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JJBlows
27-05-2024, 01:32 PM
who did it? was it for the better or worse?
faruk
27-05-2024, 01:47 PM
who did it? was it for the better or worse?
These things can be tough, much better to do it earlier in life than later
Spanky69
27-05-2024, 02:25 PM
You make your own destiny JJBlows.
You have to want to leave.
No one can make you.
My life is full of on the spot decisions and I regret nothing. You get another job and you don’t like, change it, you buy a car you don’t like, sell it, you find a woman and you’re not happy with, dump her and get another.
You are the Number 1 person in your life.
Always make yourself happy first.
was it for the better or worse?
Yes it was better, I don’t worry about anything except silly women now.
polymather
27-05-2024, 04:56 PM
I've directly worked with 3+ people who have changed careers into the professional services industry I'm currently in. They were all mid to late 30's (of varying levels of seniority in their previous career) and they're doing great now and working their way back up. You do take a step back for a bit but you will get back to what you were earning etc. (or more) if you're planning correctly.
If you're really unhappy in your current job and there's not much that'll improve that (more money, different culture etc.) seriously consider re-training, going back to Uni or making a move.
Not sure of your circumstances but I think it'd be rare that it's actually too late to make a move.
11Bravo
27-05-2024, 06:59 PM
Life is too short for not enjoying your job. If you hate going to work, change. If you like going to work, don't change. If you have the option, consider yourself fortunate. Many people don't.
Endo123
28-05-2024, 09:54 AM
What if say you just hate having a job?
Spanky69
28-05-2024, 10:05 AM
What if say you just hate having a job?
Well then you’ve blown your punting career.
JJBlows
28-05-2024, 11:38 AM
I've directly worked with 3+ people who have changed careers into the professional services industry I'm currently in. They were all mid to late 30's (of varying levels of seniority in their previous career) and they're doing great now and working their way back up. You do take a step back for a bit but you will get back to what you were earning etc. (or more) if you're planning correctly.
If you're really unhappy in your current job and there's not much that'll improve that (more money, different culture etc.) seriously consider re-training, going back to Uni or making a move.
Not sure of your circumstances but I think it'd be rare that it's actually too late to make a move.
just want to downsize on the labouring but still want to remain technical,work with my hands and fix things. i have no interest in management, as i dont like the corporate suck it involves.
not in my 20's anymore and sick of going home exhausted or waking up sore, last thing i want to do is blow out my back and be in pain for life.
the only thing that has me second guessing changing is my pay and will i get current work perks back like company car used as personal and doing a job then going home rather than wait around before im allowed to leave
bjl0v3s
28-05-2024, 12:09 PM
Yes, went from office job 9 to 5 but its never been till 5, always till 8 or 10pm sometimes getting paid peanuts 10 years ago to working at a warehouse driving forklift earning decent coin at night shift for a very generous and nice employer who always approve what I ask for and with very friendly employees who help each other. Night shift can be brutal and messes up your schedule real bad but my mental health has definitely improved since I left my old shitty office job.
11Bravo
28-05-2024, 01:33 PM
What if say you just hate having a job?
Then find a new occupation. A job you enjoy gives you purpose.
just want to downsize on the labouring but still want to remain technical,work with my hands and fix things. i have no interest in management, as i dont like the corporate suck it involves.
not in my 20's anymore and sick of going home exhausted or waking up sore, last thing i want to do is blow out my back and be in pain for life.
the only thing that has me second guessing changing is my pay and will i get current work perks back like company car used as personal and doing a job then going home rather than wait around before im allowed to leave
Is there any way you can talk to management about providing you some physical help? Along the lines of OJT of an apprentice. Might there be a chance that the company wouldn't want to lose your job skills and expertise because of your concerns? Or shift to more of a supervisory role (NOT management), but instructing while some others do the heavy lifting (literally). Your long term health is definitely not something to screw with. I once had to tell management they needed to get more people because I was so tired I was creating more problems than I was fixing. You're tired and you make mistakes.
Assuming the customers like you, that should also count for something with management.
kayofa
29-05-2024, 01:20 AM
From shelf stacking to pencil pushing
Problems with working in offices is that people like to play politics. I'd opt for a job that allows me to WFH 3-4 times a week just to avoid all that BS. WFH is much more productive if you haven't got kids to distract you from work. Office politics is basically a way to bludge and lay blame to the opposition to look productive when you're actually not.
bjl0v3s
29-05-2024, 02:11 AM
This pretty much sums up why I left office job
https://youtu.be/kaucq9TRevk
Radoush
29-05-2024, 04:50 AM
Wish I would have known this 20 years ago
Spanky69
29-05-2024, 06:58 AM
This pretty much sums up why I left office job
https://youtu.be/kaucq9TRevk
The larger the company the more bullshit. That’s what happens when companies get too big. I see it all the time. They have all this money and they generate corporate roles for non productive workers.
The mere fact they’re sitting at a table wasting time whilst following instruction from someone with a bullshit title is only the beginnning.
Double_Adapter
29-05-2024, 11:28 AM
All corporates (especially large ones) suffer the Peter principle. And incompetence runs wild in the public sector.
kayofa
29-05-2024, 11:21 PM
All corporates (especially large ones) suffer the Peter principle. And incompetence runs wild in the public sector.
