Can you start over in a different field at age 60?

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Def , easier to see what areas your background can convert to. Prob with additional training.Put your background in AI & ask the questions.

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Yup I went from property management to executive driver for a law firm at 58

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Yes, I am 59 and have become a claims adjuster after 28 years as a paralegal.

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Of course you can. Go for it. Never let age stop you from any pursuits.

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Yep. As a Walmart greeter.

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Security will hire just about anyone regardless of age.

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Take your time. Some As long as you feel it's right, you can start anytime.

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Yes, I became a substance abuse counselor.

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After doing what for the bulk of your career? Did you have to go back to school, take courses or get certifications to make the transition? If so, how much did additional learning cost you?

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Yes!! 100% Sometimes, you find out, what you were really meant to do!! Good luck!!

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You can, but it won't be easy.

Yes. Many older workers no longer want to climb the ladder and look for individual contributor roles. It's usually a lower salary as you'll have less responsibility, but that's acceptable to many older workers.

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What’s the general guidance on the order to maximize retirement contributions for tax benefits for an normal individual and for a self employed/small business owner before moving to taxable accounts or alternate vehicles like cash value life policies?
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If you're interested in joining EY. Please mail your CV to ammar.azizi1@gmail.com along with the Job ID from the EY careers website (ey.com">https://careers.ey.com) for a referral. Please only send your CV if you have not applied directly to the same role or already asked someone else to refer already. DM me here because sometimes the CV goes into my spam folder. Cheers!

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