So much of this, down to the caller you coached at the end was spot on, Ken. Thank you for what you do. About to start the proximity principal. It’s time to pivot
I'm struggling as well. I graduated from a university 14 years ago but never used it because i didn’t feel like that was the right fit. I also had a child midway through my university. Then i became a stay at home mom. Because I was able to care for our growing family, my husband was able to get promoted many times within the company and now is at a wonderful pay where i can continue being home. Don't get me wrong i love being able to be there 24/7 for the kids, volunteering at their school, take them to all their appointments or check them out if need to....but I would love to see what else im capable of. But the thing is that i dont know what I love! I haven't had the opportunity to explore nor do i have close friends to ask "what qualities do i excel at?". I will say that i love to learn. I'll watch math and science videos for fun on YT, I'm creative, I've forced myself to socialize lol, psychology intrigues me, I got to my library's free digital art classes, . But then again how do i know it's a passion and not a hobby? Oh and i just turned 37 so i feel like i have to hit the floor running because I would hate wasting years on something I don't enjoy😢. I feel like im the only one who's going through this 😩
I was in a very similar situation. Also never worked with anything related to my education. Also was a stay at home mom, also volunteered at school. But decided to work at least part time. I went to work as a cashier, just for 5 hours a day, while my kid was at school. In 3.5 years became an assistant branch manager. I really loved it at first, but when we got a new boss, I started hating it. Then the competitor came and gave an offer, I left in a heartbeat. It's been 2 years now, I like what I do, but I do not grow. My current boss is very much the same as my previous. I am not learning, I am not being developed. I have not had a single coaching session or one on one in 2 years (requested, he said - well, we work together and speak all the time). But I also see that he does not have anything to give me. He is very unqualified and runs around like a child with matches, everyone around feels like they have to have an extinguisher ready. It is not a good feeling, when a subordinate of my subordinate comes and says that he is doing something, but obviously he does not know what he's doing and please come, he's going to mess it up. And when he does mess it up, he just takes off, never says a word. Then someone else discovers and has to fix. It is very exhausting. I am thinking about leaving. But now I have a dilemma that I am not sure where to go. I kinda like what I'm doing. But I cannot say it's my passion or something I would want to do for the rest of my life. But I don't know really what I'm good at and where else I can apply my skills. Like I said, in all these years I never got any feedback, I pretty much learn things myself, ask questions when need to, and just keep on going. But I don't know where I'm going. I have a different division in my company that I might enjoy very much, but it includes constant travel, and I am not doing that anymore, I lived for 4,5 months in hotels, and constant traveling when started this job. Looked at another type of job (similar, but working locally for the govt) but I would have to take a significant pay cut I am not ready for.
I feel like my calling changes every week at this point. One week, I’m thinking about the CFP certification and feel so sure of it. The next week, I’m not feeling like a people person and wonder “What else?”
Lady at the end. She could be a Tax strategist for a small company or for herself or account manager in a big accounting firm. Or move into financial planning.
ken I have wanted to be a nurse since a little girl fast forward 2 divorces and 53 yo I am cleaning houses with my own business, I love serving others but really want to be a nurse. By the time I finish school I would be almost 59. Is there still time?
I feel you I’m 53 and also want to try something else, but that age clock is always saying “am I too old?”😊My advice would be There’s always time if you really want it. You got the business running, you can do this.
Being realistic, it depends on what level of nursing and if money is a factor, what does that level pay vs what you do now. Also have to think of the physical aspects. At 59, a two year nursing degree from the local community college puts you at age 61. From personal experience seeing others, do not expect to work any kind of physical job much beyond age 62-65. Any little thing can take you out. If you go into nursing after two years, be prepared to work 1-2 years and then have to hang it up. Is it still worth it?
@@Vamo_Allabe very careful with this mindset. As one gets into their 50s, the clock is ticking on the end of working life. You could feel great today, and we do, until suddenly something happens and we don't. Do not plan to work beyond age 62. If you can and you enjoy it, that's wonderful. But you are on borrowed time and any little incident can take you out.
Create purpose. I disliked all my accounting jobs bc it’s an overworked position. It’s not my “passion” But I started to focus on how I could serve others on my team. Sure I’m not saving lives but I know my coworkers appreciate my reliability. I cover for them when they go on vacation to enjoy time in their lives. It’s not much but it gives me a sense of purpose that I care for my teammates and our clients. I encourage others even my boss when they feel doubtful and I try to make every interaction positive and intentional. You can create purpose in everything you do no matter what you do.
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I don't know what my calling is, but I really, really want to find purpose in my career
same. my imagination does blank instead of '🎤🎤🎤aaaaAAAAAAAaaaa"
So much of this, down to the caller you coached at the end was spot on, Ken. Thank you for what you do. About to start the proximity principal. It’s time to pivot
I'm struggling as well.
