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Cruise · September 4th, 2007, 15:09

If it's your passion.....go for it. Life is much too short to be miserable at work. We spend a good portion of our life working...might as well enjoy what you do.

My background:

Finished grad school in Prosthetics when I was 30. Worked in the field for a couple years....decided I wanted to follow my heart instead of my wallet and quit when I was 32 and started flying full time. Interviewed and got hired on my 34th birthday at Colgan. Just turned 36 and am now in the left seat. I am continuing to push my career forward. I'm dedicated and driven....it's worked so far.

I've never looked back at my 'previous' life thinking I made a mistake. This IS what I've always wanted to do....finally mustered up the cajones to go for it. Never been happier!

You're not too old. If the 65 thing goes through....almost certain to in the next few years. You still have 30 years of 'career' time remaining.

Good luck and keep us posted.

September 4th, 2007, 15:09	#5
Cruise Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SYR, ABE Posts: 2,360	Re: Changing careers and age If it's your passion.....go for it. Life is much too short to be miserable at work. We spend a good portion of our life working...might as well enjoy what you do. My background: Finished grad school in Prosthetics when I was 30. Worked in the field for a couple years....decided I wanted to follow my heart instead of my wallet and quit when I was 32 and started flying full time. Interviewed and got hired on my 34th birthday at Colgan. Just turned 36 and am now in the left seat. I am continuing to push my career forward. I'm dedicated and driven....it's worked so far. I've never looked back at my 'previous' life thinking I made a mistake. This IS what I've always wanted to do....finally mustered up the cajones to go for it. Never been happier! You're not too old. If the 65 thing goes through....almost certain to in the next few years. You still have 30 years of 'career' time remaining. Good luck and keep us posted.