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I am over 50 and really want to start a new career, any advice for starting over when you don’t know what you want to do. Have been in the landscape business for many years (my own business) and just getting to old to keep up the work!! Where do you start??
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I had to chuckle because misery loves company! I've been in a funk for days now. I call all these types of things "the mosquitos" of life. It's like one more thing and you're going to pull the trigger. What I hate and this seems to apply to mThe key here is to begin making some decisions on your own. What is it you want to do? Sounds like you have the insurance thing figured out, are you seeking agreement? concensus? There are no "shoulds" only decisions based on rational/critical I feel lucky that there are so many nice people giving me all the support and advices. Bronte mentioned about the insurance. That is what I am worrying in the long run. I am not sure i can get health insurance through work later. Some company don't w
Oh my gosh! I felt your inner pain ... and I apologize for the fact that when I got to the part about setting your hair on fire, I laughed. I'm so glad you weren't hurt, and hair grows back. Perhaps a new hair-do would not only rectify the situation 
There is no such thing as a legal separation in my state..The only way I can get husband out of the house is to force him out..He refuses to leave..I would have to file for divorce and get temporary orders including a restraining order..
I feel so
Good Morning, at least here in California:-). It would seem a natural segue to work in a nursery/garden center, since you have a wonderful landscape background or even landscape design. But if you want to move completely away from anything having to do with dirt and plants, perhaps meeting with a college counselor to check out options and programs…other career directions is the way to go. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do? I admire that you started your own business! You have an entrepreneurial background so it sounds like you can do anything you set your mind to. To be honest, I would much prefer to work outdoors than ever be in an office, which I’ve always done. I obtained my paralegal certificate from UC Berkeley and to date, have not found work, though I had worked in law offices previously. Just not recently enough. I am 62 though don’t look it, and finding any work is no easy task, at least for me. I guess I don’t know alot of details here, but as time passes it becomes very clear that we must try to do what we have always longed to do or had any interest in. Best to you!
Look at this as an opportunity to try your wings while you are still healthy enough for the challenge. Maybe you could focus on the business, consulting and training skills that you have built up over the years and direct them into something less physically demanding. You also have some design experience that may give you a leg up on some other artistic venue. Its a shame to let all that acquired knowledge go to waste. Do you have hobbies that you might merge with what you already know?
Val, I can recommend several great books that might help you explore “what’s next”. The Passion Test by the Atwoods helped me figure out that my “drivers” (recognition, achievement…) have changed (adventure, fun…). You have acquired marketable skills that could be used in many ways. No better resource than What Color Is Your Parachute by Dick Bolles to help you get at these. You might also check out Kerry Hannon’s Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, which I have found valuable. Enjoy the journey and keep us posted, ok?
Community colleges are often looking for teachers for their adult continuing education courses. Landscaping classes are hugely popular and generally full as soon as they are offered. A prospective teacher often does not need a degree in education, just experience in the field. Individual institutions will readily provide you with their requirements to teach these courses.
Many public libraries are happy to also provide a venue for teaching courses on such topics. Local nurseries and home improvement stores also show an interest in something like this.
I have a business I just started from home that is looking for people. Actually, 3 of them. They are all very different. I think the money will be good with 2 of them once I get them going right and the 3rd one, which is fun and would be a great venue for some, I’m finding is really not for me so I will probably drop that one in the not too distant future. The main one I am wanting to work on will be helpful and something most people would want. If you would like information, post back and I will get back to you. I’m not very speedy though yet at anything so just to let you know!