I graduated from a university 14 years ago but never used it because i didn’t feel like that was the right fit. I also had a child midway through my university. Then i became a stay at home mom. Because I was able to care for our growing family, my husband was able to get promoted many times within the company and now is at a wonderful pay where i can continue being home. Don't get me wrong i love being able to be there 24/7 for the kids, volunteering at their school, take them to all their appointments or check them out if need to....but I would love to see what else im capable of. But the thing is that i dont know what I love! I haven't had the opportunity to explore nor do i have close friends to ask "what qualities do i excel at?".
I will say that i love to learn. I'll watch math and science videos for fun on YT, I'm creative, I've forced myself to socialize lol, psychology intrigues me, I got to my library's free digital art classes, . But then again how do i know it's a passion and not a hobby?
Oh and i just turned 37 so i feel like i have to hit the floor running because I would hate wasting years on something I don't enjoy😢.
I feel like im the only one who's going through this 😩
I was in a very similar situation. Also never worked with anything related to my education. Also was a stay at home mom, also volunteered at school. But decided to work at least part time. I went to work as a cashier, just for 5 hours a day, while my kid was at school. In 3.5 years became an assistant branch manager. I really loved it at first, but when we got a new boss, I started hating it. Then the competitor came and gave an offer, I left in a heartbeat. It's been 2 years now, I like what I do, but I do not grow. My current boss is very much the same as my previous. I am not learning, I am not being developed. I have not had a single coaching session or one on one in 2 years (requested, he said - well, we work together and speak all the time). But I also see that he does not have anything to give me. He is very unqualified and runs around like a child with matches, everyone around feels like they have to have an extinguisher ready. It is not a good feeling, when a subordinate of my subordinate comes and says that he is doing something, but obviously he does not know what he's doing and please come, he's going to mess it up. And when he does mess it up, he just takes off, never says a word. Then someone else discovers and has to fix. It is very exhausting. I am thinking about leaving. But now I have a dilemma that I am not sure where to go. I kinda like what I'm doing. But I cannot say it's my passion or something I would want to do for the rest of my life. But I don't know really what I'm good at and where else I can apply my skills. Like I said, in all these years I never got any feedback, I pretty much learn things myself, ask questions when need to, and just keep on going. But I don't know where I'm going. I have a different division in my company that I might enjoy very much, but it includes constant travel, and I am not doing that anymore, I lived for 4,5 months in hotels, and constant traveling when started this job. Looked at another type of job (similar, but working locally for the govt) but I would have to take a significant pay cut I am not ready for.
I feel like my calling changes every week at this point. One week, I’m thinking about the CFP certification and feel so sure of it. The next week, I’m not feeling like a people person and wonder “What else?”
Lady at the end. She could be a Tax strategist for a small company or for herself or account manager in a big accounting firm. Or move into financial planning.
You are a great adviser. Thank you for your insights.
ken I have wanted to be a nurse since a little girl fast forward 2 divorces and 53 yo I am cleaning houses with my own business, I love serving others but really want to be a nurse. By the time I finish school I would be almost 59. Is there still time?
I mean would you rather be a nurse at 59 or cleaning houses at 59
I suppose it’s all up to you
As long you’re breathing, there is still time! 🙌
I feel you I’m 53 and also want to try something else, but that age clock is always saying “am I too old?”😊My advice would be
There’s always time if you really want it. You got the business running, you can do this.
Being realistic, it depends on what level of nursing and if money is a factor, what does that level pay vs what you do now. Also have to think of the physical aspects. At 59, a two year nursing degree from the local community college puts you at age 61. From personal experience seeing others, do not expect to work any kind of physical job much beyond age 62-65. Any little thing can take you out. If you go into nursing after two years, be prepared to work 1-2 years and then have to hang it up. Is it still worth it?
@@Vamo_Allabe very careful with this mindset. As one gets into their 50s, the clock is ticking on the end of working life. You could feel great today, and we do, until suddenly something happens and we don't. Do not plan to work beyond age 62. If you can and you enjoy it, that's wonderful. But you are on borrowed time and any little incident can take you out.
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Really great advice Ken! Love you!
Create purpose. I disliked all my accounting jobs bc it’s an overworked position. It’s not my “passion”
But I started to focus on how I could serve others on my team. Sure I’m not saving lives but I know my coworkers appreciate my reliability. I cover for them when they go on vacation to enjoy time in their lives. It’s not much but it gives me a sense of purpose that I care for my teammates and our clients. I encourage others even my boss when they feel doubtful and I try to make every interaction positive and intentional.
You can create purpose in everything you do no matter what you do.
I am a teacher and they give us jean days and sugar.