Changing Careers

[SpiritAlight 1]

Hello Wonder-Full VJers,

I have been working as a graphic designer most of my life, although I have done many other things.

And I was contemplating going to learn more about animation and CG to do create more interesting thingies.

However, then I stopped to think: aaaaahhhh more time sitting and staring at a computer screen.

Even my thoughts of following through on filmmaking, i.e. editing, etc. is all about sitting and going buggy eyed. Bleh.

What to do...

So, as a person who loves creativity and loves to help others as well, any suggestions on interesting fields to look into?

Or ways of working that I have little or no knowledge of?

I would like to apply to be a muse and/or catalyst.

Where do I look?

Has anyone done or know of someone who has so radically changed what they do for income that improved their fulfillment in life???

(Tall order, I know...)

I read the thread on what people do for work..Now how about those of you who changed careers and why and how you did it.

Feel free to go nuts!

Hee, hee.

[Marilyn. 340]

my hubby is kind of changing careers.. he has been working in warehouses for the last couple of years, driving forklifts and stuff... he hates this kind of work...

so right now he is in school taking classes to become a air conditioning technician... he says he will enjoy this so much more because he can be more independent... plus it pays more..

[sereia 0]

i'm looking to do the same!!! interested to see the responses!

[SpiritAlight 1]

Cool. Good stuff!

Thanks.

[no name 1]

I did go back to college in England (met my hubby) however stonecarving is not a viable career in America. So I'm back in the computer world.

Maybe when we return to England I can do it. I miss it.

[Peikko 1,575]

I changed careers about 5 years ago now. Actually I went from doing something I loved with a passion to something that had the potential to earn $'s. It's not impossible, in fact if you have the right attitude it's much easier that most people would have you believe. I also know someone who gave up a music career to become a research scientist with no previous experience or qualifications!

[*julez* 124]

I would love to do something different, but the job market here is so stagnant and I make pretty good money. Its unlikely I would find something that pays equal, if not more. So, I guess I'll stay put for a while longer.

Edited April 3, 2008 by julezabelle

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I'd like to be an accountant when I grow up.

[stuck_in_manila 0]

hmmmnnn...

lemme see....

worked at the stock market for 5 years.... switched and pretended to be a broadcast journalist..... now craving to have a no-brainer job in the u.s.

obviously when i finally land that job, i will take a pay cut, be demoted, take orders from someone way younger than moi (fate will try to test my patience!) and .... will have lots and lots of free personal time to be with my husband... and spend glorious hours just being together! now that sounds blissful to me.

who cares if i wont be able to afford to buy the things i used to love? there's more to life than owning material things... and i'm so thankful i discovered that before it's too late

Edited April 3, 2008 by ed_and_sue

[SpiritAlight 1]

I changed careers about 5 years ago now. Actually I went from doing something I loved with a passion to something that had the potential to earn $'s. It's not impossible, in fact if you have the right attitude it's much easier that most people would have you believe. I also know someone who gave up a music career to become a research scientist with no previous experience or qualifications!

That's so great!

I would love to do something different, but the job market here is so stagnant and I make pretty good money. Its unlikely I would find something that pays equal, if not more. So, I guess I'll stay put for a while longer.

There always is that problem, isn't there.

Hmmmm...

I'd like to be an accountant when I grow up.

I'm certain YOU can do anything you set your mind to.

When are you thinking of "growing up"?

Hee, hee.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

When are you thinking of "growing up"?

Tomorrow.

[SpiritAlight 1]

hmmmnnn...

lemme see....

worked at the stock market for 5 years.... switched and pretended to be a broadcast journalist..... now craving to have a no-brainer job in the u.s.

obviously when i finally land that job, i will take a pay cut, be demoted, take orders from someone way younger than moi (fate will try to test my patience!) and .... will have lots and lots of free personal time to be with my husband... and spend glorious hours just being together! now that sounds blissful to me.

who cares if i wont be able to afford to buy the things i used to love? there's more to life than owning material things... and i'm so thankful i discovered that before it's too late

Yes yes yes, this is a good, nay, a great thing!

And people who usually take a pay cut to change careers, climb back up quickly!

Although that is not my goal...personal fulfillment is.

$$ has never driven me.

I want to serve others...you know??

When are you thinking of "growing up"?

Tomorrow.

Bah!

Ah, why bother?

Have you ever seen "Harold and Maude"?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I want to serve others too.

My other personalities, that is. Taking care of all of their unique needs is a full time job!

[SpiritAlight 1]

I want to serve others too.

My other personalities, that is. Taking care of all of their unique needs is a full time job!

OMG!

I not only understand what you mean, I think I'm doin' it!

Tee, hee.

[Ban Hammer 13,332]

I want to serve others too.

My other personalities, that is. Taking care of all of their unique needs is a full time job!

here you go