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Will you change career or stick with yours?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been thinking about a change for a while now but no clue what I want to do or would be good at.
I don't want to be a waitress forever, the money is cack and the hours are unpredictable and unsociable.
I've stuck with it because I'm good at it and I have the freedom if the time comes to transfer to a different location in the country.
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
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I chop and change when I get bored. Most of my experience is in stock control of both IT equipment and agricultural machinery spares, and adult education, so when I get fed up in one field, I swap to the othet. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm graduating this year and continuing on in academics for a master's and hopefully a PhD. Going to uni as a mature student was a great move for me, and I'm sticking with it =) |
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I quit my job last year and started a new job doing something different. After 6 weeks I was back at my original job. I didnt realise how much I got from it until I wasnt there anymore. I now know that career is for me after all. |
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By *essie. OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Too far gone with one company to up sticks.
27years Final Salary pensionable service to my name which is worth the hassle even if I don’t like working there. "
Oddly the fact mine closed made me think I’ve lost that tie to the job I was in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve realised I loathe children.
Not great in my career.
I’m gradually moving across to a new role. I’ll see fewer children and the time I’ll spend with them will be better. Hopefully i’ll start enjoying it again. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I've put too much blood, sweat and tears into at this point to want to. In ten/fifteen years I'd love the chance to go back to uni and do a PhD and then move into academia. That's a daft notion probably though as by that time I imagine I'll be well and truly settled into my career and doing very well. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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I did.
Not entirely by choice (the R word) but now wouldn't go back even though we're away poorer.
The benefits of self employment may not include sick/holiday pay, a regular salary and bonuses but the flexibility means you can spend more time doing things you enjoy if you want to.
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I changed mine, went to do another degree, reached breaking point at the beginning of my third year, taken a year out and now back in my initial career. I’ll probably go back to the degree with view of research, PhD and lecturing |
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I quit my job, spent 4 years at uni doing something completely different, and now I'm trying to get a decent job that is somewhat related to my degree. Although I'm not having much luck, so I might just start dog walking. I wouldn't ever go back to doing what I used to do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive always been in the same field within in my career but switched a few times to different specialisms within it.
I wouldn't change though, I've got 26 years in this field and I'd be screwed financially if I changed to something totally different.
Good job I like what I do. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I changed and ended up back in the same thing just different company. I'm good at it but I definitely need to branch out a bit. There's a lot I can do with what I've learnt over the Years or I take a leap and hope I don't fall flat on my face.
February will hopefully be a very interesting month for me
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I was a legal secretary/pa for 17 years. I then left and now work for a Domicilliary Care Company in the office and I’m currently taking the necessary management qualification to enable me to run it when the current Manager retires.
It’s not my dream job, but it’ll allow me to financially look after myself and my family, which is the important part.
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29 years and counting.
Great wages and lots of built up perks plus the job taxes the mind.
I'm staying put thanks, just wish there were more (or even some) women who worked in my trade too instead of it being all men. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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-I like change.
Right now I'm attempting to do something independently (with self-employment as the goal), it's something I've been doing for years, slowly but surely, keeping the risk minimal.
I'm seeing a point later in the year, where I can do this full time. It's been like planting a seed and watching it slowly turn into a tree, so it hasn't been disruptive or a worrying process because of the long, gradual time frame. 
Only downside is I think I'll probably leave this site in order to give it my full attention. |
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I changed for a short time, after father passed needed some head space. Went and trained as a chef but now back to being a heating engineer.
“ out of the frying pan into the fire “,
and then back again but a most memorable and very enjoyable experience with some mad happy times. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am in the process of applying for a job, just completed video interview today. Should know before the end of February whether or not I'm through to the next stage. |
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Mr has had the same career since he left school. He is doing what he has always wanted to do since being a little boy. He has only ever been self emloyed and wouldn't ever want it any other way.
He too, like myself is lucky. We both appreciate the jobs we have and the lifestyle that they provide us with. |
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"Would love to quit my job and start work in something I'm interested in (nutrition) but there seems to be v little work out there, in Ireland anyway..."
Mains a triathlon club nearby and start by doing it for free then build up customer base. Bespoke nutrition plans can range from£100-300 one off or £50 a month |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m changing, just waiting for a start date.
I’m also just starting a degree so guess I might change again once done, if not too old by then.
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No body knows what the future holds, but if I can stay doing the same as what I do now till retirement, I'll not only be quite happy but most of all very lucky to have been in such an exciting profession and worked for a great employer.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve already done it, had one career for ten years, then had my kids and went back to uni. I’ll be going back to uni again next year to do a post grad diploma, which will enable me to specialise further in my dream job, with great sociable hours and earning more bucks too.
I can’t say it was easy, but I’m bloody glad I’m a stubborn git and dug my heels in. I am now able to pay the mortgage and provide for my family independently |
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"I'm graduating this year and continuing on in academics for a master's and hopefully a PhD. Going to uni as a mature student was a great move for me, and I'm sticking with it =)"
Same here on the great move. I bummed around from job to job in my 20s. Went back to to uni, now teaching, am happy whereas other jobs I just sat and watched the clock. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’ve already done it, had one career for ten years, then had my kids and went back to uni. I’ll be going back to uni again next year to do a post grad diploma, which will enable me to specialise further in my dream job, with great sociable hours and earning more bucks too.
I can’t say it was easy, but I’m bloody glad I’m a stubborn git and dug my heels in. I am now able to pay the mortgage and provide for my family independently "
That's fabulous to read. X |
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"I go back to college in September to start a course that will pave my new career till I retire "
Amazing!! I loved college and Uni. Went 4 times. Just couldn’t stop studying stuff. I hope it goes well! Xx |
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"47 and start my degree in Oct. But in law.. Will be completely different career change. As doing open uni will take me 6 yrs"
Stay focused and mentally strong.
“ that’s some serious commitment “, good luck in your journey. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"47 and start my degree in Oct. But in law.. Will be completely different career change. As doing open uni will take me 6 yrs
Stay focused and mentally strong.
“ that’s some serious commitment “, good luck in your journey."
Thank you. I'm doing it to help others...
Just one person I want to help.. That will do it for me. Will Cost me 18k to complete..
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I left my job at the end of the year after 20 years. I’m still not sure what I will do in the future, honestly haven’t thought about it and don’t plan on doing so until March at the earliest.
Just enjoying the peace and quiet away from the corporate nonsense |
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"47 and start my degree in Oct. But in law.. Will be completely different career change. As doing open uni will take me 6 yrs
Stay focused and mentally strong.
“ that’s some serious commitment “, good luck in your journey.
Thank you. I'm doing it to help others...
Just one person I want to help.. That will do it for me. Will Cost me 18k to complete..
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Money is no object if what you are doing brings you happiness and Self satisfaction.
Always admire those who are willing to go that extra mile to help others. |
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Those that know me on here know that a change has been coming for me, the work has been drying up for a while so I thought I'd head back into the world of being an employee.
I've took on a job at a commercial landscape company. It's only when you start you see the real company.
Vastly understaffed, and what was dream hours 7am - 3pm Mon to Fri looks like it's turning into a virtually enforced 58 hr week.
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Dan here, at nearly 53 I think I’ll be sticking with my current career until retirement, I’m lucky enough to have a job that gives me enough income to live comfortably, I start and finish when I want, have nobody telling me what to do, I take the dog with me for company and I get to travel around every day. Down side is I get no holiday pay or other perks and in the winter I’m often cold and wet. But all in all, I’m happy with what I do. |
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that's what I call mine too
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