Do I change career?
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I ve worked as a Developer for 10 years, quite a high stress environment with little reward. I then changed to a trade in Fire and Security. I am not really enjoying it. The job and the call-out is horrible. I wouldn t go back into Development as it has moved on so much in the last 7 years. I m thinking of either another trade? Or look into teaching F&S. But I would be open to any suggestions from people who’ve worked in F&S.
Edited by Justadreamer on Wednesday 27th May 12:10
How old are you?
I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
StevieBee said:
How old are you?
I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
I understand what you are saying. I don’t think I could do 30 years of it. I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
StevieBee said:
How old are you?
I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
So if you hate your job / carreer just put up for another 30 years ?I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
Better of getting someone pregnant and leeching
Mirinjawbro said:
StevieBee said:
How old are you?
I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
So if you hate your job / carreer just put up for another 30 years ?I'd suggest that by the time you're in your mid 30s, it's best to stick to a sector for the remainder of your working life. That doesn't mean you don't change career and what you've suggested makes sense in that you'd still be in F&S but doing a different thing within it. The benefits of staying in a sector aren't generally tangible until later on but you will in time become recognised as someone with a wide breadth or experience in a specific field which makes you a highly employable 'expert', even leading to consultancy or starting up something yourself.
Within any sector there are often a wide array of jobs and career opportunities. If you don't like your job or career path then there are quite often other options within that sector that may be better for you. And the advantage of this is that you amass a wide spectrum of sector experience which over time makes you an attractive proposition to employers and gives you wider opportunities later on than you would if flitting between different sectors.
Obviously if you don't like the sector then that is all moot.
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