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Any post-50 career changers out there?

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Lunaballoon · 18/08/2014 20:32

How did you do it? Did you retrain?

I'm 53 and feel like I'm on the scrapheap already after yet another job rejection. I've got a solid 30 years experience in my field yet I always seem to be pipped at the post for the jobs that I go for. I think age is definitely a factor.

When I first started out, workplaces seemed to have a very diverse range of ages. But glancing round the offices I've visited for interviews, the vast majority of employees seemed to be in the 20-40 age bracket so I clearly no longer tick that particular box.

If you've faced a similar situation and managed to change direction later on in life I'd love to hear what you did.

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Lunaballoon · 19/08/2014 10:16

Anyone?

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slightlyglitterstained · 21/08/2014 08:11

Bumping for you...

iseenodust · 28/08/2014 12:55

I'm approaching 50 and have lots of friends who have done what you describe. The common denominator is self-employment following retraining. One is a counsellor for Relate & Cruse having done night classes for three years. Another is a mediator who help families sort finances & access issues. Another provides Reiki & complementary therapies. Previously they were an accountant, worked in a bank, worked for the council in town planning.

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