Coping with the vast changes that come with an unstable economy and the life changes you experience as you get closer to retirement age can be confusing. Has your plant gone overseas? Have you become unable to do manual work? Are you simply tired of the job you've held for years and looking for a change?
The Adult Life Cycle Just like children, as we grow in our adult years, we find ourselves with changing needs. By age 50, we are usually seeking to develop personally rather than our previous goals which probably included supporting a family and saving for college funds. The career change at 50 isn't an uncommon one. You may think that people get set in their ways as they age, but really, at 50, when the nest is empty, you may find yourself looking for an entirely new beginning.
Successful career planning after 50 must consider all the financial aspects of the new career. Will you replace all of your old income? If not, when can you expect to reach the former levels of income? What do you need to do to adjust your budget to reflect the newer lower income levels? Are you prepared to take the necessary steps to make it happen?
Dissatisfaction with a job or career can arrive in many forms. A bad boss, a business with a caustic work environment, a business with a bleak future, a bad overall area economy all are reasons for dissatisfaction. Perhaps the reason is that you are just ready for a career change.
Just be clear on your reasons for a career change. The last thing you want is a mid-life career change with a good boss, in a great company with a rising future and you are still dissatisfied. Not a good position to be in. Don't be in a hurry. A career change after 50 is a big step, full of financial and career pitfalls.
Don't expect all you job frustrations will magically disappear. In your self-analysis if you find you need to change your attitude on job related issues-correcting them may take some time. Build them into your career plan after 50, gage your progress and work toward your overall career goals.
Also, be sure to diversify your career. It's okay to start several blogs on different topics, as long as you can keep up with the work!
The Adult Life Cycle Just like children, as we grow in our adult years, we find ourselves with changing needs. By age 50, we are usually seeking to develop personally rather than our previous goals which probably included supporting a family and saving for college funds. The career change at 50 isn't an uncommon one. You may think that people get set in their ways as they age, but really, at 50, when the nest is empty, you may find yourself looking for an entirely new beginning.
Successful career planning after 50 must consider all the financial aspects of the new career. Will you replace all of your old income? If not, when can you expect to reach the former levels of income? What do you need to do to adjust your budget to reflect the newer lower income levels? Are you prepared to take the necessary steps to make it happen?
Dissatisfaction with a job or career can arrive in many forms. A bad boss, a business with a caustic work environment, a business with a bleak future, a bad overall area economy all are reasons for dissatisfaction. Perhaps the reason is that you are just ready for a career change.
Just be clear on your reasons for a career change. The last thing you want is a mid-life career change with a good boss, in a great company with a rising future and you are still dissatisfied. Not a good position to be in. Don't be in a hurry. A career change after 50 is a big step, full of financial and career pitfalls.
Don't expect all you job frustrations will magically disappear. In your self-analysis if you find you need to change your attitude on job related issues-correcting them may take some time. Build them into your career plan after 50, gage your progress and work toward your overall career goals.
Also, be sure to diversify your career. It's okay to start several blogs on different topics, as long as you can keep up with the work!
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