i need a change of direction in life, im 48 very fit and active
looking for a new lifestyle, im too old or would consider the foriegn
legion, can you recomened something i could do with my life, anything
considered, im a good communicator, good with people and currently a
samaritan, i have just been made redundant, divorced and have no ties,
thank you. paul.

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Request for Question Clarification by keystroke-ga on 05 Aug 2006 10:24 PDT

Please list some things you enjoy doing with yourself, does it have to
be paid or unpaid work?

--Keystroke-ga

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Clarification of Question by paulmyway-ga on 23 Aug 2006 02:22 PDT

Hi im very outgoing adventurous and looking really for something
different, In my personal life, im a current listening samaritan so i
would consider helping possibly in another country ? third world or in
need of help ? Ideally i would like to be getting a wage as it would
help. Anything considered,iv spent around 7 years in the army, im
still very fit, doing about 10 full marathons a year, there must be
something i could do or help or some organization that would have me
as a willing helper ? I have no ties only a current mortgage hence a
wage to keep it going, thanks for your help and look forward to any
ideas or suggestions you may have, thanks,  Paul Hansen

I'm not sure but I think that the French Foreign Legion has been
disbanded (if that's the one that you had in mind).

Having lost all its colonies, France no longer needs a Foreign Legion.

Have you considered becoming a gigolo?

I think that Paul, at 48, is to old for either of your suggestions 
However the French Foreign Legion is still in being
KEMLO

Yes, Kemlo, but it won't enlist 48 year-olds.

Paulmyway,
Do you belong to a Samaritan organization?  Have you considered
working for an organization that does humanitarian work; anything from
the Peace Corps to religious aid groups, maybe those helping overseas
or catastrophe areas?

Take this as kindly meant.

Your non-captitalization of 'i's is a bit odd for a good communicator

The French Foreign Legion and the Samaritans indicate that you are
looking for a structured environment.

Probably your current skills are obsolete (or no longer recognized).

Growing old is not pleasant

I think in your circumstances I would learn to drive a truck, basic
skills are always useful.

If you listed about your history I can Really Guide you What you paid
and unpaid in your life.
I will tell you the Matter How to credited in your Homage.

What about being a Cadet Leader?  They are always looking for adults
to help lead kids in a structured environment.  It's always free, and
you get to travel the world.  No commitment to join the military, just
very structured and lots of opportunities to do different things.

I will be placing my son into the Cadets when he is of age to do so. 
12 or 13 I think is the youngest you can join.  I live in Canada, and
they get paid to go to summer camp.  Sounds good to me anyway.

Light2006
 
I've seen the future and its rubbish

Kemlo

Despite all the advice on the French Foreign Legion, I was thinking
about your question quite a lot. In view of your interets, it might be
worthwhile for you to do some travelling,(this is coming from a second
year uni undergrad, but travelling worked for me in  time of crisis,
:)) The red cross and Oxfam do a lot of work abroad helping people.
There are also companies that do 'sponsored travels' where you take a
placement abroad, say in Australia, and do conservation work, and you
get given a living allowance for food etc. The only websites i know
where this info is given are gap-year sites for students, but maybe
you could take a look, to get some ideas, or maybe to talk to someone
there who could advise you? Working on the Great Barrier Reef and the
Rainforests could be really fulfilling for you!

I think you should work as a coach for a sports team in highschool or
a sales person.

Dear Paul,
I can feel your feeling now. I had met this kind of feeling before. I
wanna to find a new lifestyle. because i was very sad during that
period. I hated myself. i think i will never have the future . Because
i lost my job and my family at the same time. I wanna to die. However,
there a kind of voice who told me that you should stand up. you have a
long road to go, So i attended the colleage exam. Fortunately , i
passed it. meanwhile , i believed in God. Every month i went to church
to pray for everything. I know God listen to me. I become more and
more happiness. Thanks God. Now i have a good job. Paul, don't think
you are too old. you are still young before the person who are 90
years. you will have a long road to go. Do not cry any more. You are
best. Believe yourself.
Warm Regards,

Sophia (from China)

I wanted to say thank you to Sophia from china who posted her comments
on my question, ref my future. Thank you Sophia your wise words have
helped me, you could see i was in pain and struggling, i wish i could
thank you more, may your God go with you, Love Paul.

I would just like to say a very big thank you to someone called Sophia
from china who gave me good advice when i really needed supporting and
needed help, you were great Sophia i only wish i could thank you more,
paul_hansen@btinternet.com         England.  xx