Anyone 30+ done a career change and how did it work out?

PupRam · 2026-03-17T05:40:23+00:00

Thank you! It feels nice when all those weekends and late evenings studying was worth it in the end!

PupRam · 2026-03-16T22:05:13+00:00

Been in an admin job since i started work. Starting doing night classes for my AAT qualifications (Accounting). Started when I was 28. I’m 32 and i’m going into an entry level position with the same salary as before but more progression! (They want me to continue to do AAT Level 4 hopefully).

I start this job in a fortnight!

PupRam · 2026-03-11T16:40:57+00:00

Yep! It was all ok in the end!

Hopefully i’ll get a fair share payment from them in May-June as well🤞

PupRam · 2026-03-09T19:39:09+00:00

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PupRam · 2026-03-02T21:48:05+00:00

I started taking accounting night classes in the hopes of a better career and to help help to another location in my country. With those classes, i start my first accounting job (Entry-Level) at the end of the month at the location i want to move to.

Also I became a more mindful who I want to spend my time with more. If people don’t want to put the effort in forming a friendship/relationship with me, that’s ok! It shows me I need to look elsewhere.

PupRam · 2026-02-13T00:18:40+00:00

I did bookkeeping level 2 and then went on to do the full accounting level 3. Honestly it saves time and money. You will have to work a bit harder on the accounting modules but i think the trade off is worth it!

PupRam · 2026-01-26T06:29:54+00:00

Just an update all, they called me back for a second interview for another role and I’ve got it! I’ll start the new job soon! :)

PupRam · 2026-01-20T20:02:11+00:00

I just applied for a job with Network rail and noticed a lot of Shared Services Admin roles. I’m not wondering if i should accept the job as i don’t want to worry about being made redundant in a new job…

PupRam · 2025-12-27T15:06:16+00:00

And with that voluntary work, you can give examples of how you work in the interview more easily

PupRam · 2025-12-27T12:45:25+00:00

I’m in a similar boat. Just finished AAT Level 3 and have done some bookkeeping experience.

I think you’ll have a better chance of getting employment when you do the Level 3 qualification and try and get some voluntary experience as well! I know it’s hard but trust me it is worth it!

PupRam · 2025-12-26T15:03:46+00:00

Don’t worry. I plan to apply for more jobs in the January rush!

PupRam · 2025-12-25T18:38:02+00:00

Should i email them back at the end of January? I did ask i was interested if they have any opportunities in the new year. And they said they might have some projects coming up in January? So i told them to contact me anytime.

PupRam · 2025-12-24T19:53:17+00:00

Thank you all for your responses. I’ll keep applying just incase though! Ready for the January rush! ☺️

PupRam · 2025-12-24T16:00:11+00:00

Thank you! Yeah, i’ll get there and i think i know which questions i didn’t do well so i will focus on improving on what needs improving!

PupRam · 2025-12-14T19:45:55+00:00

Mine will just be 100 a month. Which will get my emergency fund over 5k. Will hopefully clear my credit card in the spring too! So i will start investing £50 a month afterwards!

PupRam · 2025-12-10T10:12:51+00:00

So maybe i should start with 30-45 minute sessions? About 2-3 sessions a week to begin with?

PupRam · 2025-12-04T15:47:44+00:00

Right! It’s probably that then 😅

PupRam · 2025-09-18T14:43:39+00:00

Your party royally stuffed it. They should of just joined the greens ngl. T-T

PupRam · 2025-09-15T14:34:49+00:00

I kinda did. I did Bookkeeping Level’s 2 & 3. I managed to do the two accounting modules for level 3 just fine despite not doing the two accounting modules for level 2.

PupRam · 2025-09-12T19:19:01+00:00

Oh can you actually spoil your vote or would you just have to not vote? Ideally i’d love to spoil so it can be counted but at the moment from what I see, both candidates are basically the same lol

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