Joi_lin, we have met before several people in their 30s who
switch careers after losing directions and passion in their current
jobs, and yes it is not uncommon to do so.
However, most of them like yourself tend to look towards taking
courses in other industries with a hope of switching careers,
without realizing that the most optimal solution is actually
leveraging their own existing strengths and experience to look for,
and match prospective employers already seeking professionals with
such talents.
This could mean rediscovering within yourself,
the work that motivates you most - something that you would and
could do even without getting paid for, before looking outwards and
exploring what kinds of organizations could value talents like you.
Without evaluating your options clearly before spending your
savings on other professional courses could result in a futile
attempt to switch tracks simply because:
1. You will most probably end up competing in a red ocean of
similarly trained professionals who could be younger and
cheaper.
2. You may end up discovering that this new industry is not one
which you would like to be in for the rest of your working
life.
3. As you have funded this education yourself, you feel
compelled to follow through to get a career in this industry even
though you may not like it.
We are a group of freelancers who have been through the same
work cycles as yourself, and we have helped some people along the
way to secure better careers for their future. If you do need help
in your job application or interview process, contact us - we can
be reached
at https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/pursuerscoach.
All the best.
