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In reply to the discussion: wall of midlife crisis. when did you hit it and how did you make it thru. edited... [View all]Trailrider1951
(3,413 posts)In 1984 at the age of 33, I quit my first Houston job as a corporate drone and moved to Montana to go to graduate school. I thought that would give me more of a future.
In 1996 at the age of 45, I quit my latest Houston job as a corporate drone and moved to New Hampshire to spend some time with my son. After a year, I went back to Houston and got a better job. I also took up mountain bike racing.
In 2005 at the age of 54, I quit that Houston job and moved to Austin, taking a month off to drive to Seattle and back to visit my son and his family. Found another job in Austin and bought my lovely home about 40 miles out of town.
Now it's 2013. On Thanksgiving Day I will turn 62. The following Monday I will sign up for Social Security, and on January 2, 2014, I will quit this FINAL corporate drone job and begin ANOTHER career, as an artist. This time, I will spend my time painting and reading and learning all about art. I have taken up painting in acrylics, and time is short!
I say, NEVER miss an opportunity to grow in another direction!
Oh, and here is my studio with my latest work-in-progress:
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"What a long, strange trip it's been!"
Love ya, Seabeyond!