At 35, I Needed a Change—How a CDL License Took Me on a New Path

1. The Struggle for Change

Deciding to switch careers at 35 was no small decision. I had responsibilities and a life that I had built, and leaving behind the security of my current job felt risky. Questions like, "Am I too old to start over?" and "What if I fail?" constantly swirled in my mind. The idea of taking a leap into something completely different seemed intimidating, but staying in a job that drained me felt even worse.

I explored many options—going back to school, starting a side business, or trying for a promotion in my current field. But none of them felt right. What I wanted was something with a balance of stability and excitement, a career that would allow me to grow while offering a fresh start. That's when the idea of getting a CDL started to make sense.