Working Lunch recently reported how people made a fresh start, from changing career to working from home.

By and large, though, it's easy to say you're unhappy with what you're doing, but very hard to think of something else you'd enjoy and make a living from.

Career counseling

If you need help and advice on changing your career, a good starting point is Learning Direct.

They offer information on education and training opportunities, careers advice and information on funding. They can also put you in touch with private careers counsellors who offer aptitude tests.
Call 0800 100 900

Setting up shop

If you are interested in setting up your own business, call one of the following Business Support Hotlines for further information.

England:
Business Link Signpost Line
0345 56 77 65

Wales:
Business Connect Wales
0345 969 798

Northern Ireland:
LEDU
01232 491 031

Scotland:
Scottish Business Shops
0800 78 78 78

Homework

If you are interested in working from home, the Telecottage Association offer a free information pack.
0800 616 008

Grey, not old

Age Resource, part of Age Concern, produces an information pack for over 50s including a list of useful publications and details of organisations or employment agencies who welcome older applicants.

Call the Age Concern Information Line 0800 00 99 66 specifying that you want information on Age Resource.

Back to the roots

We featured a couple who bought a small holding.

If you are interested following in their footsteps call NFU Countryside, part of the National Farmers Union which represents small farmers.
Call them on 0990 329 295.