40 hrs a week same old place same old thing (degrees, employers, jobs)

[otterhere]

Originally Posted by 87112

I don't think can do it anymore. I can't come to the same job, same everything 8 hrs a day X5.

I think I will just do one job 16 hrs and another one 24 to get some variety in life.

I have never had a career that I loved. I think I am going to give up some benefits and get a mental health break.

For those that have found something that can be done for a lifetime congrats to you.

I did have something I wanted to do as a goal but that was a pipe dream. I wanted to play defense in the NHL for the NY Rangers.

How old are you??

[bobsell]

Originally Posted by 87112

. After that I was too old to compete for office jobs. So I do semi physical work now.

I find that hard to believe.

What was your role?

What experience do you have?

[Hollytree]

Originally Posted by bobspez

I learned long ago that a low paying job can be just as stressful as a high paying one. So after a couple of mistakes I always just went for the best salary I could get.

Amen.

[87112]

Originally Posted by otterhere

how old are you??

52

[CCS414]

If you can afford to do so, take a lengthy break. Like 2 months. Then get back at it. I know it's hard but you have to force yourself. I'm one of the lucky ones in that I like my job and my degree is in the same field in which I work but even I have to force myself to go some days.

[otterhere]

Originally Posted by 87112

52

I would've guessed 20-something. You SHOULD be nearing retirement age, unless you never settled down to that 40-hour-a-week job and either got vested in a pension plan or started saving for it. I haven't read the whole thread.

[BrianGC]

OP, with your experience, have you considering consulting? Depending on your field, it could give you the opportunity to work on different projects and clients, spicing things up more often.
I do project management/engineering for industrial projects, and it's quite nice switching things up and working with varying clients/locations.

[adjusterjack]

Originally Posted by 87112

52

I was 51 when I got the best job of my life.

I'd been in the insurance industry for decades, tolerating it mostly. Then got a job as a claim rep with great benefits and great salary.

Took me through to retirement.

[compSciGuy]

Originally Posted by 87112

I got laid off from my desk job. A computer program took my job and the entire dept was gone. After that I was too old to compete for office jobs. So I do semi physical work now.

My dad is apparently working part-time in an Industrial Engineering capacity at 80. I have a neighbor 3 houses down from me that works part-time in a legal capacity (law consulting) at 102 years old.

[winterbird]

^^^Wow no matter one's plans, that is inspiring!!!