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[Mik]

It's a weird feeling, isn't it? I've gone back and forth. I hope it works out well. If not, there's always consulting.

[Jolly]

You'll enjoy the stimulation of a new job.

If you really want to try maximum rejuvenation, change job fields entirely.

I didn't make as much money, but had a blast when I went from working as a medical lab administrator to working as a retirement counselor in the financial industry.

[Copper]

@Jolly said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

change job fields entirely.

Yes, find something fun, I highly recommend it, 30 years in IT followed by 10 in flight instruction.

[Horace]

Whomever hires you will be lucky to have you. Good luck! Nothing wrong with two incomes.

[George K]

Break a leg, Mark!

Thanks for the update, and I hope the interview goes well. Please keep us posted!.

[Jolly]

@Horace said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Whomever hires you will be lucky to have you. Good luck! Nothing wrong with two incomes.

Amen.

Dumb question....Can the software business be rejuvenated?

[mark]

@Mik said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

It's a weird feeling, isn't it? I've gone back and forth. I hope it works out well. If not, there's always consulting.

At first I was in a state of shock. Depression and anxiety were starting to drag me down and I had to fight like hell to put a stop to it. I am still wrestling with it but on a much lower level now. Doubt and fear were consuming me. I have decided to say "fuck that! I have a lifetime of experience in this field and although I have not spent my career chasing the "language or tech du-jour" etc, I have vast knowledge of IT infrastructure, application development, and real-world experiences for which any company would benefit.

So I am tossing my hat into the ring of hopeful employment.

It is a very weird feeling.

[mark]

@Copper said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

@Jolly said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

change job fields entirely.

Yes, find something fun, I highly recommend it, 30 years in IT followed by 10 in flight instruction.

I briefly considered auto-mechanic. I could make about $70k and have great fun doing so. I love working on cars. However, I need my former salary+ if I am ever going to retire.

[mark]

@Horace said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Whomever hires you will be lucky to have you. Good luck! Nothing wrong with two incomes.

Thanks Horace! Your are correct. Two incomes are better than one.

[mark]

@George-K said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Break a leg, Mark!

Thanks for the update, and I hope the interview goes well. Please keep us posted!.

Thanks George! I will.

[mark]

@Jolly said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

@Horace said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Whomever hires you will be lucky to have you. Good luck! Nothing wrong with two incomes.

Amen.

Dumb question....Can the software business be rejuvenated?

Not a dumb question at all. Yes, it can be rejuvenated but like I said in my OP, the sales cycle is ridiculously long. I have several hot leads from the conference last month. I am doing follow-up on them now.

[89th]

Wow Mark, what a change! How long would you prefer to be employed before being truly retired?

I know you work in IT, if you want, send me a message and I can see if there are any networking chances... I work in IT and while I work in Minnesota, all of my connections are for DC or Virginia IT companies (including my current company), many companies of which have government clients (which require some clearance or on-site requirements) but there's also a wave of positions that are remote ever since the pandemic, so maybe that's an option. Let me know, happy to try.

[mark]

@89th said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Wow Mark, what a change! How long would you prefer to be employed before being truly retired?

I know you work in IT, if you want, send me a message and I can see if there are any networking chances... I work in IT and while I work in Minnesota, all of my connections are for DC or Virginia IT companies (including my current company), many companies of which have government clients (which require some clearance or on-site requirements) but there's also a wave of positions that are remote ever since the pandemic, so maybe that's an option. Let me know, happy to try.

Barring any serious health issues (have none currently) I should be good for another 10-15 years. Very interested in remote work and getting a clearance will be no problem. No criminal history here and I have a few government contacts that will vouch for me. I will send a DM. Thanks 89th!

[Jon]

Hey, at least your second career pays money..

Seriously though, I think you’ll enjoy it. Especially the benefits.

[Axtremus]

Good luck getting the job, @mark !

[cathys]

Mark - I know what you mean 40+ years in an endeavor can certainly feel surreal when you make that change. I had 40+ years employed at my former company and decided to take the leap when they put out an early retirement offer. I had to get back out there financially but the offer allowed for some "garden leave" paid time to get my head around what to do in my 2nd life and I didn't need to fully replace my income so I went 180 degree from my field and am learning something completely new but still tied in to the technology piece. Getting to learn a lot about manufacturing and building ships Thoroughly enjoying the change, It was scary before I got into the door of the new job though.
The interview sounds very promising, I know if this one doesn't fit there are a lot of opportunities out there for your talents and the right one will connect. Definitely weird feeling but opening to new adventures...

[LuFins Dad]

@Horace said in Fill the application. Start a new career:

Whomever hires you will be lucky to have you. Good luck! Nothing wrong with two incomes.

This…

[Doctor Phibes]

Best of luck, Mark - and congratulations on the opportunity to do something a bit different! I really hope it comes through for you.

I also hope the old source of income comes back

[Aqua Letifer]

Mark, honestly I think that you know too much about too many things for a transition like this to get to be crazy hard. Really confident you'll pick up something cool fairly quickly.

[Jon]

Yeah, and it’s a good later career step. Let someone else worry about accounts receivable and admin stuff. Do what you know and enjoy, get paid comfortably, and get health care to last you into Medicare availability.