| Career change 14:35 - Oct 7 with 3055 views | unbelievablue |
Has anyone undertaken one? I am 10 years into my career and seriously considering looking into it. Any general advice would be lovely. |  |
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| Career change on 00:45 - Oct 8 with 652 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Career change on 00:05 - Oct 8 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Yep. Decided there's more to life than working at Tescos so went to uni at 32, then did a couple of post grad courses in advertising, the second of which I remain the oldest person ever at age of starting it (37). I'm now a Senior Creative, coming up with ad ideas, and then when it gets down to the nitty gritty, doing the words... everything from poster headlines to TV scripts. And occasionally getting flown to far flung countries on shoots, a world I wouldn't have dreamt of when I was working at Tescos.
I'd agree with those saying making that change while younger is better, but I think I'm proof that age doesn't have to be a barrier either.
Find something you like doing, and are fairly good at because of that, then find out how you can earn a living from that thing, then work bloody hard to make it happen (including reading all the books you can find on it, and talking to people already doing it).
And take lots of notes. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 0:07]
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Well done with that, seriously.
Did you ever watch The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin? I don't know you and I'm sure it's not justified but you always reminded me of his brother in law (I think it was Tom?)
Reggy developed a massive company and got bored with it so he tried to destroy it by putting the worst people for the job in their role. I think I remember him putting a thick Irishman in product development - that sort of thing. His advertising manager was Tom? who was his brother in law, he was a boring man who wouldn't know how to advertise anything but his ideas were so bad everyone thought it was a joke and considered them genius.
I would like to say that I don't consider you boring or anything like Tom? but since the Haribo thing it's always been cemented in my mind.
Absolutely no offence meant. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 0:52]
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| Career change on 01:06 - Oct 8 with 629 views | mrfixit426 |
| Career change on 00:05 - Oct 8 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Yep. Decided there's more to life than working at Tescos so went to uni at 32, then did a couple of post grad courses in advertising, the second of which I remain the oldest person ever at age of starting it (37). I'm now a Senior Creative, coming up with ad ideas, and then when it gets down to the nitty gritty, doing the words... everything from poster headlines to TV scripts. And occasionally getting flown to far flung countries on shoots, a world I wouldn't have dreamt of when I was working at Tescos.
I'd agree with those saying making that change while younger is better, but I think I'm proof that age doesn't have to be a barrier either.
Find something you like doing, and are fairly good at because of that, then find out how you can earn a living from that thing, then work bloody hard to make it happen (including reading all the books you can find on it, and talking to people already doing it).
And take lots of notes. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 0:07]
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| Career change on 06:54 - Oct 8 with 602 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
| Career change on 22:26 - Oct 7 by Lord_Lucan |
I think you would make a good teacher - especially as you are a left wing activist.
What about journalism? I think I would have liked to be a journalist.
.......Or stay with what you are doing and write a book in your spare time? You might create a masterpiece.
That's another thing I would like to have done but I haven't got time to have a sh1t at the moment so that will never get done - another for the didn't do list. |
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| Career change on 07:05 - Oct 8 with 601 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
I understand this might have some bias but work is work at the end of the day. I don't how many people truly love their jobs, even the ones that tell you they do. Giving the state of things these days, financial security is also an important consideration. If you have the time trying to build something on the side and seeing if it gains traction that is probably smarter than just chucking it all in. However, also have to change anything that makes you unhappy or miserable.
I guess I've been lucky enough to be able to move around a fair bit starting at a young age (although that came with risk) but it kept my work life interesting. However, it feels like it's all I do some weeks. Finding a good company culture is as important as the work itself.
Also got to find your drivers, is it high earning potential or just finding a place that you're happy, content and can excel without working 50 - 60 hours a week? Not ashamed to say for me it's often been the former which comes with sacrifices/pressures, especially as I've climbed the ladder but nothing wrong with the latter.
You're an exceptional writer, especially when it comes to sports, just a very crowded place these days I guess and not sure how anyone gets their big break in that? RT done it later in life though didn't he? He used to own restaurant franchise I think.
Good luck. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 7:08]
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| Career change on 08:09 - Oct 8 with 565 views | clive_baker |
| Career change on 00:05 - Oct 8 by The_Flashing_Smile |
Yep. Decided there's more to life than working at Tescos so went to uni at 32, then did a couple of post grad courses in advertising, the second of which I remain the oldest person ever at age of starting it (37). I'm now a Senior Creative, coming up with ad ideas, and then when it gets down to the nitty gritty, doing the words... everything from poster headlines to TV scripts. And occasionally getting flown to far flung countries on shoots, a world I wouldn't have dreamt of when I was working at Tescos.
