Changes in life - new job path necessary. Tell me what to expect & the Pros and Cons of phlebotomy as a late life job path.

Advice needed

I quit my job in 2020 - the sudden death of my father made me the new care taker for my mother with dementia. That lasted 5.5 years and I am now 60 yrs old and finally at a point that I need to figure out what to do regarding income. I traveled a lot in my last job (15yrs) and don’t see myself putting chains on my tires in the winter and dodging deer on the mountain roads. (Colorado)

I have been leaning towards phlebotomy and taking the courses at my local college and passing a background check.

I live in an area of approximately 100k population so I am hopeful for enough work.
Will my age be an issue?
Do you see this path lasting me 10 or more years?

Any information provided is sincerely appreciated.

Posted Jun 11, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC

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