FabSwingers.com forum: Career Change

By (user no longer on site) OP
32 weeks ago

Anyone thought “I don’t want to do this any more”?

And changed direction

Last year I was a plant machine driver in construction

This year I’m an Occupational Health Technician

You can see the natural progression I’m sure

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

good for you OP!

I left a job I was unhappy in .. probably a few years too late tbf but by far the best thing I’ve ever done.

Life is too short not to enjoy it!

Hope you’re enjoying your new vocation!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
32 weeks ago

good for you OP!

I left a job I was unhappy in .. probably a few years too late tbf but by far the best thing I’ve ever done.

Life is too short not to enjoy it!

Hope you’re enjoying your new vocation!

Only regret is not jumping sooner

You kind of get stuck don’t you

It’s great

Thanks

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
32 weeks ago

Manchester(ish).

Yes, I'm happy to pack something in if it's making me unhappy.

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By *eavilMan
32 weeks ago

Stalybridge

I used to be a Kamikaze now I drive a minicab for Uber.

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By *uenevereWoman
32 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

Absolutely, I had a change of direction after over 15 years in the same job. The longest I've ever done anything for and was really starting to hate it.

I will qualify as an Environmental Health Officer later this year

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By *eally_RosieWoman
32 weeks ago

Scunthorpe

2 years ago my Hubby decided to quit as a high level director working 90-100 hours a week all over the country… to work less than 40 hours a week in a school, for less than a 3rd of the pay.

We haven’t looked back x

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
32 weeks ago

somewhere

20 years ago I worked for a well known hotel chain and I loved it, my middle son (then about 2) asked me if I could change my job so I could be there at bedtime, which I did. I spent many years going between jobs, I found I thrived working in care homes doing activities but something clicked earlier last year and I sat up and went I can't do this anymore, I loved my residents but I didn't love my job anymore, so I left and now I'm back doing the same job I was doing 20 years ago, absolutely loving it and doing an NVQ and as much as I protest and say I don't want to progress here, I can see myself shifting and wanting more and more.

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By *till gameMan
32 weeks ago

two doors down

"I used to be a Kamikaze now I drive a minicab for Uber."

Not much difference

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By *till gameMan
32 weeks ago

two doors down

25 yrs ago I was a black cab driver in Glasgow, moved to England to become airline cabin crew

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By *ot to giggleWoman
32 weeks ago

Coventry

i told them to shove my job in February - total stress overload and blame culture - impossible manager who targeted people and it was my turn. Dropped 6k in wages, couple of small temporary contacts whilst looking and now doing a job where no 2 days are the same, im mean really not the same. No office - my manager told me to come to the office Friday to get some stuff printed, pop in around 10 ish !!

being paid for cooking cakes, playing uno, and playing in the park - yep great move

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
32 weeks ago

chichester

Yeah I am training up this year while letting my own work stuff trundle along until new work stuff is as lucrative

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By *till gameMan
32 weeks ago

two doors down

"i told them to shove my job in February - total stress overload and blame culture - impossible manager who targeted people and it was my turn. Dropped 6k in wages, couple of small temporary contacts whilst looking and now doing a job where no 2 days are the same, im mean really not the same. No office - my manager told me to come to the office Friday to get some stuff printed, pop in around 10 ish !!

being paid for cooking cakes, playing uno, and playing in the park - yep great move"

Sounds like a success story

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By *C79Man
32 weeks ago

Caterham

I'm at the "I don't want to do this anymore" stage. I don't know what I could do instead

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By *amesy8519Man
32 weeks ago

Hampshire

This resonates with me. In this exact situation, have been causally looking for a few months without really committing to chasing another job but had an eye opening moment that really hit home that I’m just a number and am replaceable tomorrow if they so wish so time to put my all into finding something new.

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By *agerMorganMan
32 weeks ago

Canvey Island

Not so much changing career as I love what I do. But changing the terms in which I’m employed.

Currently in the process of setting up a business and going self employed. Thankfully there is a huge demand for my skill set.

