Huddersfield Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 As of today I'm officially unemployed thanks to the relentless cuts to charities & to services for the homeless, offenders & so on in which I've worked for 30 years. From the point I found out anyway I decided to pursue an old ambition of mine. Weary of imposing reactionary Government polices on vulnerable adults I've decided to do it to kids instead & will be heading off to train as a primary school teacher later in the year. At 51 I lurch between thinking I'm a totally radical dude for doing it & blind panic that I'll never cope. The past really can catch up with you. If I'd paid attention to my A Level maths & not failed it I'd have got an extra £3K bursary. And if I'd listened to the school's careers bloke & worked in a bank, the bloody Tories would be bailing me out & I'd have a better pension. On the bright side I'm looking forward to them still chasing me for my student loan when I'm in my 80s. So if anyone else has changed carerer in or beyond their 50s feel free to share tips...especially before mid-afternoon when I plan to be sat in the pub sending out a string of "what I really thought of you" messages to everyone in my former sector that ever peed me off. Which may take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTeeko Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Good luck! You're showing a bit of baws by following your ambition at your age. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 11 minutes ago, McTeeko said: Good luck! You're showing a bit of baws by following your ambition at your age. All the best Cheers mate...I'm lucky in a way they dumped me when they did, at the right time to get the application in & enough redundancy money + loan to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Good luck! I'm seriously considering if I need a complete change of career, but have no idea where to start, nor even sure if I can. And I'm a bit younger than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Sorry to hear your news, but from my own experience, could be the best thing to happen to you. I worked in insurance since I was 19 (I'm 42). Got to the point I hated it so much, I walked. When people asked me what I wanted to do and I said a job in golf, they laughed. I now have a brilliant job in one of Scotland's most prestigious golf clubs. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan II Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Huddersfield said: As of today I'm officially unemployed thanks to the relentless cuts to charities & to services for the homeless, offenders & so on in which I've worked for 30 years. From the point I found out anyway I decided to pursue an old ambition of mine. Weary of imposing reactionary Government polices on vulnerable adults I've decided to do it to kids instead & will be heading off to train as a primary school teacher later in the year. At 51 I lurch between thinking I'm a totally radical dude for doing it & blind panic that I'll never cope. The past really can catch up with you. If I'd paid attention to my A Level maths & not failed it I'd have got an extra £3K bursary. And if I'd listened to the school's careers bloke & worked in a bank, the bloody Tories would be bailing me out & I'd have a better pension. On the bright side I'm looking forward to them still chasing me for my student loan when I'm in my 80s. So if anyone else has changed carerer in or beyond their 50s feel free to share tips...especially before mid-afternoon when I plan to be sat in the pub sending out a string of "what I really thought of you" messages to everyone in my former sector that ever peed me off. Which may take a while. Huddersfield, brilliant mate! Good luck to you. I'm 43 and desperate to do something similar but don't have the baws to do so. Hope it's the best thing you ever did. Flora, out of interest, what's the job you do? And how did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Huddersfield said: As of today I'm officially unemployed thanks to the relentless cuts to charities & to services for the homeless, offenders & so on in which I've worked for 30 years. From the point I found out anyway I decided to pursue an old ambition of mine. Weary of imposing reactionary Government polices on vulnerable adults I've decided to do it to kids instead & will be heading off to train as a primary school teacher later in the year. At 51 I lurch between thinking I'm a totally radical dude for doing it & blind panic that I'll never cope. The past really can catch up with you. If I'd paid attention to my A Level maths & not failed it I'd have got an extra £3K bursary. And if I'd listened to the school's careers bloke & worked in a bank, the bloody Tories would be bailing me out & I'd have a better pension. On the bright side I'm looking forward to them still chasing me for my student loan when I'm in my 80s. So if anyone else has changed carerer in or beyond their 50s feel free to share tips...especially before mid-afternoon when I plan to be sat in the pub sending out a string of "what I really thought of you" messages to everyone in my former sector that ever peed me off. Which may take a while. Superb - all the very best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm 44. have taken one last job overseas (sound like an ex-con) on a 2 year contract and then when finish this will also be looking for a completely different career choice. been working for the same company for the last 25 years and no idea what I will do when I leave but will definitely leave. I am excited and scared shitless in equal measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Duncan II, my title is Golf Co-ordinator. I knew what I wanted, and through a network of pro friends, secured an interview (I was nae bad as a youth, and knew a lot of them). To actually go to work and look forward to it, is a new experience for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan II Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 20 minutes ago, Flora MaDonald said: Duncan II, my title is Golf Co-ordinator. I knew what I wanted, and through a network of pro friends, secured an interview (I was nae bad as a youth, and knew a lot of them). To actually go to work and look forward to it, is a new experience for me! Good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Ye know how bad that sector can be as my other half works for a homeless charity in Cambridge. All the best in your new career hope it all works out well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Aye, H.field - labour #####! