Comments on: What career path is best for a person in their early forties? http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/ Career and Job Advice Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: kikidismom http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1294 kikidismom Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:13:21 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1294 how about becoming a paralegal? It takes a couple of years but the opportunities for a good paralegal are excellent. They earn anywhere from $35K - $80K and that's not bad for a two year degree w/ some elbow grease and a good work ethic and it's a growing field as those of us in the legal profession have to cut expenses in the office to survive. how about becoming a paralegal? It takes a couple of years but the opportunities for a good paralegal are excellent. They earn anywhere from $35K - $80K and that’s not bad for a two year degree w/ some elbow grease and a good work ethic and it’s a growing field as those of us in the legal profession have to cut expenses in the office to survive.

]]> By: mj69catz http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 mj69catz Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:12:37 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1293 You don't say what field you have been in, and what your current level of education is. If you have a bachelors, and want to go to law school, you can do that in about three years -- but plan on being a solo practitioner or starting your own firm as many firms don't hire older associates. If you don't already have a bachelors, I agree with the posters about a paralegal. Most of them can do nearly as much as an attorney in some firms. Good luck in your career change. I have been thinking of doing the same myself. You don’t say what field you have been in, and what your current level of education is.

If you have a bachelors, and want to go to law school, you can do that in about three years — but plan on being a solo practitioner or starting your own firm as many firms don’t hire older associates.

If you don’t already have a bachelors, I agree with the posters about a paralegal. Most of them can do nearly as much as an attorney in some firms.

Good luck in your career change. I have been thinking of doing the same myself.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1292 Teresa Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:31:21 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1292 If you're interested in the legal field, a paralegal is a great option. Or if you are good at typing, check into something along the lines of court recording. Either one should have a reasonable amount of schooling (a few classes to a couple of years, depending) and have good opportunities. If you’re interested in the legal field, a paralegal is a great option. Or if you are good at typing, check into something along the lines of court recording. Either one should have a reasonable amount of schooling (a few classes to a couple of years, depending) and have good opportunities.

]]> By: Zed http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1291 Zed Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:04:34 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1291 I would suggest since your entering the workforce a bit late , id have to say you should study to become a paralegal. I would suggest since your entering the workforce a bit late , id have to say you should study to become a paralegal.

]]> By: anhavana http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1290 anhavana Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:11:37 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1290 property or health insurance property or health insurance

]]> By: tx1942txx http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1289 tx1942txx Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:32:08 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1289 go to law school go to law school

]]> By: Tinderno http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/comment-page-1/#comment-1288 Tinderno Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:27:12 +0000 http://www.resumebutler.com/blog/what-career-path-is-best-for-a-person-in-their-early-forties/#comment-1288 The time travel field, back to you r teens where you made all your bad decisions that you are paying for now. The time travel field, back to you r teens where you made all your bad decisions that you are paying for now.

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