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By *aiseiMan
32 weeks ago

Birmingham

"Anyone thought “I don’t want to do this any more”?

And changed direction

Last year I was a plant machine driver in construction

This year I’m an Occupational Health Technician

You can see the natural progression I’m sure

Think it every single day, but my financial situation means I can’t earn any less than I do now and changing what I do would have that effect.

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By *cotty_01ukMan
32 weeks ago

birmingham

Yeah I'm a music producer ??

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By *amie HantsWoman
32 weeks ago

Atlantis

Yes I made a complete change last year and left a very comfortable job and incredible prospects within arms reach to do something I’m really really passionate about. I’m really happy I can apply my skill set to a worthwhile cause and see some of the positive change I can make. Very fulfilled!

Fulfilled but skint though. Satisfaction isn’t legal tender, sadly

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

I did this, Dipshit.

And now it transpires I preferred what I used to do.

The grass isn't always greener, kids.

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By *onkeynutWoman
32 weeks ago

somewhere

Yes I left a very stressful and thankless career and now run my own business.

I miss the excitement and the challenges of my previous job, but I don’t miss the moments of wondering if I’m coming home that day or the constant pressure.

In the whole I’m much happier.

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By *onkeynutWoman
32 weeks ago

somewhere

"Yes I left a very stressful and thankless career and now run my own business.

I miss the excitement and the challenges of my previous job, but I don’t miss the moments of wondering if I’m coming home that day or the constant pressure.

In the whole I’m much happier."

*on

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By *laytime_13Woman
32 weeks ago

Lincs

Changed industries, kept the same job role. Swapped city life for remote working with the odd trip to the big smoke, a 4 day week and a £12k paycut. I’m not rich but I have the best work life balance going.

One day if I ever figure out what I’d actually like to do with my life I may well swap again, until then this works just fine

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By *uri00620Woman
32 weeks ago

Croydon

Yep. Worked in conservation then in marine law enforcement. I loved it actually more than the job I do now which isn't remotely in the same field.

Sadly there's no money in what I did previously. That was OK before, when I was younger, but then I needed to grow up

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

"Yep. Worked in conservation then in marine law enforcement. I loved it actually more than the job I do now which isn't remotely in the same field.

Sadly there's no money in what I did previously. That was OK before, when I was younger, but then I needed to grow up

Picturing you cuffing a shark.

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By *aughtyben91Man
32 weeks ago

All over

Went from Bank Manager to train driver 4 years ago

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By *uri00620Woman
32 weeks ago

Croydon

"Yep. Worked in conservation then in marine law enforcement. I loved it actually more than the job I do now which isn't remotely in the same field.

Sadly there's no money in what I did previously. That was OK before, when I was younger, but then I needed to grow up

Picturing you cuffing a shark.

Ha no, more the people chopping off their fins. Actually it was a pointless role anyway. The seized hauls got sold at auction (by government) to the very people behind it in the first place. It just cost them more

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By *J the bullMan
32 weeks ago

Washington

Yes trained as a Dr.. left medicine due to stress

Became researcher in animal health had a nervous breakdown anyway lol

Became a customer service manager..hated it

Then ran a subway restaurant loved, till health got in way..

Can't decide what to try next...

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By *oshblueyedmanMan
32 weeks ago

hereford

I went freelance and act as a consultant now, plus gave me freedom to become a trustee of a big children’s charity. Total joy 8 years in.

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By *nnCeeWoman
32 weeks ago

East of Eden, West of Hell

"I'm at the "I don't want to do this anymore" stage. I don't know what I could do instead "

Snap!

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By *agatoXXXMan
32 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.

"I used to be a Kamikaze now I drive a minicab for Uber."

Not much of a change, is it?

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By *ucka39Man
32 weeks ago

Newcastle

From getting covered in oil and not it felt nice

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By *TG3Man
32 weeks ago

Dorchester

I love my work always have but my first job just didn't like the people best move i ever made

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By *rucking-HellMan
32 weeks ago

Northampton

HGV driver of 20+ years. I hate it so much I sometimes wonder if I am actually having a mental breakdown - hence my username.

