Career Change Question

[Atreides]

Hello, some time ago i posted about considering a Change in my career. I am now 56, my kids are college age and I've been in social work for most of my adult life. I think i hit a Wall recently. I don't like going to work, really find myself thinking about it every weekend. I have a vacation coming this week, can't wait but i know i'll be thinking about that damn job again. I know the obvious answer is look for something else. I actually have always wanted to write professionally. I do it as a hobby now and for my job. I am 6 years from retirement eligibility for my job. Don't think i can hang on. Thoughts?

 

[op2]

I don't know exactly how to answer that but my inclination is to say that don't give up your current paying job without something else in place. I guess that's easy to say when I don't have to get up and go to a job each day that's driving me crazy like apparently yours is.

I wonder if in addition to doing your current job you could do some professional writing on the side to ramp that up, making a little extra coin in the meantime, and then if that works out eventually jettison your current job.

 

[JLW71073]

Hello, some time ago i posted about considering a Change in my career. I am now 56, my kids are college age and I've been in social work for most of my adult life. I think i hit a Wall recently. I don't like going to work, really find myself thinking about it every weekend. I have a vacation coming this week, can't wait but i know i'll be thinking about that damn job again. I know the obvious answer is look for something else. I actually have always wanted to write professionally. I do it as a hobby now and for my job. I am 6 years from retirement eligibility for my job. Don't think i can hang on. Thoughts?

I don't know that I have answer but maybe more of a "i feel your pain". Most people people I work with, including myself, seem to have similar feelings. Maybe writing on the the side with the intent of making it a career is a good option.

 

[Atreides]

Thanks both of you! I think doing the writing on the side and pusing some of my other interests will be a Great outlet for me....even if I have to hang on for a few years....retirement is a nice goal. I would never actually retire....just retire from the current job and start something else, unless I win the lottery of course!

 

[mneilmont]

Thanks both of you! I think doing the writing on the side and pusing some of my other interests will be a Great outlet for me....even if I have to hang on for a few years....retirement is a nice goal. I would never actually retire....just retire from the current job and start something else, unless I win the lottery of course!

What alternative do you have? Another job on the string that sounds better may be tempting, but haven't seen the alternative job you are thinking of. Remember the grass may look greener......... . You need to assess your position of the job you have vs. a dream job. Market ain't all that great right now. You could have a lot of competition for the job you are looking at. Don't ignore the retirement income. Would be late to build any great retirement bene this late. Whichever you decide, give consideration to all elements. Sounds like you are about in the tipping position if someone says something to upset you. Count to ten - at least.

 

[Atreides]

I am not going to be impulsive....20 years in one job....working since I was 14....I have my health, have a beautiful family....I am counting my blessings...I just know that where I am career wise does not get it for me anymore, so...I'm looking for other opportunities, writing....and I will not walk away until I'm good and ready,