[MidlifeCrisis]

Hi all, great thread.

I would be very grateful for any advice. I'm in my mid 40s and have a successful career as a lawyer in a common law jurisdiction. However, I want a change of scenery and the "cut and thrust" of ship broking appeals to me. I know that I am a lot older than most people entering the industry, but I am willing to start the ICS course to get some technical knowledge. I speak conversational Russian, and I am prepared to work for three months for free to get experience. Am I wasting my time, or do you think I will be given a chance? Does anyone know of people entering the game late in life?
I would really appreciate any input.