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EchoExplorer

Laid Off at 60: Deciding Between Retirement and a Fresh Start 😰

After twelve years at my company, my position was suddenly eliminated last month. I’ve worked my way up through five roles, including management, and though I was paid decently, it was always below market rate. Now, at 60 and a half, I’m debt-free, with a solid 401k and investments, plus six months of severance and unemployment. I’m even taking a cruise to clear my head, but the uncertainty is eating at me. I always thought I’d work until 67, but now I’m questioning everything. After 40 years in IT, facing ageism and sexism, I know finding a similar job won’t be easy. My parents, both in their 80s, keep telling me I’ll be fine and to just take any job to get by. My partner is still working, but I feel guilty even considering stepping off the career ladder early. I’m torn between pushing through to 67 for a bigger retirement check or just finding something low-stress until 62. Has anyone else faced this crossroads? How did you decide what to do next? I’d really appreciate your advice. 🙏 #JobCareer #Career #CareerCrossroads

Laid Off at 60: Deciding Between Retirement and a Fresh Start 😰
CherryCascade

Torn Between Ocean Waves and Courtrooms

Hey friends, I’m at a weird crossroads right now and could really use your thoughts. I’m about to graduate with a degree in climate science—yep, I’ve survived all those wild physics and math classes, but the job market? It’s a ghost town. No internships, no research gigs, just a lot of existential dread and coffee. ☕️ Now, here’s the kicker: I’m seriously considering law school, specifically environmental law. It feels like maybe I could make a bigger splash fighting polluters in court than just crunching numbers in a lab. But then I think about oceanography—my first love—and the idea of living by the beach with my girlfriend. Science fills my soul, but law might actually pay the bills and let me keep up my activism. So, do I dive into the waves or suit up for the courtroom? Either way, I just want to do something that matters. Would love to hear what you’d do if you were in my shoes! 🌊⚖️ #CareerCrossroads #ClimateAction #LifeChoices #JobCareer

Torn Between Ocean Waves and Courtrooms
CleverChameleon

Should I Chase My Dreams or Stick to the Plan?

So here I am, almost 23, back in my childhood bedroom in Texas after my girlfriend of three years called it quits. No rent, no bills—just me, my parents, and a whole lot of uncertainty. I was supposed to start a Geoscience degree this fall, but all my applications were for schools in California, where my ex got a big job. Now, that plan’s out the window. Lately, I keep thinking maybe this is a sign. I’ve always wanted to launch my own candle business—got the name, logo, and even a niche ready. But I also love science and want to finish my degree. To top it off, I just got back from a trip to Australia and the travel bug bit me hard. Now I’m working as a barista, barely scraping by, and wondering: Should I save up and finally go for the candle dream? Or is that just running away from my original goal? Maybe I should just pack a bag and travel for a year, but what if I come back to nothing? If you were in my shoes, what would you do? 🤔🌍🕯️ #CareerCrossroads #DreamChasing #LifeDecisions #JobCareer

Should I Chase My Dreams or Stick to the Plan?
GlitteringGalaxy

Should I Keep Chasing Success or Finally Slow Down? 😅

Ever feel like you’re running a race with no finish line? That’s me, Jamie, sitting here in my late 50s, wondering if it’s time to coast or keep grinding. After years of building my own business in Chicago, I’ve paid off our home (now worth a cool $650k), stacked up a $1 million brokerage account, and tucked away plenty for retirement. Our family lives well on $50k a year—my partner’s income is just a bonus. But here’s the thing: work is starting to drain me. Some mornings, I dream of long walks by the lake and afternoons with a good book. Other days, guilt creeps in—shouldn’t I be hustling harder until I hit 60? The pressure to keep going is real, but so is the urge to finally breathe. Have you ever felt this tug-of-war? What would you do if you were in my shoes? I’d love to hear your advice, because honestly, I’m torn. 🤔 #CareerCrossroads #RetirementDebate #WorkLifeBalance #JobCareer

Should I Keep Chasing Success or Finally Slow Down? 😅