#LifeChangeAfter35 #SuccessStories #MotivationMonday
Hey there! 👋 Turning 35 can feel like a turning point for many people. If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your future, you’re definitely not alone. But don’t worry, there’s always a way to turn things around and create a brighter future for yourself.
I’m currently 34, living at my dad’s, and working on getting my finances in order. While I’m making progress, I’m also curious about the stories of those who have found success later in life. So, I’d love to hear from you:
🌟 How did you change your life for the better after turning 35?
🌟 What steps did you take to overcome challenges and achieve your goals?
Here are a few possible solutions that might inspire you:
– Consider going back to school to further your education and expand your career opportunities 📚
– Start a side hustle or passion project to generate additional income 💼
– Seek out mentorship or guidance from someone who has already achieved the success you aspire to reach 🤝
Share your story and let’s inspire each other to reach new heights! 🌟 #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth
Start by living alone
I would because it’s what I’m about to do at age 33, is go into paid cdl classes and truck freight for a living.
Paid 2 weeks classes
Paid 3 weeks with a trainer across the country
Then you go solo in your own truck.
Good money and everyone is hiring.
Benefits, don’t need to pay for apartment no more because one can just live in the truck or rent a motel/hotel for the night and save cash up for a few years.
Take advantage of that Pell grant $$ and start taking classes at a community college.
I would like to know the answer too!!
Im in my late 30s.
Stuck in a call centre job for over 3 years.
The company constantly denied my annual leave request all the time.
I needed a break beacause I am mentally exhausted dealing with ansry self entitled customers and coworkers.
Just recently, I applied for a one week leave, and told them I want to go travelling for a week. They denied it. Now I am out of pocket $700!!
Their reason, short coverage. This is B* … the place is becoming quiet and they always asked people if they want to finish their shift early because they hired a lot of people and training the new.
One side of me is thinking that they are “testng” my patience to see if I resign. They wanted me to resign!
If I resign, I have nothing!
My biggest regret in life is not saving up my money. 3 years and no savings!
I got carried away with my hobbies. During my “glory days” when I get paycheck, I would buy expensive indoor plants, collect action figures and eat out.
Now I am looking at all my possesions in my bedroom feeling disappointed and stupid.
I should have set clear goals at the beginning!
If my income was $ 50K a year, in 3 years that would be $150k !!!
minus tax deduction and living expenses, I could have at least saved up around $50k over 3 years time.
But No savings and living paycheck to paycheck and still have outstanding $6k credit card and $30 k student loan!
If I could go back in time again, I would live life more simply. I could find contentment in simple things like the warmth of sunshine waking each day, and watching the beautiful canvas of blue fluffy sky during the day and stars at night.
Peace of mind is most important.
Not getting into debt etc.
In the past it took me over a year to find this job, sinch nobody wants to hire me and the most I ever get is a causal job with restricted hours.
I should be thankful that I have a call centre job that pays me – but the longer you work there, it can mess up your mind, thinking that people are against you, which ai am currently experiencing now.
Asking myself a similar question, but for me it’s starting with six weeks of medical leave so I can recover from severe burnout (and surgery). I plan to take three long walks a day, meditate, and explore career paths. Hoping I get some insight during this time. Any chance you can take a little break to ask yourself big life questions?
You need a practical solution my friend. Trade work would be a great place to start. You can get certifications/licenses that are relatively cheap and quick to get compared to a college degree. Look into welding, electrician, plumber… trades like this.
I’m 27 and I feel like this. I’m joining the Coast guard. Because of this I might as well star somewhere so I rather give my time to my country.
Also, you can still join if you’re 41 by the way in the US
Gor divorced, moved to a new country, got married again, had a child. Happiest I ever been.
While none reached the level of outright addiction, I had some unhealthy habits in my 30s that were costing a lot of money. My life and pocketbook improved significantly when I got honest with myself about where I was wasting the money, why I was doing it and how I could stop.
Go to community college or trade school.
I tired but life kicked me in the teeth out those teeth and took 7 years to recover… life is life it doesn’t care if your succeed.
Wake up early and sleep early. Stay away from the screen and find purpose in life.
I started when I was younger. You can still be successful if you take action.
Eat healthy, exercise, drop any negative friends you have.
Start a retirement fund and max out your contributions.
THEN ENJOY LIFE!!
