I am investigating a midlife career change from software engineering to systems librarian. Thoughts on feasibility? [more inside]
posted by LeeNicholson on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Career brainstorming filter: Help me help my minister friend think creatively about a midlife second career. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Oct 27, 2009 - 15 answers

I turn 40 soon, married. A few years ago I had what I believe to be a major spiritual awakening, but it really hasn't "stuck", to the core anyway. I have since found the pendulum swing far the other way to where I'm a surprised to find i'm now inclined to: drink to excess, flirt with women (some pretty young), smoke marijuana/ tobacco, listen to stuff like Kid Rock and relishing the vulgarity/attitude, watch porn - (this is mostly all "private" behavior) is this all indicative a midlife crisis situation? or "spiritual backlash"? or do i need to come to terms that i've taken a road down towards creepville?
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 30 answers

As someone who is in their mid-thirties, what are some realistic alternatives for me if I want to learn and eventually get a career in programming? [more inside]
posted by thisperon on Jul 17, 2009 - 23 answers

I used to be creative. How do I get that back? [more inside]
posted by Hugh2d2 on Jun 2, 2009 - 32 answers

Is a convertible BMW 3-series too midlife-crisis for a 20-something guy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2009 - 42 answers

Are women in midlife truly more prone to problematic imbalances than their male counterparts/sometime partners? [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson on Mar 29, 2009 - 21 answers

How do you get out of a midlife crisis without destroying your life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2009 - 22 answers

Will cultural differences always matter? [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Feb 8, 2009 - 26 answers

How to return to the job market after almost a decade as a business owner? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Nov 7, 2008 - 18 answers

Okay, here's where I politely ask you folks to help rig up a creative midlife crisis. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 30, 2007 - 25 answers

Help me recommend a women's retreat for my likely-nearing-divorce mother. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Hi, I'm new to all this, so forgive me if I breach any etiquette I'm not aware of. I'm male, 50, in the UK. Married, no kids, not debts, no ties, not much savings, don't need a huge income. I'm going thro' a classic mid-life crisis (a bit late, I guess), which has emotional & practical repercussions; I'll leave the emotions for another time. [more inside]
posted by vulch on Mar 31, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm 38 and I've finally decided to be what I always wanted - I just can't help feeling it's too late. I'm after some advice and some optimism. [more inside]
posted by b33j on Mar 17, 2006 - 23 answers

I have this embarassing problem related to being a 40 year old male. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2005 - 59 answers

What's the coolest/funnest/economical alternative car that can be purchased in the US, is somewhat affordable, and safer than a motorcycle?

I want to explore my options before I buy a used Corolla.

I'd really like a Carver, but most of these futuristic hybrid motorcycle things are unavailable in the US or really expensive.
posted by mecran01 on Nov 2, 2004 - 20 answers