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Anon550243 · 10d ago
I’ve been an office worker my entire life (now in my late 40s) and I’m tired of it, really just unmotivated to sit at a desk for 8 hours a day, plus I don’t really get any sense of purpose from my job. I want a radical change and to study environmental science and work outdoors/do something that benefits the environment. Does anyone have any advice or personal stories of making this kind of career jump at this age? Were you successful? Any regrets? I need hope...
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SEEK Admin · 7d ago
We'll let the community handle the specifics of their stories, but we've got something to help you kick start the rest of the planning:
https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/download-seeks-free-professional-development-planner
The career planner is free, and it takes you through the whole process of working out what you want to do, not do, do more of, all that stuff. Bit of a guided way to think about... what comes next for me?
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Kate · 5d ago
Community Manager & Customer Service
Exciting! It’s never too late for change, even if it’s not always easy. I actually went the other way, 13 years hairdressing (long days, tired arms!), then shifted into social media for the communication side I loved. Totally get the desk job struggle, I still have to remind myself to mix it up, go for walks, I do some volunteer work in outdoor settings as well otherwise it becomes very easy to feel chained to the office. It also helps me network with people, in case I ever do want a change.
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