Changing careers at 52 -Advice

[sam7]

It sounds great. I would certainly go for it. DH left the army after 22 years and got a job that was different from what he did in the army but used similar skills. He drives alot, driven from Kent to Scotland, but drove all over (before covid), he has always loved driving and this hasnt changed. Good luck

[Blue nose]

Is it for the water company or a local developer? If the water company I'd jump at it. They'll be lots of opportunity to get further training and move departments so even if it's only for 12 months and find you hate it then it could open more doors.

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by Blue nose

Is it for the water company or a local developer? If the water company I'd jump at it. They'll be lots of opportunity to get further training and move departments so even if it's only for 12 months and find you hate it then it could open more doors.

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It’s actually for an emergency plumbing company, but they have a contract with Thames Water for handling their new meters

[pinkstargirl]

While I don't do the same job, I spend a lot of my day on the road. I live near Heathrow and visit sites up as far as Norfolk, down to cornwall, the far reaches of Kent, South Wales and everywhere in between. I was facing potential redundancy in the summer so took the new position rather than lose my job, and I enjoy it a lot more than I thought I would. I can listen to what I want on the radio/podcasts, make stops if/when I want or need to. There's a degree of flexibility with my role in that I'm also pretty much my own boss, and as long as my site visits are done, it doesn't matter which order or what time I visit.
At present I don't find the roads too bad (except greater London but no surprise there!) however once people start returning to offices I can see it getting more frustrating, there's nothing more I hate than sitting still on a motorway.
I'd say go for it. You've got nothing to lose and if you really don't like it, keep hold of it and look for something else!

[Wazza]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I’m going to give it a go👍👍

[ClaireNJ]

Originally Posted by Wazza

Thanks everyone. Looks like I’m going to give it a go👍👍

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Good luck keep us updated as to how you get on 😎

[Stitchesmumanddad]

I retired at 48 due to burn out. Im still qualified as a solicitor and crown advocate but Id never ever want to do that again. 8 years later I still dont have a job but plan to do something different this year ! Your new job sounds fab. Job and finish. No stress or left over grief. Thats the sort of job Id like - Id defo go for it !

[Dinglebert]

I would grab it. The worst that will happen is that you don't enjoy it. As they say and I believe it to be true, its always easier to get a job when you already have one.

[Andy C]

I'd take it. A complete shift in tack can be renewing and refreshing; at least, that's how I'd try to look at it. I think psychologists say there's an awful lot to that, and at the end of the day, I think there's probably more chance of regretting not doing it than doing it, if you see what I mean.

[daytonababe]

Personally I’d accept it , you might really enjoy it .

If not it’s a job and money to tide you over till you find something else .