So I’m at a crossroads here in life. I’m 34, make about 38-39k a year in residential cable sales. Wife makes a little bit less but close. We have our home with 5 acres and horses and our car payments and student loans. Not bad life but I need to do something else career wise. I dont have much more to go up now and we’re living check to check with no extra money to put aside for trips, vacations, etc…I have a bachelors in general communications, am smart, great to get along with, but do not like brownnosing, being fake, or working for major arses (not asking much am I, ha ha). My interests are nature, comedy, creativity and sports. I’d like to get away from sales if possible (verbal sales at least). Any ideas? I feel like I’m pulling my hair out.
I know I’m not answering your question, but frankly, if you and the wife are bringing home close to $80k a year and you can’t save any money, making more money isn’t the answer. Your debts will grow to accommodate your increased income.
You need to have a serious financial evaluation and find out why you’re living paycheck to paycheck. Go to a financial adviser and be ready to tighten your spending belt.
If you’re just looking to revitalize your life… consider taking one of your interests and expanding on it, either in a volunteer job or as a part-time, low-pay job. What I mean is look to fulfill yourself on another level rather than strictly through cash.
If you’re serious about changing jobs, you’ll probably need to go back to school (even if it’s just for certifications) and be prepared to start over in a new career field. As to what to study… at 34, you can probably give some great advice to an 18-year-old who’s just entering college… think about what you would advise to someone else and go for it.
Good luck!
March 9th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I know I’m not answering your question, but frankly, if you and the wife are bringing home close to $80k a year and you can’t save any money, making more money isn’t the answer. Your debts will grow to accommodate your increased income.
You need to have a serious financial evaluation and find out why you’re living paycheck to paycheck. Go to a financial adviser and be ready to tighten your spending belt.
If you’re just looking to revitalize your life… consider taking one of your interests and expanding on it, either in a volunteer job or as a part-time, low-pay job. What I mean is look to fulfill yourself on another level rather than strictly through cash.
If you’re serious about changing jobs, you’ll probably need to go back to school (even if it’s just for certifications) and be prepared to start over in a new career field. As to what to study… at 34, you can probably give some great advice to an 18-year-old who’s just entering college… think about what you would advise to someone else and go for it.
Good luck!
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March 9th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
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