50+ people: What’s your story of finding work you love?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Every time someone posts consulting, I think they are making it up. Nobody ever tells you what they are consulting business on.

DCUM likes to keep their info. on lockdown.

[Anonymous]

I would like my new career to be independently rich painter or photographer. I am completely over working for someone else doing stressful crap for 8 hours a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Went back to school at 48 to change careers. I'm doing both the old job and the new one right now as a transition (just graduated with my masters) and will gradually ramp up to FT in the new career. Very excited!

That’s so cool! Can you say what your degree is in? I’d love to know yet understand if you prefer not to say.

OP

Masters in Social Work. I'm a therapist focusing on couples and parenting issues. It's a long transition while you get licensed and some places (large group practices, public agencies) don't pay well. I'm in private practice though, so I have more autonomy and can gradually build up my practice.

[Anonymous]

My story is that my definition of "work I love" has changed. I currently have a job with a non-micromanaging boss I like. So far no problems with any higher ups. I have VERY good benefits - vacation time, sick leave, and even a special category of sick leave for caring for dependents. Annual bonuses are good. Hybrid schedule.

I would not say that I "love" what I do. But I am content and hope I can stay here until retirement. That is as close to "love" as I need or want.

[Anonymous]

In my 50s, work that I love means work that pays me and won’t lay me off in 5 minutes for being too old.