Starting over career

[EastTNHunter]

I was 28 when the 2008 recession hit. I went back to school and finished my degree. Granted, I was single so much easier to make it work financially, but it definitely has been worth the time/money invested.

You and I are in similar boats, but I was married with young kids. At that time I was self employed, but had to join the carpenters union to work outages at some local plants and for some signatory companies until I got a permanent job at a company that reimbursed me for my education for the number of years that I would sign on to remain with them. I finished my bachelors degree, leveraged my self-employment history and some other post-secondary educational/training opportunities and got my PMP certification. Became a project manager and enjoy it. I had to work through things the long and hard way, but it has been worth it

 

[EastTNHunter]

And as has already been mentioned, don’t overlook apprenticeships in mechanical crafts, either. Refrigeration and electrical are good fields to be in.

 

[Nick87]

I was 28 when the 2008 recession hit

Damn dude, I thought you were my age.

 

[cgasner1]

Damn dude, I thought you were my age.

You just act his age

 

[Nick87]

You just act his age

 

[Potsie]

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gd millenials.

 

[Nick87]

gd millenials.

That hurts.

 

[Potsie]

That hurts.

Truth does that sometimes, kiddo.

 

[mtmuley]

I'm Gen X. Hahaha. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

Truth does that sometimes, kiddo.

It's ok I don't identify as such.