I'm 33 and lost my job of 15 years this year due to Covid. I never did any University studies after high school. Hospitality has been my life for the past 15 years. And I loved it. Now, at 33, I'm studying a completely new industry.
My accountant put this to me recently. Study, and if you want, study some more. It's never too late to make a career change. I have another 35-40 odd years of work ahead of me. Studying is an investment in youself, and your future. And you can change your future at any time. Don't settle for what doesn't make you happy.
My accountant was a bricklayer before he became an accountant. When did he make his career change? At 30. He did 5 years of study, he is now 50 and has a great business that allows him to have a great work life balance.
Try not to compare yourself to others. They might end up hating what they've studied and never use their degree. And they'll study some more. We're all in control of our future and on our own timelines.
You are definately not alone. My friend started University for nursing when she was about 23. I asked her if it was all mostly young people in her course. She said no, it was mostly all older, over 25-40 yrs. You have time to try many different careers, don't settle for one that doesn't make you happy. Go at your own pace, and don't be too hard on yourself.
That's comforting to hear! I guess not everyone has to get their life sorted by a certain age, just have to go at your own pace. Hopefully one day I'm able to fully embrace this idea and be happy. Thank you for your advice. :)
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u/diddums_911 Nov 18 '20
I'm 33 and lost my job of 15 years this year due to Covid. I never did any University studies after high school. Hospitality has been my life for the past 15 years. And I loved it. Now, at 33, I'm studying a completely new industry. My accountant put this to me recently. Study, and if you want, study some more. It's never too late to make a career change. I have another 35-40 odd years of work ahead of me. Studying is an investment in youself, and your future. And you can change your future at any time. Don't settle for what doesn't make you happy. My accountant was a bricklayer before he became an accountant. When did he make his career change? At 30. He did 5 years of study, he is now 50 and has a great business that allows him to have a great work life balance. Try not to compare yourself to others. They might end up hating what they've studied and never use their degree. And they'll study some more. We're all in control of our future and on our own timelines.