The problem is that we have a culture of allowing childish behaviours amongst people with authority and influence. Imagine politicians getting jailed & banned from running office for breaking promises regardless of their excuses.
Jimbo1
30-05-2024, 11:52 AM
Got an offer I couldn't refuse, so jumped on the boat and never looked back!
Spanky69
30-05-2024, 07:28 PM
Be your own boss. Control your own destiny.
kayofa
30-05-2024, 10:26 PM
Be your own boss. Control your own destiny.
Easy said when you're living with your dead grandmother in the basement
Domynoako
11-09-2024, 06:20 PM
I made a career change a while back and it turned out to be a great move for me. I was stuck in a job that didn’t really fit and decided to shift gears. To make the transition smoother, I took some hrd corp claimable courses (https://trainingasia.com.my). These courses were practical and really helped me build skills relevant to my new field. They gave me a boost of confidence and made me feel more prepared for the switch. After making the change, I found the new role much more fulfilling and it opened up new opportunities.
Zoobender
11-09-2024, 10:07 PM
I made a career change a while back and it turned out to be a great move for me. I was stuck in a job that didn’t really fit and decided to shift gears.
You became a race car driver?
mysunmylune
13-09-2024, 10:31 PM
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Domynoako
21-03-2025, 08:28 PM
If you're considering switching careers, becoming a paralegal might be worth looking into. It’s a solid option with decent job opportunities, and you don't always need a law degree to get started. I found https://legalcareerpath.com/ (https://legalcareerpath.com/how-to-become-a-paralegal/) helpful for understanding the process, from the necessary qualifications to potential career paths. It breaks things down in a clear way, which makes it easier to figure out if it’s the right fit.
bistro
23-03-2025, 02:38 PM
I had mine...been operation team my whole life, then decided to go to corporate sales role... applied for so many and all got 100% rejected.. part of it because my mouth cant spit out shit as fast as sales people and another not as confident... did some UBER and help friend in real estate, after i have some confident, reapplied for that corporate sales role, i am flying... been promoted 3 times in 5 years now, making 170k per annum... just in time because i have a small family now....
I believe most user in this group are 99% male and we are the pillar of our family, so if you think you dont have what it took, find out what you need to get your 6 figure salary and just do the sacrifice you need to get there....
dewayne
24-03-2025, 10:48 PM
As with almost anything-- relationships, jobs, etc-- if you're thinking you need to do something differently the answer is almost assuredly YES.
Thedogboy
24-03-2025, 11:36 PM
You make your own destiny JJBlows.
You have to want to leave.
No one can make you.
My life is full of on the spot decisions and I regret nothing. You get another job and you don’t like, change it, you buy a car you don’t like, sell it, you find a woman and you’re not happy with, dump her and get another.
You are the Number 1 person in your life.
Always make yourself happy first.
Will spoken i agree 100%.
And by the way I changed my career 3 times and i have no regret.
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I think that while it’s rewarding to use your creative skills every day, there are other fulfilling career options that involve hands-on work, like becoming a phlebotomist. I think it can either be a long-term career or a stepping stone to other medical professions. If you’re curious, you can check out phlebotomy programs and learn more here: LINK REMOVED
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CChef
24-04-2025, 04:31 AM
I made a career change a while back and it turned out to be a great move for me. I was stuck in a job that didn’t really fit and decided to shift gears. To make the transition smoother, I took some hrd corp claimable courses (https://trainingasia.com.my). These courses were practical and really helped me build skills relevant to my new field. They gave me a boost of confidence and made me feel more prepared for the switch. After making the change, I found the new role much more fulfilling and it opened up new opportunities.
This is a bot commenting on a lot of other threads. Don’t click links
Double_Adapter
24-04-2025, 08:31 AM
Does anyone know if bots can write AR's?
justincase
24-04-2025, 08:12 PM
Does anyone know if bots can write AR's?
There’s a massage only site (with reviews) in the US that was totally setup with AI. Currently he has 400 or so shops in his state listed. He goes into detail from start to finish on TikTok how it’s done. In actual fact he needs nothing from the shops, no input as he scrapes the internet for their web pages or from sites like this then uses AI to consolidate every bit of online data from each shop into individual folders. Everything relating to each shop is stored then compiled then reloaded onto his site.
All done with a handful of AI programs.
It’s one of fifteen online businesses he has going with the same formula.
He hit it big with some specialised junk food products, then went into pet products etc etc then onto the massage site which he talks about on TikTok.
Double_Adapter
25-04-2025, 01:17 AM
There’s a massage only site (with reviews) in the US that was totally setup with AI. Currently he has 400 or so shops in his state listed. He goes into detail from start to finish on TikTok how it’s done. In actual fact he needs nothing from the shops, no input as he scrapes the internet for their web pages or from sites like this then uses AI to consolidate every bit of online data from each shop into individual folders. Everything relating to each shop is stored then compiled then reloaded onto his site.
All done with a handful of AI programs.
It’s one of fifteen online businesses he has going with the same formula.
He hit it big with some specialised junk food products, then went into pet products etc etc then onto the massage site which he talks about on TikTok.
Thanks bro will put out some feelers and check this web site.
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