Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some advice for reader Ben, who’s worried that he may have missed the boat when it comes to starting afresh View 3 Images Reader Ben is sick and tired of his job (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Question:

Dear James, ‌

I feel stuck in a rut in my job - but am I too old to embark on a new career ? ‌

I've been working in local media for most of my professional life, but feel I'd like to try something new. However, I'm 39. ‌

I'm not even sure what it is I'd like to do, never mind embark on a career switch at my age. Am I living in cloud cuckoo land to think about starting afresh?

Ben, Maidenhead

Answer:

I have to admit, Ben, you did make me chuckle saying “at my age”. You’re only 39! I routinely assist people in their 40s a

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