Comments on: Thinking Through Career Change http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/ The online magazine for baby boomers with active lifestyles Thu, 17 May 2012 01:17:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mary Lou http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-618 Mary Lou Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:01:58 +0000 http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-618 After years spent working in an insurance agency making lots of money for the owner, I was laid off (my salary=Lexus). I too bummed around for awhile. I went to work in retail, specifically retail that sold nothing that was needed. In my case it was a fishing & hunting store. I really like it, all the young people that are working there keep me feeling young, it's fun talking to customers about what they have a passion for. The best part is it is totally different from what I did before. Changing careers is always a hit in the billfold, but I now am past my old salary. I even stayed at the bottom rung of jobs (cashier) for a long time just because I didn't want to be in charge of anything. I am a manager now and liking it because I gave myself that break from responsibility for several years. Try something different. After years spent working in an insurance agency making lots of money for the owner, I was laid off (my salary=Lexus). I too bummed around for awhile. I went to work in retail, specifically retail that sold nothing that was needed. In my case it was a fishing & hunting store. I really like it, all the young people that are working there keep me feeling young, it’s fun talking to customers about what they have a passion for. The best part is it is totally different from what I did before. Changing careers is always a hit in the billfold, but I now am past my old salary. I even stayed at the bottom rung of jobs (cashier) for a long time just because I didn’t want to be in charge of anything. I am a manager now and liking it because I gave myself that break from responsibility for several years.

Try something different.

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]]> By: Lynne http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-578 Lynne Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:34:50 +0000 http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-578 Loved your article. I'm 54 and seem to be starting over and over again and loving it. Two businesses after a long career in the medical field and I'm on to my third. Why not? It is kind of like Warren Zevon singing "I'll sleep when I'm dead" and I honestly feel that way. We're the generation that just won't give up and really--why should we? So, go on to another career after a nice long rest, real estate, whatever... and make sure it's one that meets your needs and your bridge schedule (that is so our parents, but what the heck)and your travel schedule (so our parents again)and keep on keeping on (think I'm a little 60's 70's here?). Loved your article. I’m 54 and seem to be starting over and over again and loving it. Two businesses after a long career in the medical field and I’m on to my third. Why not? It is kind of like Warren Zevon singing “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” and I honestly feel that way. We’re the generation that just won’t give up and really–why should we? So, go on to another career after a nice long rest, real estate, whatever… and make sure it’s one that meets your needs and your bridge schedule (that is so our parents, but what the heck)and your travel schedule (so our parents again)and keep on keeping on (think I’m a little 60′s 70′s here?).

]]> By: Felicia http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-576 Felicia Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:14:52 +0000 http://www.boomercafe.com/2008/03/04/thinking-through-career-change/#comment-576 You are one of many who are experiencing a desire for a change of careers at this stage in life. Finding a job as a young person and retiring from that job in your sixties is no more. I found your article fascinating and motivating. You sound like someone who can turn any career/position into something in which you find challenge and joy. Best of luck in your next endeavor. You are one of many who are experiencing a desire for a change of careers at this stage in life. Finding a job as a young person and retiring from that job in your sixties is no more. I found your article fascinating and motivating. You sound like someone who can turn any career/position into something in which you find challenge and joy. Best of luck in your next endeavor.

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