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Is it too late to change your career at 30?

...and really, I don't mean changing 'jobs' that anyone with a highschool dipolma may be qualified for. I mean a career that will require additional years of training.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    It is never too late to start doing something that you are passionate about. it may not be the smartest thing to do financially. but i would much rather enjoy my job then be super rich. good luck with what you choose

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    under no circumstances. 2 years in the past, i replaced right into a cable guy putting on a telephone pole 30 feet in the air in -40 degree Wisconsin windchills. Now, a month in the past I turn 30, i'm an IT professional, i think respected and helpful, and that i'm certainly chuffed. All it takes is a splash success, some dedication, and a great number of braveness. existence's too short to be depressing including your occupation determination. decide for it!

  • Rose
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    No, it's a perfect time, you've settled from the teen and new adult roughage. Should be more in tune to what you want, not swayed by peers and the environment so much. Yet still open and able to grasp new info.

    You'll prob change again at 55, which will bring more settlement and newer interests. Best of luck!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Evaluating a career is one of the most vital choices you can make in life. My son was in need of assistance with his career choices for the last month, so he visited the website in the box below, which has some sensible tips on career decision-making. It certainly did the trick for him because he now understands precisely what he wants, and more importantly what he has to do to get there!

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  • 1 decade ago

    It's NEVER too late! And 30 isn't old - imagine NOT following your heart and being stuck in a career you're not wild for for the next 40 years! Definitely do it - I think!

  • 1 decade ago

    It's never too late for any change at all--let alone a career. Go for it. Just make sure that in this uncertain economy you have a source of income while training for your new one.

    Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    Not at all! Just be sure that you're set financially in case you run into setbacks or find out that you need additional education.

    Source(s): I know someone in her 50s who recently left her directorial position in Marketing to go back to school and work in public policy.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no,i believe you have until you are 40 then it most likely too late,good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    Not at all. Go for it!

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