I'm in a field (corporate video) that is shrinking every year.  I'm in my mid-forties.  Currently employed but have been downsized twice.  Trying to come up with ideas for possible new careers to explore.  I'm wondering if anyone out there has been in my situation and found something that has really worked out for them.  The one topic I'm not interested in, however, is multi-level marketing.  Any other advice, opinions, experiences, would be much appeaciated.  Thanks.
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Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.  If you are looking for a career choice, do something that you can offer yourself and that isn't dependent on someone else.  Working for someone else will give you the same results that you have already experienced.  Suggestions for the medical field are just as susceptible to downsizing, right sizing, plain ol' firing, too.  Brainstorm and write down all your ideas that come to you.  Something should emerge where you can carve out your own niche.  Good luck!
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Sure. It's never too late to have a career in TV or media at 52.  Why don't you look in the paper? At least look in the ads and see what they have to offer. If you have the experience, you're fine. But you might have to start at a entry- or lower-level position.  Some might offer training. But you might expect a lot of rejections.
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You really should go for the smaller markets that focus on the higher end clients.  This is where you may have a shot at making money.  \n\nWalmart is NOT the way.
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It depends on what you are interested in obviously.  When I graduated I went directly into my field of study, but wish that I hadn't.  A friend had saved up all through college and took six months to drive around the U.S. seeing famous locations.  He loved it.  However after a few years in engineering, I switched and started my own business and I love every minute of it.  So I think that if marketing is something you enjoy then it'll be fun to be working in your field, but if it's just a job, take some time off.
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i sell avon which is a similar sceme, i find it hard work at first, as you have to post to every house but once you know which houses order you have your customers. i only post to my known customers throughout the year and all houses again near xmas. its fairly reasonable for a bit of extra cash throughout the year for the hour you put in, definatly worth it at xmas time as orders are up. but all depend on how many customers you have who regulary order. i couldn't make a full time living out of it unless i became a sales leader (further up the lader) recruiting others. i only do it for a bit of holiday spends of xmas. i've been selling for 2 years now so cant be that bad. take a look at avon.uk.com. you might prefer that as there is no outlay (unlike kleeneze) and as long as you want to climb the ladder you can live of it. good luck\n\n\ni also make a small amount on
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Yes, I think I heard of it before but if you are open to another business opportunity, I can also give you information.  We have one of the best compensation plan, residual income derived from a movie with a second one coming out soon, plus 7 cafes presently open with more opening soon.  We are the only home-based business with these type of residual income and the sky is the limit to what you can make.  My email is rpelley5@yahoo.com is you are seriously interested.  If you reply, please identify yourself with the pre-paid legal services so I know who you are.  Thank you.
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I can only comment on our network marketing company that we are distributors for. as we have been going for 27 years , with no debt, every country we open a head office in we buy it cash... We are currently in 114 countries. \nwe dont owe anyone money and our turnover in uk was 34 million and rising.we are ranked the 2nd successful mlm. I cant see any way possible that this would suddenly fold and the distributors lose out. The assets our company own include south fork in Dallas plus a number of other resorts worldwide. \nI feel safe with my company but you never stated which one you are joining and how long they have been going. I would be wary of joining any networking company that did not have a proven track record. before you sign do your homework, get as much info on the co as poss.\nI loved the whole concept of our company and they way that it works, I have since looked at a few other mlm and found their way does not benefit the distributor as much, but that does not mean to say there arent other good ones out there. If you would like to know more dont hesitate in contacting me but include a email for me to contact you back. I think speaking to someone else can help as you get a different view on things and good ideas!!
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Hard to find info in a hurry, but I would try talking to the big names in the industry. I included a link in the source, maybe that will work for you.  There are other jobs out there though to make a few bucks.
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You're going to do what you've always wanted to do: work from home. How I wish I had your computer savy, knowledge and expertise! I have to settle for encouraging people into giving me their old computers when they upgrade so I can clean them out and give them to needy people. One mother who had had a hip operation was able to work from home all winter last year, here in Maine, thanks to someone's generosity. Work from your home! You are your own boss. You can call the shots. You can either be affordable or impossible. You can be the guy people hire because his rates are sensible. That would be a daily cash flow... and the possiblilties are endless, because you have your home office from which you can work. You can hook up a second computer in your home to keep your business records so they are not accessible online (to anyone but you). Money, money , money! Start thinking money instead of being too old! Job one is: establishing a really great cash flow for YOU and your family. They are job one. When you work from home, suddenly, you are no longer at the beck and call of company offers in just New York City. Your office is the United States, period. When you get richer and can allow a sense of humour about all this stuff, you can extend your business to outside the states. Sound too good to be true? I told Matt he should work for himself. He is now in San Marcos, Texas, binding little copy books which he sells from his home. Self-employed; well off; happy. So - work for yourself. Be the boss. Be all those people who won't even look at you or treat you nice. I am sending this message with tons of positive, vibrant success energies! Give what I tell you some serious thought. Sit down, put your feet up and think about being the boss. The worker. The bookkeeper. The candlestick maker - and of course, the Bill Gates II, who retired early! (You think I'm kidding, but how can you know you will not be a real success???)  Best to you from G., South Portland, Maine, U.S.A.
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I am a photographer of some years in the busines and could write you a seminar on this subject--but I will spare you that---suffice to say here--the best advice on this that I can give you--and advice that will serve you well is--price out the competition in your area (services in various places fluxuate wildly)---make at least three or four inquiries and get full details--then as a new service--come in somewhat under the lowest bid out in order to have a price leverage point in which to encourage new business---as your business increases with time--increase your prices to reflect the experience you have gained---------Best of Everything to You --welcome aboard the business and I might say --you have choosen a demanding field but it is packed with rewards and it is a career that has given me one dickens of a life !!!!!
