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By *assy69Man
over a year ago
West Sussex and Wales |
"So I'm looking into changing my career path at the age of 50. Has anyone else done this ,later on life? Good idea or bad?"
Not quite as late as you, but gave up a career in my thirties to go back to uni and get a different degree and train for something else. Was bloody hard going, but being that I was paying for it myself it motivated me to crack on and get it all done. Still in that second career, and still loving it  |
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"So I'm looking into changing my career path at the age of 50. Has anyone else done this ,later on life? Good idea or bad?"
I don't think I'm general it can ever be seen as a bad idea, although it probably varies depending on the industry you're getting into. Some have a reputation for being more ageist than others. |
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My only advice would be to ensure you choose a career that doesn’t prejudice nature workers. I can see my industry (sales) becoming saturated with young people willing to work for fuck all and take on a huge amount of work that experienced staff wouldn’t accept. |
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By *bostCouple
over a year ago
glasgow |
"So I'm looking into changing my career path at the age of 50. Has anyone else done this ,later on life? Good idea or bad?"
Can only be. Good idea. Although there are a helluva lot of folk ha ing to do it just now. Choose wisely. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've an appointment tomorrow to discuss options and the financial side of things, in the end everything comes down to money unfortunately.
I need to change my direction because of medical issues as I work in the care sector and I'm getting reoccurring injuries which are causing me to have to take time off. It's an age thing lol.
So time to plan for a different future. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've an appointment tomorrow to discuss options and the financial side of things, in the end everything comes down to money unfortunately.
I need to change my direction because of medical issues as I work in the care sector and I'm getting reoccurring injuries which are causing me to have to take time off. It's an age thing lol.
So time to plan for a different future. "
Considering you might have to work until aged 70 the way things are going, 50 doesn't seem too late to change track and find something you love |
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By *ltKittyWoman
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"So I'm looking into changing my career path at the age of 50. Has anyone else done this ,later on life? Good idea or bad?"
Go for it! A great deal of students in my classes were mature students (oldest being in their 50s) and had no issues they even did better because of life experience, they were also more serious about their work ethic |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So I'm looking into changing my career path at the age of 50. Has anyone else done this ,later on life? Good idea or bad?
Not quite as late as you, but gave up a career in my thirties to go back to uni and get a different degree and train for something else. Was bloody hard going, but being that I was paying for it myself it motivated me to crack on and get it all done. Still in that second career, and still loving it "
Something similar here. Went back to uni mid 30's. Was hard work but loved every minute of it. Really love to do it again |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Go for it!
When I was in college we had mature students and when I got to uni I was slightly older than most but in reality still young. Even then we had mature students as well. They always did well, usually better than most, and people would always chat to them on the course and stuff! They got invites etc to the social side but given the fact they usually had families they seldom made an appearance.
So yeah, go for it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I left school with no qualifications, hated school. Went to college then university in my mid 30s, absolutely the best thing I ever did. Opened up a new world to me. If you have the opportunity and the determination to change, go for it! Best of luck x |
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I use OU studying Ba (hons) business management, half price in Scotland, currently coming to the end of my current career so looking for something to tide me over until retirement. Best of luck xxx |
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"I've an appointment tomorrow to discuss options and the financial side of things, in the end everything comes down to money unfortunately.
I need to change my direction because of medical issues as I work in the care sector and I'm getting reoccurring injuries which are causing me to have to take time off. It's an age thing lol.
So time to plan for a different future. "
I am the same but all my injuries are caused through wear and tear because of the job and not due to age. Backs and shoulders can only take so much. Good luck in whatever you choose to do.x |
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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago
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I’d say go for it.
I changed this year, well partly forced upon me, but so glad and not missing the stress.
Only regret is not being part of a company of thousands - now just 6 of us. That’s minor tho.
Good luck. X |
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