Aging into the “just can’t do it anymore” phase of my career. Looking for success stories from people who jumped to something else. What did you go into instead? What training did you need? How much of a pay cut did you take and was it worth it?

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I wish I were at “just can’t do it anymore” instead of “just can’t seem to find work anymore.”

I just took an unpaid gig at a real estate agency while working on my license. It’s pretty scary out there and I think with a looming recession, election year coming up and ai, our industry is going to be pretty tumultuous for the time being.

I don’t WANT to pivot, but I need to. But if you DO want to bail, set me up with your hiring manager and I will happily take your place!

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Thank you for sharing this. I do realize how lucky I am and didn’t stop to think this might be insensitive. I apologize. I sincerely hope things turn around for you soon.

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