I'd agree with those saying making that change while younger is better, but I think I'm proof that age doesn't have to be a barrier either.
Find something you like doing, and are fairly good at because of that, then find out how you can earn a living from that thing, then work bloody hard to make it happen (including reading all the books you can find on it, and talking to people already doing it).
And take lots of notes. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 0:07]
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Respect Dolly.
Agree on the age point really, I qualified as a Chartered accountant (ACA) and although I and most of the class were 21 - 28 ish, there were a few mature students. I remember chatting to a bloke who had been in the Met police for about 15 years but decided to change careers. Must’ve been 40 ish, but a few years later he would’ve been qualified and well on his way in his new career. The other thing to remember is those previous experiences aren’t in vein because you career change, they can often be used for help. I’m sure his policing experience helped him direct meetings etc and command peoples attention. I’m sure in some ways Dolly’s Tesco experience helped in his current role. Lots of people leave the forces in the 30’s / 40’s and successfully transition to new careers. |  |
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| Career change on 08:30 - Oct 8 with 555 views | giant_stow |
| Career change on 07:05 - Oct 8 by Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
I understand this might have some bias but work is work at the end of the day. I don't how many people truly love their jobs, even the ones that tell you they do. Giving the state of things these days, financial security is also an important consideration. If you have the time trying to build something on the side and seeing if it gains traction that is probably smarter than just chucking it all in. However, also have to change anything that makes you unhappy or miserable.
I guess I've been lucky enough to be able to move around a fair bit starting at a young age (although that came with risk) but it kept my work life interesting. However, it feels like it's all I do some weeks. Finding a good company culture is as important as the work itself.
Also got to find your drivers, is it high earning potential or just finding a place that you're happy, content and can excel without working 50 - 60 hours a week? Not ashamed to say for me it's often been the former which comes with sacrifices/pressures, especially as I've climbed the ladder but nothing wrong with the latter.
You're an exceptional writer, especially when it comes to sports, just a very crowded place these days I guess and not sure how anyone gets their big break in that? RT done it later in life though didn't he? He used to own restaurant franchise I think.
Good luck. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 7:08]
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To the op, if sports writing is something you like, I recently became aware of a postgraduate course on sports reporting run by St Mary's Uni in Twickenham. The guy who runs it is excellent and basically, everyone who does the course ends up writing one way or another as it has an excellent reputation in the industry. The students' output is put on this site: https://sportsgazette.co.uk/ |  |
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| Career change on 08:31 - Oct 8 with 551 views | giant_stow |
| Career change on 08:09 - Oct 8 by clive_baker |
Respect Dolly.
Agree on the age point really, I qualified as a Chartered accountant (ACA) and although I and most of the class were 21 - 28 ish, there were a few mature students. I remember chatting to a bloke who had been in the Met police for about 15 years but decided to change careers. Must’ve been 40 ish, but a few years later he would’ve been qualified and well on his way in his new career. The other thing to remember is those previous experiences aren’t in vein because you career change, they can often be used for help. I’m sure his policing experience helped him direct meetings etc and command peoples attention. I’m sure in some ways Dolly’s Tesco experience helped in his current role. Lots of people leave the forces in the 30’s / 40’s and successfully transition to new careers. |
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| Career change on 09:13 - Oct 8 with 524 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
| Career change on 00:45 - Oct 8 by Lord_Lucan |
Well done with that, seriously.
Did you ever watch The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin? I don't know you and I'm sure it's not justified but you always reminded me of his brother in law (I think it was Tom?)
Reggy developed a massive company and got bored with it so he tried to destroy it by putting the worst people for the job in their role. I think I remember him putting a thick Irishman in product development - that sort of thing. His advertising manager was Tom? who was his brother in law, he was a boring man who wouldn't know how to advertise anything but his ideas were so bad everyone thought it was a joke and considered them genius.
I would like to say that I don't consider you boring or anything like Tom? but since the Haribo thing it's always been cemented in my mind.
Absolutely no offence meant. [Post edited 8 Oct 2022 0:52]
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Haha, I take that as a huge compliment from you Luca's!
I'm aware of the programme and must've watched it as a kid but I can't honestly remember anything about it. Bit before my time. Sounds a funny premise though. |  |
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