16 Older Adults Shared How They Changed Careers Later In Life And Never Looked Back
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"I'm applying to medical school as a first-time non-traditional applicant in my mid-30s. I've worked in healthcare for almost six years and was a teacher before I found my calling in medicine. I had to take all the required science courses while working because my undergrad degree wasn't in a science discipline." - leager129
"I'd been working in the same industry for 17 years, and a layoff was the furthest thing from my mind. Then it happened; the rug was pulled out from under me. I took some time to reflect and decided to go into public service and revisit a career path I had wanted when I was young. I applied to multiple jobs every week, and after getting many interviews and even second and third interviews but no job offers, I decided to up my game." "I went back to school, finished my degrees, and started volunteering in the field where I wanted a job. It took about a year, but I got hired at my dream job. Without volunteering, I would have never gotten my foot in the door. Now, I get to help youth and families."
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