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 11 hours ago, Flora MaDonald said: Sorry to hear your news, but from my own experience, could be the best thing to happen to you. I worked in insurance since I was 19 (I'm 42). Got to the point I hated it so much, I walked. When people asked me what I wanted to do and I said a job in golf, they laughed. I now have a brilliant job in one of Scotland's most prestigious golf clubs. Good luck. With free games for your internet friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 11 hours ago, Flora MaDonald said: Duncan II, my title is Golf Co-ordinator. I knew what I wanted, and through a network of pro friends, secured an interview (I was nae bad as a youth, and knew a lot of them). To actually go to work and look forward to it, is a new experience for me! Which course? Or do you want to keep that quiet in case you are inundated with free loaders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 1 hour ago, dandydunn said: With free games for your internet friends? See what I mean? That was quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Huddersfield said: As of today I'm officially unemployed thanks to the relentless cuts to charities & to services for the homeless, offenders & so on in which I've worked for 30 years. From the point I found out anyway I decided to pursue an old ambition of mine. Weary of imposing reactionary Government polices on vulnerable adults I've decided to do it to kids instead & will be heading off to train as a primary school teacher later in the year. At 51 I lurch between thinking I'm a totally radical dude for doing it & blind panic that I'll never cope. The past really can catch up with you. If I'd paid attention to my A Level maths & not failed it I'd have got an extra £3K bursary. And if I'd listened to the school's careers bloke & worked in a bank, the bloody Tories would be bailing me out & I'd have a better pension. On the bright side I'm looking forward to them still chasing me for my student loan when I'm in my 80s. So if anyone else has changed carerer in or beyond their 50s feel free to share tips...especially before mid-afternoon when I plan to be sat in the pub sending out a string of "what I really thought of you" messages to everyone in my former sector that ever peed me off. Which may take a while. Good on you. Admirable, vital & vocational profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 On 29/04/2016 at 11:59 AM, Flora MaDonald said: Duncan II, my title is Golf Co-ordinator. I knew what I wanted, and through a network of pro friends, secured an interview (I was nae bad as a youth, and knew a lot of them). To actually go to work and look forward to it, is a new experience for me! Good for you mate, im too shit at golf to get a job in golf ?? At the stage in my life where it looks like I wont be moving to canada and really need to get a career rather than a slightly over minimim wage job thst I hate. Or get good at the gambling..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Good luck man. When I was 37 I chucked in my IT career, was a senior project manager in the financial services sector at the time. Went back to uni for a year, then did some academic project management and stuff in the academia /industry gap. Now I'm doing business development and commercialisation, plus other stuff , at the observatory in Edinburgh, which I enjoy a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 On 29/04/2016 at 10:08 PM, dandydunn said: With free games for your internet friends? Of course. It was a great day, all 50 of us. Cannae believe that Flora was so generous he laid on a free bar and strippers after the golf as well . You want to see the photos ? Or I can probably let you have my 'Friends of Flora Golf Day 2016' t-shirt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddersfield Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Interesting reading...I think working in an obervatory would be a bit of a dream job for me. I'm coming round after a bit of a weekend on the pop & definitely feel relieved to have escaped. I don't think I'd have been brave enough to do it (nor would I have had the money) if I'd not been pushed but am glad I was now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 41 minutes ago, killiefaetheferry said: Of course. It was a great day, all 50 of us. Cannae believe that Flora was so generous he laid on a free bar and strippers after the golf as well . You want to see the photos ? Or I can probably let you have my 'Friends of Flora Golf Day 2016' t-shirt ? Glad to hear the "Everybody Else" Golf day was as big a success as the Elite one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, killiefaetheferry said: Of course. It was a great day, all 50 of us. Cannae believe that Flora was so generous he laid on a free bar and strippers after the golf as well . You want to see the photos ? Or I can probably let you have my 'Friends of Flora Golf Day 2016' t-shirt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 2 hours ago, deecie said: Glad to hear the "Everybody Else" Golf day was as big a success as the Elite one. Was a pleasure to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 7 hours ago, dandydunn said: Was a pleasure to meet you. Saw you all, looked like some of you struggled with the Windmill Hole at the Broughty Ferry Castle Green Craxy Golf Elite Day. And your carers all looked bored out their tits. Still, you all got soup for lunch and you like soup don't you? I SAID DON'T YOU !!!! There there, time for bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 On 29/04/2016 at 10:20 AM, Huddersfield said: As of today I'm officially unemployed thanks to the relentless cuts to charities & to services for the homeless, offenders & so on in which I've worked for 30 years. From the point I found out anyway I decided to pursue an old ambition of mine. Weary of imposing reactionary Government polices on vulnerable adults I've decided to do it to kids instead & will be heading off to train as a primary school teacher later in the year. At 51 I lurch between thinking I'm a totally radical dude for doing it & blind panic that I'll never cope. The past really can catch up with you. If I'd paid attention to my A Level maths & not failed it I'd have got an extra £3K bursary. And if I'd listened to the school's careers bloke & worked in a bank, the bloody Tories would be bailing me out & I'd have a better pension. On the bright side I'm looking forward to them still chasing me for my student loan when I'm in my 80s. So if anyone else has changed carerer in or beyond their 50s feel free to share tips...especially before mid-afternoon when I plan to be sat in the pub sending out a string of "what I really thought of you" messages to everyone in my former sector that ever peed me off. Which may take a while. Snap ! 18 shifts to go and then I'm on the same road as you. Can't apply until September, but need to have my volunteering experience under my belt anyway or they would tell me to go away and get the volunteering and experience done and come back next year, but like yourself, I don't really have too many years to waste - I will just have turned 50 at the start of the Postgrad course next year ! How is it going for you just now ? I've got volunteer placements lined up a couple of mornings at our local primary and at the playgroup my kids went to - even better I've got an actual job for 12 hours a week at the after-school club ! I only asked if they would take me as a volunteer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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