What career should I pursue?
November 6, 2005 7:45 AM Subscribe
Career filter; I am 40 years old with degrees in Economics and Finance...suggestions........ I am ready to begin a career
Here is the catch, I have never had a real job, I did work at an insurance company for six months, but other than that I have been a self employed carpenter doing remodeling. I am very good in finance, I have excellent math, computer skills. I also make and sell paintings and take photos professionally in my spare time. I like working with my hands and I don't know if I can sit in the same place all day, as I never have! I would really appreciate any ideas.
Here is the catch, I have never had a real job, I did work at an insurance company for six months, but other than that I have been a self employed carpenter doing remodeling. I am very good in finance, I have excellent math, computer skills. I also make and sell paintings and take photos professionally in my spare time. I like working with my hands and I don't know if I can sit in the same place all day, as I never have! I would really appreciate any ideas.
why stop carpentering, especially if you like working with your hands and don't want to sit still? Your knowledge in finance won't be wasted - use it on your business and your private finances.
posted by mirileh at 9:05 AM on November 6, 2005
posted by mirileh at 9:05 AM on November 6, 2005
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posted by bigmusic at 10:11 AM on November 6, 2005
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posted by bigmusic at 10:11 AM on November 6, 2005
What kind of degrees? Undergraduate or graduate?
If you're interested in putting your economics and finance knowledge to use, try contacting the school where you got those degrees. Many schools' career services people will help alumni, even if you graduated a long time ago. They can point you to jobs you're interested in and qualified for. This is even more true if you got graduate degrees in those fields.
posted by equipoise at 11:52 AM on November 6, 2005
If you're interested in putting your economics and finance knowledge to use, try contacting the school where you got those degrees. Many schools' career services people will help alumni, even if you graduated a long time ago. They can point you to jobs you're interested in and qualified for. This is even more true if you got graduate degrees in those fields.
posted by equipoise at 11:52 AM on November 6, 2005
Response by poster: Yes, I did not explain very well, I am looking to change. My degrees are undergrad from U of IL. Urbana.
posted by lee at 12:00 PM on November 6, 2005
posted by lee at 12:00 PM on November 6, 2005
I recommend this book. I have it. I've read it. It's good.
Good luck.
posted by cribcage at 1:24 PM on November 6, 2005
Good luck.
posted by cribcage at 1:24 PM on November 6, 2005
You have the financial chops. You know your way around a computer. You know carpentry. You know remodeling. You have an eye for aesthetic issues.
You are a General Contractor waiting to happen.
posted by ilsa at 1:45 PM on November 6, 2005
You are a General Contractor waiting to happen.
posted by ilsa at 1:45 PM on November 6, 2005
Lee, if you're serious about looking at the 9-5 biz world at your tender age, I'd advise talking to some recruitment firms or temp agencies. You might just find that this world is not for you, or at least that you'd do better easing into Officeworld.
posted by rob511 at 7:41 PM on November 6, 2005
posted by rob511 at 7:41 PM on November 6, 2005
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posted by cmonkey at 8:49 AM on November 6, 2005