Have you ever changed careers and I mean a complete change

[walrus]

I went to university got mental health/ medical training and worked many years in the field. A couple years ago I got so frickin burnt out I couldn't take it anymore. I took a break staying in the medical field but picking up a part time rather bullshit job in another field. After about a year they offered me a decent paying position that involves a lot of electrical and mechanical work. Beleive me I have a lot to learn in this field but I'm using heavy equipment and tools I didn't know existed prior to this job. I work forty hours in 3 days at this place which is tough but it always me to continue in my old field if I desire. I got my first review at the new place two weeks ago and I did quite well. I'm just curious if any of you guys made a major change like this and did you enjoy/ and have success or did you miss your original field.

[Gandalf]

The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.

[walrus]

The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.

Definitely true miles, I have a lot of respect for you, Brock, my wife and anyone who has the balls to pack it up and make such a major life change. I've traveled and enjoyed it but to make a permanent change to another part of the world would scare me

[Gandalf]

The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.

Definitely true miles, I have a lot of respect for you, Brock, my wife and anyone who has the balls to pack it up and make such a major life change. I've traveled and enjoyed it but to make a permanent change to another part of the world would scare me

Brock does it country to country which is really impressive. It takes a certain type of person to be able to do that. Some mock the chap, but I have a lot of respect for him and how he carries himself. For me, it has now become easy. I still get stage fright, but I handle it much better and always get good evaluations.

[Master]

No I have not. I have stayed at what I do. 37 hours per week, 9 until 5. I am happy and content.

[Master]

That is a drastic change and not as rewarding. How can you go from helping people to making things?

[SlimTrae]

That is a drastic change and not as rewarding. How can you go from helping people to making things?

He makes things that help people.

[p4pking]

I went to university got mental help/ medical training and worked many years on the streets. A couple years ago I got so frickin burnt out I couldn't take it anymore. I took a break staying in the medical field but picking up a part time rather bullshit job in another field. After about a year they offered me a decent paying position that involves a lot of anal work. Beleive me I have a lot to learn in this field but I'm using heavy equipment and tools I didn't know existed prior to this job. I work forty hours in 3 days at this place which is tough but it always me to continue in my old field if I desire. I got my first review at the new place two weeks ago and I did quite well. I'm just curious if any of you guys made a major change like this and did you enjoy/ and have success or did you miss your original field.

I can totally relate. You just have to put yourself first, all the best dude.

[brocktonblockbust]

The biggest change for me was getting into teaching overseas which I did at a very young age. I managed to work out the system and get qualified and now find myself doing pretty well with my Uni work and private tuition license meaning I can also teach from home. I have zero complaints about any of it. Not sure I would want to change again. Go back to the UK and work in a corporation where shareholder profit is more important than a little kickback for the staff? No way. I enjoy what I do and get plenty of holiday time compared to most people.

Definitely true miles, I have a lot of respect for you, Brock, my wife and anyone who has the balls to pack it up and make such a major life change. I've traveled and enjoyed it but to make a permanent change to another part of the world would scare me

Brock does it country to country which is really impressive. It takes a certain type of person to be able to do that. Some mock the chap, but I have a lot of respect for him and how he carries himself. For me, it has now become easy. I still get stage fright, but I handle it much better and always get good evaluations.

It has been wildly stimulating. Next winter we got Laos or Myanmar in our sights. Thanks bro. You are kicking major ass over there, doing great. Eat bean paste soup with seaweed kimchi---- oh God how I miss miyuk-kimchi and oi kimchi!

[brocktonblockbust]

I went to university got mental health/ medical training and worked many years in the field. A couple years ago I got so frickin burnt out I couldn't take it anymore. I took a break staying in the medical field but picking up a part time rather bullshit job in another field. After about a year they offered me a decent paying position that involves a lot of electrical and mechanical work. Beleive me I have a lot to learn in this field but I'm using heavy equipment and tools I didn't know existed prior to this job. I work forty hours in 3 days at this place which is tough but it always me to continue in my old field if I desire. I got my first review at the new place two weeks ago and I did quite well. I'm just curious if any of you guys made a major change like this and did you enjoy/ and have success or did you miss your original field.

I feel you have transitioned well and while 40 in 3 days is a lot, you are young and energetic. Good on. The Good review.