Im sixty years old and Ive in a job for the last ten years I was forced to hang on to for family reasons. But now I want to make a change and maybe start a new carrier. I hear from some people that its a bit late to make a change, yet others tell me it never too late. Because of the poor choices I made years ago I can never afford to retire. So my question is, am I too old to make a change.
Do you think its too late
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If you are looking to get hired in a salaried position in a new field I would say 60 is too old. The only businesses that will hire people 60 and up, with no excellent prior training and experience, are sales oriented businesses that pay commission only as they have little risk if you do not succeed. Of course they are happy to pay you commissions on the business you actually do generate, regardless of your age.
If you want to become an entrepreneur and be self-employed, that is possible if you have the drive and talent for your new business, as well as whatever basic knowledge is required to make it work, along with the financial capacity to start it up and maintain it until it becomes profitable.
If you want to become an entrepreneur and be self-employed, that is possible if you have the drive and talent for your new business, as well as whatever basic knowledge is required to make it work, along with the financial capacity to start it up and maintain it until it becomes profitable.
First you are not the only one that made poor choices and cannot afford to retire.
You are never too old to make a change.
In five years time do not look back and say "I wish I had started that new job"....or "I wish I had started that new business".
Do it!!!!
Start with changing bad habits that are affecting your cash flow: smoking, alcohol, etc. Also, look at all the places where you're spending money like food, utilities and cable, which is the largest waste of money IMO.
You do have to be realistic if you're looking for a job at your age without relevant experience. You obviously cannot afford to spend time and money on courses that lead nowhere too.
You do have to be realistic if you're looking for a job at your age without relevant experience. You obviously cannot afford to spend time and money on courses that lead nowhere too.
its never to late to make a change.
However very few business will hire anyone 60 and above. Have you ever applied for government assistance ? Do you have family that can help you??
However very few business will hire anyone 60 and above. Have you ever applied for government assistance ? Do you have family that can help you??
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I have had three business in my carrier. One I started from scratch and built up to revenue of over 2.5 mil. in 5 years. I was a small property developer and landlord. Now Im a building manager/ super.
Given your age and previous experience, I suggest you return to being a property developer and landlord.
I think you should give it a shot. As an employer I suggest you volunteer answers to all the questions the potential employer cannot legally ask.
How old you are and your health and your situation. I would be most fearful that a person like you only wanted employment for a few years and then retire. I have to expend resources training you and then you might leave. By being entirely forthcoming, at least they will remember you.
You may have advantages over a younger employee such as work ethic and "old-fashioned" values
How old you are and your health and your situation. I would be most fearful that a person like you only wanted employment for a few years and then retire. I have to expend resources training you and then you might leave. By being entirely forthcoming, at least they will remember you.
You may have advantages over a younger employee such as work ethic and "old-fashioned" values
Its never too late to change to a new air-conditioner
Cool suggestion Phil
Thanks
I honestly thought you were going to start a new trucking company....
Joking aside, I think a lot depends on your health, both mental and physical. Some fields will be closed off to you permanently. Others will require more effort or some kind of edge for you to get into. And still others will be wide open. If you can't retire anyway, why not go for it?
Joking aside, I think a lot depends on your health, both mental and physical. Some fields will be closed off to you permanently. Others will require more effort or some kind of edge for you to get into. And still others will be wide open. If you can't retire anyway, why not go for it?
Judging by the numerous typos and poor grammar stay where you are.
BTW post 67 you can apply for CPP and OAS. Then and go work at Home Despot.
Mr. Deeds, I think you'll get more helpful suggestions if you state what your new career choice is.
Seriously? You are mocking a member for his "typos" yet you, yourself can't even get through two short sentences without a mistake lol.
Mr Deeds, I say go for it.
I have two uncles on both sides of my family who changed their lives at a similar age as you.
One of them (in the U.S) was extremely wealthy then lost it all, gambled away on Vegas/casinos, wine, women and song. Good bourbon was undoubtedly a big factor too haha. Woke up broke and destitute around 58 years old, after a good old raucous family intervention and decided to get back in the game again. He is successful, has remained clean/sober and never looked back.
The other in Canada, similar to above yet not as dire but still wasn't an easy task for him to resurrect himself at 60-ish after 20+ years of misery. He went on to break records selling new home subdivisions and even has a street named after him.
It's never too late, you just have to find a way to get your mojo back and build your confidence again. Plus as Insidious Von said "network, network, network". Sometimes even the oddest connection can result in ways to help you. Good luck!
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