Is 32 too late to start again?

[BlueJunipers]

Name changed as this might identify me.

As the title suggests, I'm thirty two and a little bit lost in all areas of my life. About a year out of a relationship, no children and at the moment I'm not broody at all.

Career wise, I have recently graduated with a first in law from a top uni after a series of jobs in the public sector. After spending some time at two law firms (one international and one high street), I really don't think a career as a solicitor is for me.

I live far away from the major UK cities which means job prospects aren't great. I'm starting to panic thinking I am too old to be in such a flux. I am planning to go and travel for a few months to hopefully clear my head. Family wise I have spent the last decade caring for elderly relatives and other than my degree, haven't really done anything for myself.

Is it too late to be in such a mess at this age or am I worrying over nothing? Has anyone else felt like this or changed direction at around this age?

I hope not. I'm 46 with three kids and just starting nursing school. Feel better?

No, you potentially have almost 40 years of working life left

Try not to panic and jump from one thing to another though. What interested you about law in the first place?

Maybe try and get work experience in any other career that interests you before going through lots of expensive training/courses.

You're just 32? FGS, your life has barely begun. Get a grip and get on with it.

I was exactly the same age when I decided to leave a pressured job and go overseas for 3 months to clear my head. I stayed 9 years, discovered work/life balance and returned to the UK with a fiancé and a daughter . So as far as I’m concerned the timing is perfect ! Go for it

You've lots of time to change direction, focus on what job could fulfil you and pay the bills.
32 is so young, I know you may not feel it, but the world is still at your feet.

Not too late. Start today!

No not at all! I’m 38 with two kids and have started re-training myself, into a different area of medicine. Hard starting to study again but very rewarding.

From a 49 year old - no! Go for it. Good luck.