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Abe Froman
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Abe Froman
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How many of you guys have changed careers in your mid-40's? I'm in my mid-40's, and finding it harder and harder to get
Texas Hammer
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5/19/17 4:30pm
I recommend that you read The Way of the Seal by Mark Divine. Then do what you want to do.
RoaroftheCougartails
5/19/17 4:33pm
I'm the same age and going through a similar process.
BigD Coug
5/19/17 4:34pm
I may need a move as well, which may happen with my current employer anyway, so maybe that would help change things
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 4:42pm
I think they call it a mid-life crisis. I suggest a convertible.
kccougar
5/19/17 5:03pm
Question is, which one?
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 5:08pm
'97 Miata
mokelembembe
5/19/17 5:48pm
Fiat 124 Spyder
CougarVeteran
5/19/17 7:12pm
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Abe Froman
5/19/17 6:05pm
I'm in this age range and have had some of these thoughts like you and the OP
BYUFam1
5/19/17 5:48pm
Crystal Lake area?
CLCougar
5/19/17 5:56pm
I was in CL for 4 years before I moved out more towards Rockford
BYUFam1
5/19/17 6:28pm
I just switched jobs & companies
cougarmeister
5/19/17 4:35pm
I may just need a change in scenery. Same field, but different company may be all that I need. Whatever the case, I
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 4:38pm
I'm mid 30s, but I switched jobs not too long ago with good results.
TayPower
5/19/17 4:50pm
That may be all that is needed - a change in where I work and the people I work with, but same industry. I know changing
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 5:08pm
So you work 60 hours plus 10 hours commuting? If you do this in 5 days, no
Chester Copperpot
5/19/17 4:39pm
I'm fine with my compensation. I feel I'm fairly compensated and I typically get a good bonus, so the pay isn't the
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 4:47pm
Amway might be your ticket out
1-Wing RCAF
5/19/17 4:53pm
I have been brainstorming to come up with the next big MLM scheme, er, opportunity. I'm sure I can come up with
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 5:04pm
Could you telecomute from home 1 day a week? That would really help you adjust.
scott715
5/19/17 5:26pm
I did around 30. 40s might be tough.
Mister P
5/19/17 4:40pm
Work at the Exxon Mobile Campus?
1-Wing RCAF
5/19/17 4:45pm
Nope, but that would be further away from where I live now. I'd have to move if I worked there.
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 4:48pm
I'd just find another company in the same industry that requires less work
donnerstag
5/19/17 4:50pm
Went back to school at age 37. Worked out well.
Florwood
5/19/17 5:01pm
My cousin got an MBA from BYU at age 48
donnerstag
5/19/17 5:04pm
Do you mind telling me what you went into? BM if you want
Cougar TD
5/19/17 5:56pm
I too would love to know.
Homercles
5/19/17 8:54pm
I got a MBA at age 47. It helped on career and invigorated me mentally. Already
CLCougar
5/19/17 5:11pm
Where are you commuting from?
CougarThug
5/19/17 5:11pm
I'm 37 and have felt stuck for a while.
AeroCoug
5/19/17 6:02pm
Good luck buddy! Return & report!!
CLCougar
5/19/17 6:07pm
I friggin can't wait until I retire. It'd be nice to be in a career that was enjoyable.Good luck with your possibilities
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 7:57pm
Changed last year at 49
cornellcoug
5/19/17 6:43pm
Do you live in Laie? If so, how do you like it?
1-Wing RCAF
5/19/17 7:09pm
Sorry it took so long
cornellcoug
5/22/17 10:04am
Did you have a substantial amount to put down on a home to live there? Just seems like it would
SouthernBlueBlood
5/22/17 10:12am
If you work for BYU H...
cornellcoug
5/22/17 3:25pm
Man, that sounds great. Good for you.
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 7:58pm
I went back to grad school for PhD in mid 30s.
DrBYU
5/19/17 7:05pm
CIA? Now that's an idea...
Texas Hammer
5/19/17 8:02pm
You might be perfect fit. But if your wife doesn't want to move to London, how will she feel about Russia?
DrBYU
5/19/17 9:21pm
Get a perscription for chocolate.
scott715
5/19/17 9:49pm
If you aren't already on Linkedin.com, you should try it. Challenge yourself to add 5 new connections you don't know
Q-grr
5/20/17 12:39am
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