I am half way through my professional career? What should I do for the next 20 years?
364925
Focus on the lord and let him guide you
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You are on the right track. Make sure you take an internship. That will help you the most because it shows that you have experience in that area. Ask an advisor in the area what they think your next step should be. They will be able to point you in a better direction than anyone in here could. Good luck!
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It's OK to worry sometimes, specially when it's about your future. But you are just starting, so go on with your plans and eventually you'll find your way, by that I mean your own way. It's a great career and opportunities will get to you, don't worry. Good luck
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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
314129
go for it.  If you want to have a future in the industry start now.
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Get an entry-level job in the field and work your way up.  You can start doing something semi-related that doesn't require a degree, then once you're in, if the company has an education assistance program they will help pay for your degree granted you stay employed for so many years.  That's the best way to go, student loans are another option, but that's just borrowing money now that you'll have to pay back with interest later.
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They say the clock is ticking but don't worry. Please wait until your at least between the age of 30 and 40, but not past 40. Enjoy your early year before 30, Eatablish your career, experience life's lessons, and see parts of the world to understand how others live. You have to see life before you should make life, your future child will be happier and wiser because of the life you've learned.
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It depends on what makes you happy. I went back to school at age 38 and finished both a bachelors and masters degree. It is a little tougher getting an entry level job as an older worker, but your extra life experience will always give you advantages over the younger competition. I say start out easy, perhaps at a junior college, build your confidence and then go for it at a full four-year institution. I was inspired by a female friend who became a new lawyer at age 48. It's never too late to do what you want.
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just take a stand and ask yourself if this is how you want to live the rest of your life? cause chances are, within a couple of years, you'll probably leave anyway...so look at all the extra time you wasted....good luck.
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Flip Burgers. \n\nNo, actually the best thing to keep in mind when you conducting a job search is what you WANT to do.  The answer to that question will inevitably have more to do with your happiness and success than what you are QUALIFIED to do.  Most employers are more interested in what you've DONE and what you WANT TO DO than WHAT YOU'VE STUDIED anyway.  \n\nThink about what you like doing, where you'd like to be five/ten years from now, and what choices you'd like to have.  Don't let your degre determine what you can do.  People change jobs every 3-5 years and careers every 7-10, on average.  That you have a degree is much more important than what it's in specifically.  \n\nThe best advice I can give you is that whatever you choose, do something that will give you more options in the future (as opposed to fewer).  You never know how the circumstances in your life will affect your interests down the road.
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Let time do the job. When you are older you will focus more on the future than the past.
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Try and find a course that has a lot of placement opportunities, and you'll end up spending about half of your time at college and half working in your field.  Keep going, though, the more qualifications you get the more opportunities life will throw at you!
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you should quit your job. max out all your credit and enjoy the fifty years you have left. have the time of your life.
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I would put almost every dime of it in an investment portfolio, finance the $150k house I want, and go to work for the next 5-10 years. Then live of the interest and enjoy life.
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Explore different things, and ask as many successful old people who you respect for their opinions (just like you are doing here!).  Your interests will change as you evolve.  The more varied experiences you can have, and the more advice you get from different people, the better your choices will be.  Think of what you'd really like to do most, and take small steps in that direction, learning what it takes to get there.  Be glad if you learn you want to do something different, that's part of the process of learning.  Many people change professions and careers -- especially the most sucessful of people.  Good luck!!
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Congratulations on your educational achievements!!\nKeep it up!!!\n\nI have had many careers, including nontraditional work.\nWas a secretary with federal government, then a \nlegal assistant/secretary, massage therapist, and now\nexecutive administrative assistant with a major corporation.\nI turn 50 in December.\n\nYour natural talents and passion for your line of work will\nhelp guarantee your success.  Practice deep breathing\nand relaxation techniques which you can use during\nthe daytime when in situations of stress as well as\nin evening when you unwind.  Perform stretching \nexercises frequently throughout the day.  Avoid caffeine\nand other nerve-stimulators.  Practice self-affirmations\nand visualization exercises.  Read motivational books\nabout career success to inspire and encourage you.\n\nNervousness is natural.  Even at my latest job, I was \nextremely nervous the first few weeks, despite my\nhaving years of experience.  Some people are just\nmore naturally nervous than others (more sensitive,\nmore self-conscious).  \n\nAvoid negative thoughts and counter them with positive\nself-talk and thoughts.  If you catch yourself thinking to\nyourself "oh, I'm so nervous" then counter with a thought\nthat says "STOP!  You have every reason to be calm\nand confident."\n\nWanting to move out to experience self autonomy is\na sign of maturity.  Your parents should encourage it,\nif you can afford it.\n\nBest wishes!
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try teaching --i just retired after 25 wonderful years in your field