Therapy. Literally nothing else will make you happy until you face your own emotional issues and deal with them. Doesn’t even have to be a therapist per se, but something that works on how your specific emotions work and why (i.e. story based talking about childhood stuff vs behavioral therapy.). If your not happy where your at in life then there’s a reason for it (other than the obvious job sucks or whatever). You feel stuck, like there is no way out of the rut you’re in? Like you don’t see a way out? Well a lot of that feeling comes from unresolved issues emotionally (that everyone has).
You need to go back to school to study something useful like accounting or computer science.
Burned out and desperate for a change, I joined a code camp at 35, which helped get my foot in the door for an entry-level tech support job shortly thereafter (even though I technically never finished). I’m now five years into my career, have received multiple promotions, am making the highest salary I’ve ever earned, and I work remotely. It’s pretty great. I hope you find your path too, OP!
Started to take building a bulletproof future more seriously.
I mean, I was still a raging drunk that was su1c1dal (not kidding, it was bad), but I channeled all my ‘last-ditch’ efforts into doing things that could build up my life.
* Researched buying a house. Found out you don’t need a fuckload down. Kept bugging different lenders until I found one that’d approve me for enough to buy with 0% down (took 8 tries). Bought a house.
* Split up with former wife, spiraled, realized ‘Hey I need to go do things solo and stop pretending I need others to validate the things I want to do’. Learned to have fun by myself. Sounds corny, I know, but no one can take that from you.
* Saved the bulk of my money since I wasn’t doing much (outside of drinking) and built a significant life savings.
* Rented rooms in my house since my ex split. At one point I was paying ~$300/mo for my mortgage. Paid off my truck in full and paid down student loans massively. All while still building my savings.
* Researched my job’s tuition reimbursement program and realized that with what they offered I could get an online degree fully covered. Finished my B.S. Said F it why not and went ahead and finished my MBA too. Did it all on the clock since I worked late shift and did fuckall past 5pm anyway.
* Realized company would full pay for an industry certification I had been considering. Realized they also offered a $3,000 bonus if you finish it. Finished it.
* Collected my bonus and dipped TF out because that was one of the most toxic jobs I’d ever had.
– Did the research and realized that with my new degrees and experience, I should be making 30-40% more. Picked a company, applied, interviewed and gave myself a 40% raise.
* Met my now wife. She has been a god-send. Pulled me out of depression and gave me hope that there was more in this world for me. We’ve since had three children that I love more than anything in this world. I could never imagine NOT being here for them.
* Quit drinking. ~3 years sober now.
* Sold my old house at a good profit and paid off the rest of my student loans in full. Bought a better house for us in a much better neighborhood with enough room for the kids to have their own rooms and play outside safely.
And that’s where I am today.
Happy to be here. Thankful to be here.
Hope you find your path OP. Take charge. Bulletproof your life every way you can, even if you feel it isn’t worth it now. Achievements will snowball and it gets easier to accomplish what you want once the momentum is going.
You’re gunna make it.
Quit my 16 year old slaving job that I thought I loved as I Had power and money. I make good money now and starting to live adult life for the first time.
It can be done. It’s hard work. 35 F here, working just past entry jobs in IT as I switched careers at 28. I’ve had to bust my ass, and I’ve had help. Keep digging deep and keep striving. You too will make it.
Pathetic life
Got a degree 2 years ago. Learned coding on my own. After 35 I’ve been continuously employed (cross fingers) in higher skilled jobs, though they’re just contract work.
Well what no one ever tells you is you can pretty well do anything with a normal IQ and alot of hardwork. An ability to learn new things and a curious mind will take you a long way. A competitive streak would help also.
Alot of us grow up and see a successful business man or real estate agent or doctor and think that guy must be a genius. Nope , just put in the time and work hard. Most of them are not smarter then the average person.
In ten years you could be anything you want.
When I grew up my parents told me not to start a business and either work at a church or a factory.
After 17 years as a business owner I’m an overnight success LOL.
One night I was watching TV late at night and Tony Robbins came on and said I could do anything I wanted to , and that life would give me anything if I paid the price of hard work and time.
I was dumb enough to believe him and the rest is history.
got sober
Walk 20K steps a day
Getting sober!
I stopped caring too much about fucking up at work. Less stress and I was more present and engaged in the work. Not giving a shit is empowering.