I left my white-collar media career at 55 for a $25-an-hour job working on boats. I'm happier than I was at my desk.
Marc Pascarelli left a 30-year media career to attend trade school at 55. He now works on boats in Miami and enjoys being away from a desk.
Marc Pascarelli has transitioned from a successful white-collar career in media to working as a marine mechanic in Miami. After spending three decades in the industry, Pascarelli enrolled in trade school at the age of 55, alongside mostly younger students. He now works on marine equipment and enjoys being outdoors, rather than behind a screen.
The transition was prompted by the decline of creative work in the media industry and the challenges of remote work. Financially, Pascarelli has taken a hit, but his new job pays about $25 an hour, comparable to his previous freelance editing income. Pascarelli completed a Marine Service Technologies program at McFatter Technical College, where he faced age-related challenges but eventually found success working at a marina.
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