Career options vary from era to
era, but the timing of a second
career can be a major factor
with respect to obtaining employment, particularly during a time of economic
decline. Starting a second career may be the ideal solution for a baby boomer
or retiree seeking work.
The article, “Skills
to Learn, to Restart Earnings” suggests,
“The impact of the economic and
stock market declines on retirees and workers about to retire has been
especially pronounced. While younger workers have time to recover some of their
losses, many older workers and retirees have to ….remake themselves for the job
market.”
‘Remaking
your self’ by pursuing a
second career can prove to be an exciting challenge. It is never too late to
begin.
Maybe you want to expand your
career horizons because of economic uncertainty. There is no limit to the
number of career options offered by colleges and universities, at this time.
Add to that the multiplicity of career choices offered online. Seeking
information from a career guidance counselor may prove beneficial.
When you want to grow
academically or change your profession permanently, it is a good time to
consider a second career, because your motivation level will be high. Many
people outgrow their careers over time and want new mental stimulation. For
example, an elderly doctor may want to pursue sculpture as a second career and
be highly motivated to do so. Until that time, it has only been an interest or
a hobby. He can turn it into a small business and succeed at it.
Layoffs indicate that there may
no longer be work for someone who has had the same career for many years.
Technology changes and jobs disappear. If you have prepared for possible job
loss with a second career, the impact will be less frightening. Making
career choices is easier when you are young and ambitious, but times change, as
do career choices. For example, consider the career of a switchboard
operator. Some careers like this one, which has been ideal for women for years,
simply become outmoded or obsolete. When you are aware of that reality, you
know it is time to make a change in your career.
Choosing a second career will
take careful planning on your part. You will need to be cautious in terms of
making a second career choice. For example, is your second career a viable
option? For example, it would be difficult to obtain training as a switchboard
operator, at this time and if you did, would you be able to find employment?
That is unlikely, even though it may be something that you have always wanted
to do. Computer telemarketing or customer service may replace that kind of a
job. Freelance writing may be another option.
Job frustration can be an
indication that a second career would be more appropriate. Perhaps you have
outgrown your present career and boredom is setting in. Maybe you dread getting
up in the morning and going to work as your job is no longer fun or
interesting. Remember that people change and as you get older, it is likely
that you, your interests and goals will change, too.
Wanting an additional source of
income is sufficient reason to begin pursuing a second career. You may have
part time employment, which gives you the time to pursue a second career.
Consider your options and then become proactive.
Have you retired recently and
want something new and different to do? Maybe your other career is too heavy
mentally, physically and emotionally. These are all valid reasons for pursuing
a second career.
Life is too interesting not to proceed
in terms of what you could do and thus, pursuing a second career is a good
idea, at any time.
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