I’m still technically unemployed.  It’s strange to think I’m 43 years old and can’t really decide what career to pursue.  The old one was getting a bit musty and uninspiring.  I’ve found that after doing the same basic type of work for so many years I’m basically unqualified for most things.  I find myself looking at ALL of the available jobs on craigslist.  I’m on career connection, monster and get daily updates for searches based on my qualifications and search criteria.  I have no real apprehension about changing careers but I wonder what the cost/benefit ratio will be in the end.  At the moment there is some income from clients while I work as a freelancer – if I take a low paying job that’ll limit or eliminate the amount of time for freelance work.

I’m toying with the idea of starting a new blog that will allow me a little creative freedom.  I even have the domain name picked out.  I have serious doubts about monetizing a blog.  There are too many fish in the sea, but perhaps it will give me some insights and ideas about where to take my future.  What exactly do people do at this point?  Go back to school for some new professional career?  What’s the real possibility of breaking into a new career at this age?  I’d imagine the possibilities are quite limited given the lack of experience in other fields.