@Garban Any luck on the career change?? If not, had another idea... Maybe you could go into the fashion industry, under the brand name "Garbani" perhaps? If a name like Armani could become popular, I think Garbani would be a smashing success! Some good money to be made in a career like that, just ask that Hilfiger feller.

Garbani, the brand for the hep folks out there...

I was thinking about a career change because, at work, I was facing a pay cut. I'm the only one working in the family, and I was worried about it, but I needed a change. I was looking at a $5 to $7 an-hour difference and understanding how it would affect my family. That's when I terminated my employment contract and started working in the oil and gas industry because is basic industries a good career path. I am not worried about being laid off because oil and gas are one of the biggest industries in the world. I already feel more successful, and I am sure that I will soon be promoted.

I was thinking about a career change because, at work, I was facing a pay cut. I'm the only one working in the family, and I was worried about it, but I needed a change. I was looking at a $5 to $7 an-hour difference and understanding how it would affect my family. That's when I terminated my employment contract and started working in the oil and gas industry because is basic industries a good career path. I am not worried about being laid off because oil and gas are one of the biggest industries in the world. I already feel more successful, and I am sure that I will soon be promoted.

My brother was a successful nightclub entertainer for over 30 years, then became an attorney and was even more successful at that, plus waaaay richer.......and helped a lot of people!

Make the change! Life is too short to waste it on safety and boredom! I retired at 55, but that just means I can take more risks as most of my nest egg has been established. So, I left the corporate rat race and now work at a gym. The small income stream reduces my retirement draws and limited, flexible hours suit my more relaxed life style.

54 isn't old, I'm 53! Do what you feel is right for yourself, you know you!

Never too old. Maybe start something as a hobby or side hustle first and see where it goes. Good luck.

IMO, it's totally Up to your prev. experience and your next potential career! I don't consider 54 as an Old person! on the other hand, frankly, your sense of humor, tells me; at least, you're mentally younger than me!

Not old at all, and the possibilities are endless. You could maybe pursue a career in being a firearms instructor. How's about a mall security guard? Or maybe a career in firearms manufacturing or marketing? I heard ICE is looking to hire more agents, and a career with ICE would hardly be boring. A forensics ballistics expert sounds pretty cool. Lastly, you could always be a mercenary over in Ukraine fighting for a good cause, which I'd have been tempted to do myself had I not developed Type 1 Diabetes.

Like I said, the possibilities are endless. Hope the suggestions above "inspire" you to make that adventurous career change. As the saying goes, you're only as old as you feel. Whatever your choice may be, I wish you luck on your endeavors Mister Garbanzo.

At the ripe young age of 57 I bought the farm. Sold my metropolitan Denver home and bought 35 acres of land with an abandoned old farmhouse in upstate New York. My wife wanted goats and I wanted to grow organic veggies and fruit and nut trees. Bought an old Chevy pickup and an older Ford tractor and started growing the farm. It was wonderful for our last twenty years. It's all just good memories now.

Boredom is deadly.
Move carefully.
But move.