By middle age many people have reached a successful career plateau. And by midlife, some professionals’ careers are still ascendant, providing plenty of security, positive affirmation, and comfort. So why should you consider midlife career changes? Why switch horses mid race? (Insert your favorite euphemism.)
Midlife Career Changes
“Career anxiety is our latent talent howling through our minds, desperate not to go to the grave unspent.”
These beautiful words are from The Book of Life, an online collection of thoughts about what constitutes emotional intelligence. But they also carry a bit of truth, which sometimes hurts, sometimes scares. It can even get scarier when, at midlife, you find yourself thinking about leaving your 20-year-old job or building a business from scratch. To effect this kind of change is not an easy decision to make. However, it does not mean it cannot be done. (Source: Entrepreneur.com)
Midlife Career Changes
If/when you’re bold enough (and ambitious enough) to take the leap, the rewards can be exponential. Check out these successful encore career examples that prove middle age may be the perfect time to make a professional change.