I've had a lifelong talent for drawing and artwork, but have never pursued this line of work. But I'm edging closer and closer towards it.

with no kids, mortgage, or wife, I'm thinking I could live off the income, which would be about 1/3 of HGV driving.

HGV driving is slowly killing me, and I think 1/3 of the wage but spiritual fulfillment is a life worth living.

I wouldn't recommend HGV driving to anybody.

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

"Yep. Worked in conservation then in marine law enforcement. I loved it actually more than the job I do now which isn't remotely in the same field.

Sadly there's no money in what I did previously. That was OK before, when I was younger, but then I needed to grow up

Picturing you cuffing a shark.

*Facepalm moment* guess that's one way of subsidising the effort of catching them in the first place!

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By *itSurreyCoupleCouple
32 weeks ago

Reigate

I’m getting to a point where I think I need to change direction, but feel completely stuck as I’ve been doing this for so long now and the money is good.

Not sure what to do at all at the moment.

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By *rHotNottsMan
32 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Some of the best jobs I’ve had were in small tech companies when each month we had to decide if we could pay ourselves that month. Some of the worse- six figure salaries and huge bonuses. You gotta find what you love or it will sap the life and soul out of you

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

I had been just going through the years with the NHS but it was fetting harder and harder once my daughter was born hated evry day and then last year decided to quit gave in my notice and set up as a man n van. Honestly its been so difficult to go self employed times when i havent taken a salary or got anything to show for the extreme hard work. Im happier now but im struggling more although i dont think i could carried on intensive care after 6 years

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By *octor ProdMan
32 weeks ago

working Overseas

I have not had a massive change in career; but I do change employer and the field in which I work in every few years. Currently working overseas and aim to slow the pace down and find something far more relaxing and part time when my contract emds in four and a half years

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By (user no longer on site)
32 weeks ago

I had a career change recently. It's scary after training and spending lots of money, time and energy on becoming successful what I wanted to be, but then realising I didn't wanted to do it.

But now, even though I'm back at the bottom of my new career path, it's exciting because there's so many possibilities and I'm progressing quite quickly and enjoying it.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
32 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

I did 10 years ago, and I adore what I do now. Unfortunately, covid and gardening have taken a toll on my body, and I may have to consider retraining again in the next few years. As what I have no clue just yet.

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By *assy69Man
32 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales

"Anyone thought “I don’t want to do this any more”?

And changed direction

Last year I was a plant machine driver in construction

This year I’m an Occupational Health Technician

You can see the natural progression I’m sure

Yes, had a career, an injury gave me time to reflect and ended up going to university and retraining for the career I have now. Qualified in this job 2008 and am still loving it

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
32 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

Can’t really imagine not doing the job I do, went straight into work at 16, 40 years later still doing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Multiple career changes in my lifetime, but in the end keep going back to the one that Uni qualified me for and which pays the money.

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By *2000ManMan
31 weeks ago

Worthing

I've stayed in the same industry but changed the environment. Used to work in I.T. for various companies. I am now freelance working from home. Would never go back to an office.

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By *ark n kimCouple
31 weeks ago

Durham

I have done the same job for 35 years 19 of them with the same company.really really really sick of it.

Now training for something else,got my first exam on Friday.

Hopefully be able to leave my current employer by the end of the year.

Eventually become my own boss.

More money and free time.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

I’m only 27 but last year I gave up on all my experience working with young people and decided to start again and do something completely different

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
31 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

I need to do it again for sure

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By *itaandJohnCouple
31 weeks ago

Bristol

Currently in the middle of a industry change right now, it can be scary being inbetween jobs and not knowing when you might get an offer for something new, but I'm much less stressed than I was in the previous role/industry.

I'd definitely recommend leaving if you're not happy and going for something new, much better than sticking it out with a thankless job, crap pay etc. ~ John

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