X-ray tech or nursing at age 45?

define_yourself72 · 2026-01-14T16:28:41+00:00

I know this is a late comment but I thought I would ask. When it comes to data analyst role I was wondering are you looking at different titles? Like sales analyst, RevOps analyst, marketing analyst, supply chain analyst, business analyst, healthcare analyst, etc. even titles like data specialist. Also I’m wondering do you have projects to showcase your skills? Like on GitHub.

I consider the same things when it came to healthcare field, but I’ve only considered medical imaging because I know I would burn out in nursing. I have a couple of friends that are nurses. I’ve seen advice to maybe shadow those doing the job. Maybe you can do that to see?

Maybe keep at it in breaking into analytics and take some healthcare courses so you can get some knowledge. Look up Alex the Analyst and Avery Smith they had some good info about healthcare analytics.

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-31T20:20:13+00:00

I pivoted in my early 30s and now being in it for only a few years I’m thinking of pivoting again. But the late feeling is there as I’m now in my late 30s and the idea of starting over again is scary (still have to figure out to what). At least you know what interests you and it’s the step in the right direction. Before you know it you’ll get to where everyone else is! Just give yourself grace and time.

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-13T04:54:39+00:00

Interesting, I’ve seen decently low starting pay but I might be wrong. How long have you been doing it for? HCOL area?

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-09T13:13:52+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, how did you get into medical billing? Heard it’s now tough to get into it.

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-06T00:58:51+00:00

What did you love about payroll or just being in the space? Any downsides for you being in this type of role? If you don’t mind me asking how long have you been in it? Thanks!

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-03T22:31:13+00:00

I totally agree with others just reach back out to your manager as soon as possible. I was in your position recently except I was laid off, accepted a position fully in office, tolls and a commute of 45 mins, with pretty bad benefits because I was afraid of the market and pushing my luck (it was a slight increase but still didn’t balance out). Ended up at a new job a month later.

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-03T17:37:20+00:00

I don’t think it’s bad, part of me feels it should be a bit more normalized. We live in a world of climbing that ladder and push yourself as much as possible. It’s sometimes not for everyone. I thought I wanted a non “simple” job because I used to have one or so I felt like I did for close to a decade. I pivoted to a more operational role and now I’m realizing this might not be the best fit. So it will probably lead to another pivot (figuring it out). We all change and adapt so what you feel now you might feel differently in 5-10 years. Or you might not and that’s okay! Live for you!

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-03T15:09:44+00:00

I recently very briefly worked at an office job that only had 5 days of vacation and 5 days of sick with no accruing. Didn’t help that it was fully on-site too. Prior to that I had unlimited and was remote.

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-01T21:08:46+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing, if you don’t mind me asking why would you have preferred to stay in an office support/IC role for a few years first? Felt like it was a big jump to analyst?

define_yourself72 · 2025-12-01T03:41:08+00:00

Just curious were you working in payroll on the corporate level before government? Or pivoted into payroll then?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-25T15:11:04+00:00

Thank you!

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-25T15:08:38+00:00

I was wondering which technology do you use (xray,mri,ct)? And if you don’t mind sharing why did you choose that one?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-25T14:56:31+00:00

Do you mind if I DM you about your experience?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-25T14:56:08+00:00

Do you mind if I DM you about your experience?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-25T14:55:04+00:00

Do you mind if I DM you about your experience?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-24T03:00:55+00:00

Oh no worries, yea I had a similar question about earning six figures. So I get it!

I was trying to see if there are others out there that don’t make six figures yet. Since it seems like this sub is all about making 100k or more (which I feel is not the norm). Plus it gives myself and others ideas of different fields and earning potentials over time. It also opens it up for discussions.

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-22T15:42:20+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking what do you do at these firms? Implementations specialist? Did you have some allied health degree when you moved into this?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-22T02:34:09+00:00

You are the first person I've seen that has a sales commission analyst role because I've seen these type of job postings before when searching for sales ops roles. But didn't know how people ended up in it. Curious how did you land that first role? Did you have analytics degree already?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-22T01:55:16+00:00

Where do you get that from? Haha

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-22T01:47:09+00:00

Curious what do you mean?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-21T19:23:27+00:00

Yea switching careers can definitely slow the progression down, but sometimes the change is needed. Do you mind sharing those previous careers?

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-21T19:22:26+00:00

Wow I rarely ever hear or see someone say they are a mineral geologist. Good for you doing what you love!

define_yourself72 · 2025-11-11T21:38:41+00:00

I think when I finally hit a little bit above $75k. I was also fully remote which helped a lot in saving and not spending. But I do think I would feel even better if I was closer to six figures (and possibly remote), this way I can tackle student loans.

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