Career Changers?

[Y33TREKker]

Did you ever get into Steel Detailing 7 years ago or did you go a different route?

Went a different route.

[nfpgasmask]

I have had enough of Chicago

Man, been out here for 7 years now, going on 8, and I can't even fathom still being in Chicago. I don't know how so many people last there. A have a few other good friends there who want out bad, but they just don't do it.

It ain't easy breaking away, but it was one of the best decisions of my life. It's so much nicer out west. Do it, Gil!

Bart

[nocturnalVX]

A have a few other good friends there who want out bad, but they just don't do it.

It ain't easy breaking away, but it was one of the best decisions of my life. It's so much nicer out west. Do it, Gil!

Bart

Absolutely! I don't know why people choose to be miserable.

[nfpgasmask]

I'm with you on this man. Been doing computer shizz for 20 years now. I am SICK of it like you wouldn't believe. Just completely burned out. So burned out I don't even want to do the stuff I like to do, like edit photos, and post them, etc. Just done, dundy.

I wish I could do something different too, but how to break out and be successful? Your guess is as good as mine, brutha!

I do think you are a talented and smart dude, you should be doing engineering or something. You have an understanding of structural mechanics and that should not be wasted on cad-monkeying!

Bart

[ZEUS]

Moab Mog tour driver!

Can you say "no repeat customers"?

I'm working on getting SCUBA certifications, but could just as we'll sell t-shirts at a Harley dealer. Life is too short to be unhappy. Yes, big changes can be scary.... but if you do it by choice, on your own terms, it isn't as scary. Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

Footloose & fancy-free such is Gill. Haha, right on, brutha. Are you moving to Vegas or Cali? Not sure I ever knew... Hope all goes well for you both...

I'm with you on this man. Been doing computer shizz for 20 years now. I am SICK of it like you wouldn't believe. Just completely burned out. So burned out I don't even want to do the stuff I like to do, like edit photos, and post them, etc. Just done, dundy.

I wish I could do something different too, but how to break out and be successful? Your guess is as good as mine, brutha!

I do think you are a talented and smart dude, you should be doing engineering or something. You have an understanding of structural mechanics and that should not be wasted on cad-monkeying!

Bart

I don't want your excuses, Son! I want to see those damn pics! You, Beau, & I are going into business anyway, you know... I'm just now getting started!

[vt_maverick]

Take the classes you need to find a job doing what you want, then use that job to learn what you need to know to start your own business. There are a lot of resources on how to start a company, but knowing what niche to pick is harder to come by. A stable job where someone else worries about payroll and corporate tax strategies is a good safe harbor until you're ready to make the leap.

Also consider that sometimes hobbies are fun because they're just that: hobbies. You should have passion for your work but finding something fun is not always a good indicator that you'll enjoy it 40+ hours a week or be happy depending on it for your livelihood. For example I really like teaching but am I okay with long hours and poor compensation? Not likely, at least at this age (34).

Good luck!

[ZEUS]

Take the classes you need to find a job doing what you want, then use that job to learn what you need to know to start your own business. There are a lot of resources on how to start a company, but knowing what niche to pick is harder to come by. A stable job where someone else worries about payroll and corporate tax strategies is a good safe harbor until you're ready to make the leap.

Also consider that sometimes hobbies are fun because they're just that: hobbies. You should have passion for your work but finding something fun is not always a good indicator that you'll enjoy it 40+ hours a week or be happy depending on it for your livelihood. For example I really like teaching but am I okay with long hours and poor compensation? Not likely, at least at this age (34).

Good luck!

DING DING DING!!! Spot on thru & thru (as usual). I think I am looking for an onslaught of patent pending ideas but if I just end up creating some wicked shtuff to play with at first, cool! I can't afford the full patent price of $7000 or whatever it is now but the $130 or so needed to get the idea to the patent office first is paramount & manageable. Not that I will become a millionaire but if something hits and gets me on Shark Tank then Ha! at least I got on TV.

[FlyingV77]

Now I don't feel so bad about not finishing my degree in architecture sence yall are trying to get out of it.

[jasonm621]

Update: 2/28/14
So it is bitter / sweet for me to announce that today i have been laid off from my current position as a draftsman at an architecture firm.
Coincidentally this thread has popped up in the same general timeline and I figure this is a good opportunity to reach out to the Vehicross community and ask if anyone knows of current career opportunities in the Denver area to please let me know. I am officially available for hire! I appreciate any information. Thanks to everyone!
-Jason

[ZEUS]

Sorry to hear that... You did ask before so... if you could move to SLC, I know of a great firm that is about to go on a hiring binge. It was mentioned recently they would take me back in a heartbeat with a pay increase even, but I am pretty well settled where I am for now. Check out http://www.ffkr.com/...