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Anon550243 · 15 Sep 2025
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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Mei · 30 Sep 2025
Asset Officer
Dont ever feel stuck in a job, life is too short to be doing something that you grudge. Make it work, take study in your career and follow your dreams, easier said than done but it is possible. Best of luck to you
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SEEK Admin · 18 Sep 2025
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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Matthew · 30 Sep 2025
Factory Hand
Entry-Level or Seasonal Jobs (Good for Starting Out)
Field technician (biology, water, soil, wildlife)
Trail crew worker (national parks or conservation corps)
Environmental survey assistant
Camp naturalist or outdoor education intern
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Kate · 20 Sep 2025
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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Stefan · 30 Sep 2025
Brand Ambassador
Doc is looking for Summer Rangers.
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Mark · 10 Oct 2025
Door to Door Salesperson
Your attitude problem permeates even what you call hope. Would you prefer to stand for your work week? You don't like desks? Good luck
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Anon918346 · 4 Oct 2025
Electrician
I became a electrical apprentice now qualified
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Harshit · 4 Oct 2025
Hydrovac Operator
Hi
I want to study environmental science aswell. So let me know where to start
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Anon829900 · 30 Sep 2025
Customer Service Role
I’m about the same 😞and no,can’t find a job after 21years behind a desk,feeling helpless too and work and income kept rescheduling me from month to 2 months later,and not much help at all.starting to wonder if my ID pic provided was not good enough lol I do look better in person than pic on my passport for sure
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Anon161787 · 29 Sep 2025
Retail Trainer & Operations
Orchards around the country will be on the hunt for work outdoors soon (I live in a small orchard town) it could be the sort of change you need for a short while (unfortunately not usually a long term option though...). Keep thinking outside the box! something is bound to take your interest soon enough 😌
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