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I made a softball video montage of my last high school softball season... and it looks *really* good!  It's the highlight of my life, actually, the season and the video.  Like... it's a college level video if not beyond that... people I've shown it too are totally blown away because I was behind the camcorder/camera taking pictures and shooting video... and I edited and arranged it and added music to it ("The Scientist" by Coldplay).  People have told me I have talent and that was awesome and that was good... I even made my coach (a guy) sniffle.  But I've been showing it to known acquaintances and friends... I dunno if an outside source would give me the same feedback.  And if it is "that good"... would pursuing a career in Video Production be the ideal path to take?\nI'm sorry... I answered a question with a question...\n\nif you're interested in seeing it let me know.
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OK, so first off, I don't think this company is your ideal home.  From here, it's hard to see why, but clearly things aren't working out.  Time to look elsewhere for work?  Yeah.\n\nBut before you go, let's get all we can out of this learning experience.  And, treat the remainder of your time there as nothing more than that.  You're now there to figure out what's up with these demotions.  Three possibilities come to mind, and whichever is true, learning more about it will help you in the future:\n1. You may have found a company with a 'sick' corporate culture.  The general atmosphere may be 'cutthroat' or just dysfunctional.  If that's true, it will be wise to recognize it, and learn how to pick up on those signals so that you don't hook up with another company that's just as bad.  Most companies are not that way, but I've worked for a couple that had some real issues!\n2. It is possible that there is something YOU are doing to rub people the wrong way.  It could be something as simple as combing your hair the wrong way, but whatever it is, figure it out before you leave.  That way, if its something that you're willing to change, it might help you develop a better working relationship in your next job.\n3. You might have just found that you're not ideally suited for this industry.  Perhaps there is something about you and retail that just don't mesh perfectly.  Again, if this is true, it should redirect your next job search into a different industry.  I can tell you that there are some industries that I'm just not as good at as others.  Focus on the things you do best, not the things that aren't your strength.\n\nOne other things strikes me.  You mentioned sending out resumes and thinking about grad school, and that you thought this might have affected your career prospects.  I'm puzzled about this.  How would they have known about these things?  If you were just chattering about it in conversation, I think this could indeed have sabotaged your prospects.  These are things that typically we don't talk about at work.  If nothing else, it can make the people who STAY feel somewhat demeaned, especially if you act like you're going somewhere better, or that you think you're too good to stay working there with them.  The point is, at some point, if you take a new job, you'll have to spread the news, but if you aren't really going, it's just demoralizing to be talking about going somewhere better all the time.\n\nAnyway, regardless of any of this, YES, it's time to look elsewhere.  Go somewhere that they'll value your ability.  Clearly, you're not getting a good connection where you are.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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As far as finding a job, Direct Sales Companies are great!  They allow you the flexibility to work around your family and most of them have a "no territory" policy....meaning you could do your business anywhere - even if your husband gets transferred again.  Check out www.partylite.com - they're FANTASTIC!!
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You could be wasting them on a battlefield or six feet under for that matter.\n\nI was close to 31, with our first child on the scene before i 'woke up'. Over the last 5 years, i have been involved in 7 new companies and have no problems whatsoever with career.\n\nI believe it helps to forget about material aims such as money, cars, etc and to focus on genuine goals. If you haven't already developed a vision and some life goals, then you MUST do this right now!\n\nRecently i came across a fantastic learning opportunity that can certainly help in this area (it has certainly reinvigorated my business life). If you would like some information, please let me know.\n\nYour life is yours 100%. Take control of it!\n\nAll the best.\n\nCheers\nAlister\nhttp://www.marketscience.com.au
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It's really great that you're thinking seriously about career matters. I think the best advice I got was from Joseph Campbell, you might have read it too: "Follow your bliss."\n\nHe says you can choose an "easy" or safe career, and make money, but then you might also miss your calling in life.\n\nIf you choose to follow your bliss (what makes you feel truly alive), then you will end up with the money also (as did Campbell).\n\nOf course, some fields are more competitive than others. But the media world is experiencing explosive growth, and there is so much opportunity (just check www.brightcove.com for example to see a bit of the future).\n\nThe "competitiveness" or job prospect data of any industry out there, only serve to discourage people who do not have courage. With determination, passion, a focus on excellence and boundless courage, you can do anything in this life.
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first of all, i am not involved in a multi-level business or pyramid but have seen enough to know what is going on.\n1.full commitment, you get out of it what you put in\n2.initially lots of time invested to build your client base. you will need to start by inviting relatives, friends, coworkers, too try your product or service.  once your base is developed, those people will refer their family, friends, coworkers to you.  Depending on what it is your selling or how well the company works with you could determine how much you will have to initially invest to either build inventory or do schooling and testing for licensing.\n3.to be successful with any objective, you need to devote your time to it.  i took the route of getting an education so that i could find a secure job with benefits.  it also depends on your situation.  are you married or do you have kids.  are you looking towards their best interests.  if you are not a people person, then multi-level selling is not for you.\n4. hope this helps.
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I am 51 years old and I decided to go back to school and get a business degree in Entrepreneurship because I am older and feel that opportunities for us are limited.\n\nBut you can still work at hotels, and work up in higher positions.  I currently work at a hotel and plan on applying for jobs within the hotel after I get my degree, and the big plus is that they are paying for my education.\n\nValet jobs, drivers...school bus or city bus, parking meter readers, any city position.\n\nCasino's as dealers\nWaiters in banquets\n\nDon't give up...it is attitude more than anything.  Use your network of people that you know...they are a very good source of information.\n\nWhat type of work were you doing before?