I've been fortunate enough to have a well paid career in retail for the past 13 years. I can't complain at the money I've made because its been far more than I probably deserve. But as things changes I find it harder and harder to take pride in what I do. I've been considering a career change and going into something that I can take pride in. When I was a youngin I worked in a cabinet shop and loved every second of it. I've been thinking of going down that road again. How many of you have made a 180 career change and ended up happier in the end?
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I’ve been pondering this for sometime now. I’ve been working on cars since 1995, in 2011 I started a shop at my house & have worked for myself & byself since then. But for the last 8 months or so I’ve been thinking about making a change. I haven’t completely made up my mind yet but I’ve really been thinking a going back to school & chase the game warden career. I’m 42yrs old & just not sure I can go through with it.
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Been there, done it
All I can say is, if you don't like your job and you have an opportunity to get out..........
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
I did it 14 yrs ago, took a pay cut and it was tight for a few years but now I make more money in 40 than I did in 78
Plus I work 4 days a week instead of having one guaranteed weekend a month
By far one of the hardest choices I ever had to make, but one of the best
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I’m in the process now.
I own and have operated a concrete company for about 23 years. It’s had its ups and downs as you can imagine. I used to love it. But the last 5 years I have literally hated it. Mainly due to employee issues.
I have been a part time bowyer making traditional bows for about 8 years as a pass time and a way to support my hunting habits! Lol. It has grown to the point I have decided to do it full time and quit the concrete. Not near as much money but WAY less headache and I absolutely love doing it.
So I started paying off all my dept this year and am almost completely debt free. I will be completely out of debt and be doing what I love full time by the 1st of the year. The thought of having way less stress is worth the risk!! At least for me.
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Originally posted by Black-N-Red View PostI’ve been pondering this for sometime now. I’ve been working on cars since 1995, in 2011 I started a shop at my house & have worked for myself & byself since then. But for the last 8 months or so I’ve been thinking about making a change. I haven’t completely made up my mind yet but I’ve really been thinking a going back to school & chase the game warden career. I’m 42yrs old & just not sure I can go through with it.
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