Im in my mid 40's, my body is tired from all the hard mechanical work iv'e done, and Im considering a career change!

I have retail experience, and im also a musician of 35 years, and enjoy helping customers.

Trucking is too demanding for what I have going on in my life, and being a mechanic has hurt my body where im beat after working all day.

im jusyt having difficulty trying to come up with ideas as to what to do for a career!

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What if you try to be an instructor at a community college, teaching your trade?

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Perhaps working in sales/retail for a company like Guitar Center, or online retailers that sell musical instruments?

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I always suggest people use videos to sort of "visually dabble" in different fields.

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I had the same experience in my forties! I had been doing massage for 15 years and my body could no longer keep up.

If you enjoy helping customers, consider titles such as "implementation consultant" or "customer success" or "business analyst." Your retail experience can really pay off here.

These terms vary greatly from one company to the next, so scan the job descriptions carefully. Indeed and LinkedIn let you search specifically for entry level positions.

Good luck!

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