options for a 50 yr old.

elliesmemory1

It's possible that I will, in the next few years find myself unemployed due to relocation.
Although qualified in my currant area (animal care) I have not got a great deal of experience in other areas.
Any advise for retraining, taking courses or even starting a business of my own in preparation for the possible unemployment.
I'm quite worried about this and even though it's likely to be a least 2 years,away would like to be as prepared as I can but just don't know where to start.

Fireflyaway

Could you do something similar to what you do now assuming its something you still enjoy? How about getting a teaching qualification and teaching animal care? Or could you set up your own business in an animal related area?

I would find something enjoyable to follow if you can and what is there a need for in the area you are moving to? No point training in something if you really can't find a job in it. Do you have good IT skills? Most jobs these days ask for IT and for those of us over 35 we are not always as good as the youngsters ! That can be brushed up if needed.

Forward planning and getting ready for the future is what I am doing now. I work part time and have found it limiting, but once my child is older I plan to work full time in a new career. I am getting ready for it now but getting some new qualifications.

Good luck!

elliesmemory1

Thank you, I'm thinking of taking some IT courses. Not sure that I'm qualified to teach but will look In to it.
Love what I do but not sure how much call for it there will be.

Timalay

Any colleges/universities near you? You could perhaps become a technician in an animal care course (my dad who was self employed plumber, ended up getting a plumbing technician job at a local college).
How fit are you health wise?
You could always start up a dog walk business. Given your current work area at the moment, you could always start building clients up now.

elliesmemory1

I'm pretty fit at moment, hope to stay that way. Yes there is a local college. I have thought of dog walking. Not sure it's possible to make a living at it but it is a thought.
Just trying to think ahead really.
Can't really afford to pay loads for courses etc.

ohreally

Hardupandfedup wrote: »

I'm pretty fit at moment

A new career as a pole dancer perhaps.

asajj

Hardupandfedup wrote: »

It's possible that I will, in the next few years find myself unemployed due to relocation.

Relocation of yourself or the company ?

You could mix something like animal care and selling products for animals perhaps.

You could also try to go for the given college advise, Open University might provide some qualifications for a reasonable price. Worth checking.

elliesmemory1

Relocation of the company.
Going to be looking in to some courses.
Just looking for ideas really.

Timalay

Hardupandfedup wrote: »

I'm pretty fit at moment, hope to stay that way. Yes there is a local college. I have thought of dog walking. Not sure it's possible to make a living at it but it is a thought.

You could also incorporate it into a dog sitting service also. As I said you are well placed atm to start building up clients.

elliesmemory1

Thanks, it's a good idea, difficult to start while still working though.

elliesmemory1

ohreally wrote: »

A new career as a pole dancer perhaps.

Yes, bit long in the tooth for that maybe!