some success as a TV personality who licensed his name to a lot of ventures and was paid fees.
But after 4 bankruptcies and 2 failed marriages, and hundreds of lawsuits, he discovered that his true talent lay in politics, where he succeeded with remarkable ease at the age of 70.
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A relative who worked part time at a florist, then quit to raise 3 kids went back to school at age 40. She is now a well paid nutritionist at a local hospital, with 15 years in, and will retire with a decent pension.
I don't know if I would call this a career change, but it's an interesting pivot.
One of my professors in sociology was a Marxist whose primary research interest was sexology for many years. He had quite an academic reputation in this field.
I don't know exactly when he had his conversion to conservatism, but 9/11 profoundly influenced him and he directed his research toward fighting terrorism and understanding Islam, basically throwing away everything else he had ever done at 40. He was given a contract by the US Army War College to start a new form of research into suicide bombers. He's put out numerous articles, several books, and numerous book reviews in the terrorism field. He's a tenured full professor, but when I was in his department, most of his liberal colleagues and the administration were doing anything they could to sabotage him. Amusingly enough, I got to know him personally over the years - the guy was good looking and had a carousel of younger girlfriends, had numerous financial problems, and dressed like a 20 year old CA surfer bum.
He's easily the most interesting person I've ever met.
My brother-in-law has been an international marketing director for Coca Cola/Costco for over 10 years. He was getting burned out from traveling most of the year. He is 52 and as of 2017 he will be a college instructor at a small university near his home in Kirkland.
Perhaps it is too soon to say, but I think my own career change has been quite successful so far. I worked in financial services compliance/auditing for 12 years. I was doing well, but totally bored. I decided to go ahead and buy an existing business from someone who wants to retire. I now own a furniture manufacturing company that makes custom furniture. I love it. Everyday is interesting and I have great employees and (mostly) great customers. The prior owner has been great with the transition, as well.
It's only been a few months, but so far it has been everything I hoped for. I'm making more money, too, which is a nice bonus. I actually like being at work now though. It's crazy.
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