Posted by Greg on January 22, 2003, at 13:33:55
In reply to Midlife Career Change, posted by Tabitha on January 22, 2003, at 4:01:52
Hi Tabby,
At age 37 I put myself thru college and got my degree in Computer-Aided Design Drafting, specializing in both Architectural and Mechanical design. Before that I had spent my whole working career as a long haul truck driver... If an ornery ol' ass like me can do it, it should be a breeze for you. It was hard, a lot of intense studying, and I had to work full-time while I went to school. There never seemed to be enough hours in the day. But I wanted more out of life, I wanted to spend more time with my family, and I knew there was something creative inside me screaming to get out, so I went for it. Although the job market is really brutal right now, and I've been working as a contractor for over a year, I do believe it's going to get better. And I will always believe that my decision to re-educate myself was one of the smartest choices I ever made.
One little piece of advice if I may be so bold? If you go back to school, learn to do something that you truly love. Money does not buy you happiness. If you happen to make a lot of cash in your new career, that's cool too :)
I hope you're well.
Greg
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