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Q: I was a statistical analyst for a multi-national
corporation for 26 years, and then laid off.
Luckily, I found a similar position in a smaller local company.
Unfortunately, they lost one of the major clients, which meant I was laid
off again for the second time in six months. I’d like to switch
careers to something that involves golfing or fishing. Any ideas?
- Mike in the
Northeast
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A: You want to golf and/or fish and get
paid for it Mike? Join the club!
Seriously, though,
your question brings a few thoughts come to mind: 1) you may be suffering
from burnout; 2) you may be gun shy to try another company in your field;
and 3) you may just need a break from the industry you’ve invested the
bulk of your professional life.
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You may feel a little lost, professionally
speaking, at this point. Don’t sweat it. Everyone goes through
this at some point(s) in their career. Relax. You just need a
plan of action, including:
Hit the
links. Take some time from
your work search to clear your head. Engage in your passions of
golfing and fishing. From the info you provided in your question,
Mike, it doesn’t sound like you’ve allowed yourself time to mourn the loss
of either job. Take a week or two and work it out of your system.
How do
you get to Augusta? The same way you get to the Met:
practice. Are you talented enough to make a living off of golf?
Can you teach neophytes how to properly grip a club? Or can you lead
fishing trips? These are important questions that can help you stay
rooted in reality.
Who do
you know? Assuming you’re
an avid fisherman, you may belong to an organization like BassMasters. Contact them and see if you can dig
up leads and/or ideas which can combine your passion and your statistics
background. You might be surprised by how many opportunities there
may be for you!
IN THE CARAVAN: If you’re considering a radical career change,
take your time, assess your skills and network.
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