Career change at 42, scared but doing it

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May 81 min read

Spent 18 years in corporate management hating my life and my job. Dead inside basically. My therapist finally said I needed to actually do something about it instead of just complaining. Went back to school part-time, got my certification in something I actually care about. Just took a pay cut to do work that matters. My wife thinks I'm insane but I feel like myself again for the first time in two decades. The money stuff is scary but I sleep now.

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DDerek P.RegularMay 10

This took guts to do at 42. I respect it. The corporate grind was killing me slowly too, and I finally realized my kids would rather have a present dad making less money than an absent one making six figures. How far into the new path are you?

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MMarkRegularMay 8

The scared part is normal. You're probably making the right move if it scares you a little. Kids see that courage and it matters.

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CColin M.New DadMay 9

Dead inside is the right phrase. Glad your therapist helped you see a way out. That's real work to turn it around. What's the new thing you're doing if you don't mind sharing?

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