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Career Change at 41: Is It Too Late?

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Tech Career Expert - Answered on Jul 24, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 23, 2024Hindi
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Hello sir. I am an MTech graduate 2015 passout. Into teaching sector post my PG course but haven't seen any growth so far. My age is 41 now. Planning to switch to a different domain. What is your suggestion?

Ans: Reflect on what you enjoy doing and where your strengths lie. This can help you identify potential career paths that align with your interests and skills. Career transitions can be challenging, but staying positive and persistent will help you navigate this change successfully. If you have any specific fields in mind or need more detailed advice, feel free to ask.

Here are some ways to get career growth in parallel to job -
Data Science and Analytics: With your technical background, transitioning to data science could be a good fit. You can start with online courses and certifications.
Software Development: If you have an interest in coding, software development offers numerous opportunities. Learning programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript can be beneficial.
Project Management: Your experience in teaching and managing students can translate well into project management roles. Consider certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional).
Digital Marketing: This field is growing rapidly and offers various roles such as SEO specialist, content marketer, and social media manager.
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Feeling stagnated in work or life is a normal that we all need to embrace. Many a times this feeling comes more out of peer pressure than our own.

Firstly, please define what growth means to you...role & responsibilities, position, salary, team size, value creation.

Secondly, do an honest assessment for self in each of the above areas and see where you think you are not growing.

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Fourthly, take up some courses that can enhance your skill sets.

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My married ex still texts me for comfort. Because of him, I am unable to move on. He makes me feel guilty by saying he got married out of family pressure. His dad is a cardiac patient and mom is being treated for cancer. He comforts me by saying he will get separated soon and we will get married because he only loves me. We have been in a relationship for 14 years and despite everything we tried, his parents refused to accept me, so he chose to get married to someone who understands our situation. I don't know when he will separate from his wife. She knows about us too but she comes from a traditional family. She also confirmed there is no physical intimacy between them. I trust him, but is it worth losing my youth for him? Honestly, I am worried and very confused.
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I understand how difficult it is to let go of a relationship you have built from scratch, but is it really how you want to continue? It really seems to be going nowhere. His parents are already in bad health and he married someone else for their happiness. Does it seem like he will be able to leave her? So many people’s happiness and lives depend on this one decision. I think it’s about time you and your BF have a clear conversation about the same. If he can’t give a proper timeline, please try to understand his situation. But also make sure he understands yours and maybe rethink this equation. It really isn’t healthy. You deserve a love you can have wholly, and not just in pieces, and in the shadows.

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