Changing Career at 33

[Renard]

I doubt you have the GPA for it. In Ontario the cutoff is at about 3.8 with a high store on the LSAT. You don't stumble upon a 3.8 GPA by random chance, it requires high studying hours and persistence during your university years - something most students don't do. The LSAT itself requires a lot of work and commitment to score highly on; getting a high score doesn't just happen either. We're not getting into the law school itself, which you have to pass successfully without burning out and quitting.

Apparently Canada has too many lawyers for the number of job positions available, so it's not paid as highly as one would imagine it is considering the requirements. If you want cash, your best bet would be CS. You wouldn't even need formal education, just a lot of hours deliberating honing your skills to pass certifications. A lot of people can't push themselves to practise that hard outside of a formal training program though.

 

[Garnet_StrongerThanYou]

I doubt you have the GPA for it. In Ontario the cutoff is at about 3.8 with a high store on the LSAT. You don't stumble upon a 3.8 GPA by random chance, it requires high studying hours and persistence during your university years - something most students don't do. The LSAT itself requires a lot of work and commitment to score highly on; getting a high score doesn't just happen either. We're not getting into the law school itself, which you have to pass successfully without burning out and quitting.

Apparently Canada has too many lawyers for the number of job positions available, so it's not paid as highly as one would imagine it is considering the requirements. If you want cash, your best bet would be CS. You wouldn't even need formal education, just a lot of hours deliberating honing your skills to pass certifications. A lot of people can't push themselves to practise that hard outside of a formal training program though.

Whats CS?

anywAy I’m going to try

 

[SammyPops]

Do you research on law school. Something like 30% of grads never practise law. Its hard and long hours and be be very boring.

Like seriously, talk to a lawyer who scrapes out a good living ding house closings or estates.

 

[method115]

Every time I work with lawyers all I can think is who the hell wants to do this job? Seems like the most boring job in the world. Oh your about to sit down and ready over this massive 20 page contract? Have fun with that.

 

[Milgrim]

I have changed careers twice. Once in my early 30's and again in my late 40's. Follow your heart. It's worth it.

 

[tuckermaclain]

I went medical school at 34. Before that, I had just escaped a mass layoff in my previous career. I love this career so much more and the pay is way better. Never looked back.

 

[Osculater]

Like this guy?

Exactly

 

[Oblivian]

What type of law do you want to get into? If you are familiar with the mortgage industry, you can probably transition into a different career within the banking industry such as compliance.

 

[Long Dark Blues]

Erotic fiction, TS.

Do it!

 

[zapataxiv]

I'm changing career at 31
it feels good man
especially getting into something that interests you vs a job that has become boring or shit

for me I love my current job but the administration of it, the compensation and the business of it sucks the soul out of it for me.

taking steps and learning new shit is we some and feels great especially if you have been languishing in an unsatisfying job/work environment

 

[Randlewand]

Early 30's is plenty of time to change careers, but make sure you do your homework and confirm that law is really something you want to pursue.

 

[Woldog]

I just turned 33 last week.

I’ve been selling mortgages for the past 10 years or so. And made a good living for me and my kid. We have everything we need. My kid is 12 now and becoming much more independent.

I’m thinking now is the time to do whatever I want with my life.

I finished Undergrad and always wanted to go to Law School.

Also I wrote a novel that I want to try to get published. It’s finishing editing next week.

I have all the energy and motivation in the world, and I’m in great shape.

Anyone else change careers in their mid 30’s?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're Australian aren't you?
Even if you're not, life is what you make of it, change careers, do whatever the hell you want I'm 30 years old and change my mind every week about what I want to do with my life.

 

[BenderIsGreat]

Whats CS?

anywAy I’m going to try

Computer science?

 

[SuwoopBangin]

Barely a quarter of the way into your life. Never too late.

 

[Eliogabalus]

I just turned 33 last week.

I’ve been selling mortgages for the past 10 years or so. And made a good living for me and my kid. We have everything we need. My kid is 12 now and becoming much more independent.

I’m thinking now is the time to do whatever I want with my life.

I finished Undergrad and always wanted to go to Law School.

Also I wrote a novel that I want to try to get published. It’s finishing editing next week.

I have all the energy and motivation in the world, and I’m in great shape.

Anyone else change careers in their mid 30’s?

I dont know where you live, but for me 33 is still pretty young.

 

[Eliogabalus]

Barely a quarter of the way into your life. Never too late.

which Means you expecting the OP to reach 132, good luck

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

I just turned 33 last week.

I’ve been selling mortgages for the past 10 years or so. And made a good living for me and my kid. We have everything we need. My kid is 12 now and becoming much more independent.

I’m thinking now is the time to do whatever I want with my life.

I finished Undergrad and always wanted to go to Law School.

Also I wrote a novel that I want to try to get published. It’s finishing editing next week.

I have all the energy and motivation in the world, and I’m in great shape.

Anyone else change careers in their mid 30’s?

Yes, at 30. And then again when i hit 41

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

33 is way too old to change careers.

No its not lol. Ive known people who have successfully changed careers into their 50s.

Some people are not 1 trick ponies

 

[MoparOrNoCar]

Aren't you making bank with the cost of housing these days? Seems like a good gig.

 

[TheNinja]

Never to late to change careers. I think many of us would love to change careers if we didn't have too much financial responsibilities in life.

We basically tend to up our living standards as we make more and more money and then we need to retain this jobs (even if we don't like them) in order to sustain those living standards.

I enjoy my career but if I didn't have kids I would start a new career just because I want to. I don't necessarily want to go through my whole life doing 1 career path. I'd rather try other things. But.....gotta pay those bills and starting over at junior level ______ isn't going to cut it.