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May 19, 2017
6:43:27pm

cornellcoug Walk-on

Changed last year at 49

I went from being in the hotel industry to being a fill time professor at BYU Hawaii. Best decision ever. This summer I start my PhD through a hybrid program with Iowa State and will be on my path to full professor. I now have a chance to actually make a difference and the students here are amazing.

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cornellcoug

Bio page: cornellcoug
Joined: Apr 5, 2010
Last login: Jun 21, 2024
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How many of you guys have changed careers in your mid-40's? I'm in my mid-40's, and finding it harder and harder to get

Texas Hammer All-American

5/19/17 4:30pm

I recommend that you read The Way of the Seal by Mark Divine. Then do what you want to do.

RoaroftheCougartails

5/19/17 4:33pm

I'm the same age and going through a similar process.

BigD Coug

5/19/17 4:34pm

I may need a move as well, which may happen with my current employer anyway, so maybe that would help change things

5/19/17 4:42pm

I think they call it a mid-life crisis. I suggest a convertible.

kccougar

5/19/17 5:03pm

Question is, which one?

5/19/17 5:08pm

'97 Miata

mokelembembe

5/19/17 5:48pm

Fiat 124 Spyder

5/19/17 7:12pm

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Abe Froman

5/19/17 6:05pm

I'm in this age range and have had some of these thoughts like you and the OP

BYUFam1

5/19/17 5:48pm

Crystal Lake area?

CLCougar

5/19/17 5:56pm

I was in CL for 4 years before I moved out more towards Rockford

BYUFam1

5/19/17 6:28pm

I just switched jobs & companies

5/19/17 4:35pm

I may just need a change in scenery. Same field, but different company may be all that I need. Whatever the case, I

5/19/17 4:38pm

I'm mid 30s, but I switched jobs not too long ago with good results.

TayPower

5/19/17 4:50pm

That may be all that is needed - a change in where I work and the people I work with, but same industry. I know changing

5/19/17 5:08pm

So you work 60 hours plus 10 hours commuting? If you do this in 5 days, no

Chester Copperpot

5/19/17 4:39pm

I'm fine with my compensation. I feel I'm fairly compensated and I typically get a good bonus, so the pay isn't the

5/19/17 4:47pm

Amway might be your ticket out

1-Wing RCAF

5/19/17 4:53pm

I have been brainstorming to come up with the next big MLM scheme, er, opportunity. I'm sure I can come up with

5/19/17 5:04pm

Could you telecomute from home 1 day a week? That would really help you adjust.

scott715

5/19/17 5:26pm

I did around 30. 40s might be tough.

Mister P

5/19/17 4:40pm

Work at the Exxon Mobile Campus?

1-Wing RCAF

5/19/17 4:45pm

Nope, but that would be further away from where I live now. I'd have to move if I worked there.

5/19/17 4:48pm

I'd just find another company in the same industry that requires less work

donnerstag

5/19/17 4:50pm

Went back to school at age 37. Worked out well.

Florwood

5/19/17 5:01pm

My cousin got an MBA from BYU at age 48

donnerstag

5/19/17 5:04pm

Do you mind telling me what you went into? BM if you want

Cougar TD

5/19/17 5:56pm

I too would love to know.

Homercles

5/19/17 8:54pm

I got a MBA at age 47. It helped on career and invigorated me mentally. Already

CLCougar

5/19/17 5:11pm

Where are you commuting from?

CougarThug

5/19/17 5:11pm

I'm 37 and have felt stuck for a while.

AeroCoug

5/19/17 6:02pm

Good luck buddy! Return & report!!

CLCougar

5/19/17 6:07pm

I friggin can't wait until I retire. It'd be nice to be in a career that was enjoyable.Good luck with your possibilities

5/19/17 7:57pm

Changed last year at 49

cornellcoug

5/19/17 6:43pm

Do you live in Laie? If so, how do you like it?

1-Wing RCAF

5/19/17 7:09pm

Sorry it took so long

cornellcoug

5/22/17 10:04am

Did you have a substantial amount to put down on a home to live there? Just seems like it would

SouthernBlueBlood

5/22/17 10:12am

If you work for BYU H...

cornellcoug

5/22/17 3:25pm

Man, that sounds great. Good for you.

5/19/17 7:58pm

I went back to grad school for PhD in mid 30s.

DrBYU

5/19/17 7:05pm

CIA? Now that's an idea...

5/19/17 8:02pm

You might be perfect fit. But if your wife doesn't want to move to London, how will she feel about Russia?

DrBYU

5/19/17 9:21pm

Get a perscription for chocolate.

scott715

5/19/17 9:49pm

If you aren't already on Linkedin.com, you should try it. Challenge yourself to add 5 new connections you don't know

Q-grr

5/20/17 12:39am

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