Recent suggestions would have us believe that over 30 percent of British men and women are at best bored with their job, and for some even the idea of going to their workplace everyday sickens them.
Don't Know Where To Start?That's a lot of people who are doing the wrong job - no wonder so many think about retraining to get themselves qualified for a new career.
Yet there are a confusing number of options to go for, and a bewildering number of exams to quality in, so it's sometimes challenging working out where to begin!
And we're very good at creating obstacles in our heads - Will we be able to cope? What if we don't actually like doing that job either? Is there any call for the skills we're thinking of developing?
We need to stop thinking like a victim and make a move. Because let's get real - we've got at least a decade or probably more in some job. Why shouldn't we take a chance and go for a new profession? One that will bring a much needed optimism into our daily lives?
Can you imagine building a career where the work is a pleasure to do, it suits your personality and ethics, and you are respected as a valuable member of the team. And the icing on the cake - getting paid to do a job you love! This can be your life in the future if you seize the moment and start retraining now.
Is there a job or profession that you've spent a lot of time thinking about, but never seemed to find the right time to get involved in it?
Well maybe now you are ready to cast aside those obstacles and move on with your life. OK, so you'll have to study in the evening when you've been working all day - but hard work won't harm you.
Just remember it's all temporary and you'll be absolutely fine. Folks who are excited about their work are often better adjusted, happier and much more young at heart than the people who never take their chance in life.
We're not saying it's easy to jump ship mid-career. On the other hand, it's not that tough either if you approach it with the right mental attitude and application. To start your research, we've brought together various career alternatives. You'll come across all sorts of different jobs and training routes - including some you might not have thought about.
It's a good idea to save this site in your 'favourites' file - a tip to do this quickly is type Ctrl D. When you're not going to be disturbed, focus on each sector that might appeal to you, then refer to the selection of colleges and training organisations to find out what they offer.
Changing careers is very do-able. As an adult you're so much more aware of where you really want to be, so dig in, and enjoy the journey...