This is my 2nd post on my new blog site, and I have some information I want to share with you that I hope will be helpful to those of you considering a mid life career change, or learning something new as a part time means of additional income. If you have not read my 1st post, please do, that will give you a little background on the purposes of this blog.
For most of us, learning a new field, and launching a new business needs to be done in our spare time, while we are still continuing our present job, because it usually takes time to start bringing in any substantial income when you are just getting started. But for those who have just lost their job, maybe from a lay-off or for health reasons, you might have more time to devote to your new business and may be able to see faster results.
A good starting point is to consider your objectives:
- Do you need to choose something that will start bringing in income as soon as possible? Or, do you have time for a longer learning period from either an online course or community college, etc?
- Do you enjoy the conveniences that some sort of a home-based online business might provide? Or, would you prefer to learn something that gets you outside, maybe photography, or landscape work, etc?
- Or, maybe you are just considering learning a new hobby.
- List down the things that you want. Before you take action, it is important that you know what your plans are. Make a list of the things that you enjoy doing. In doing this, do not only consider the things that you want but also the things that you are good at. This will help you get a clear picture of the career that you can try out.
- Talk to other people. Talk to other people who have already done this. You might have some friends who changed their careers late in life. Ask them about the pros and cons of doing a career change. You may also get some tips that will help you in this transition.
Once you have established your objectives, and done some research, I encourage you to make a plan of action and get started! Many times through the years I have had ideas and dreams about learning different things, but for one reason or another, never followed through on them, and now regret not getting involved. I allowed fear, uncertainty, laziness, not wanting to leave my "comfort Zone", procrastination, and many other excuses, to come in and keep me from making positive, worthwhile changes in my life. Now that I have been open to learning some new things, it has given me a new and better outlook on life, and I wish I would have started this sooner! We will talk more about the excuses we come up with that hold us back, and ways of getting past them, more as time goes on.
If you are saved, a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have much in the scriptures to turn to for help in this area. I believe prayer is where it all needs to start. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:6. "There are many devices (plans) in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand." Proverbs 19:21. "Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5.
If you have not yet believed on the Lord Jesus for salvation, I pray you would consider your need of the forgiveness of sins, and believe that Jesus died to pay the penalty for your sins. He loves you, and gave Himself for you!
Thank you for taking the time to read today's post. And I hope you will continue following and sharing this with others.
