Would you like to change career but you’re worried that by the time you’ve finished a course of study you’ll be getting on a bit?
Or are you worried about starting at the bottom again?
It’s never too late to make a change, especially when it comes to your career. However, it’s understandable to feel that way, especially if you’ve been in your current job or industry for a long time. You might feel like you’ve invested too much time, effort, and money into your current career path, and changing directions now would be too risky or unrealistic.
But here’s the thing: it’s never too late to pursue your passion or find a career that aligns with your values and goals.
Working well into our sixties, seventies and, perhaps even, eighties is also becoming a very real prospect for a lot of us. Wouldn’t you like to be doing something you enjoy during that time?
Career change is not so uncommon
First of all, it’s important to recognise that career change is becoming increasingly common in today’s job market. People are changing jobs and industries more frequently than ever before, and many are doing so later in their careers. In fact, according to a recent study by LinkedIn, the average person changes jobs 12 times over the course of their career. Surely those changes don’t all happen in a person’s 20s and 30s?
Reskilling is easier than ever
You’re never too old to learn new skills or acquire new knowledge. With the advancements in technology and online learning platforms, it’s easier than ever to gain new skills and knowledge at your own pace and on your own time. Whether it’s taking a course, attending a workshop or seminar, or even just reading books and articles, there are plenty of resources available to help you make a successful career change.
It’s likely that even if you stay within your current career, you will need to undertake further training, since technology is having an impact on everyone’s work. Again, wouldn’t you rather be taking courses or reading books about something you enjoy?
Start with the end in mind
Whether you’re changing career in your 30s or your 50s it’s always important to consider your motivations for wanting to change. Do you want to pursue a career that aligns more closely with your passions and values? Or are you looking for a new challenge or a more flexible work schedule?
Understanding your motivations will help you stay focused and committed to making a career change. You will need this during tough times.
Finally, remember that making a career change is a process, and it may take time and effort to achieve your goals. But by taking small steps every day towards your new career, you’ll be able to build momentum and achieve success. It’s important to stay focused, positive, and persistent, and to keep your end goal in mind.
In conclusion, it’s never too late to change your career path. With the right mindset, resources, and support, you can make a successful transition to a new career that aligns with your passions and goals. Don’t let fear or doubt hold you back from pursuing your dreams – act today and start building the career of your dreams. The time is going to pass anyway.
If you’d like some ideas for getting started on your career change, download my FREE toolkit Six Simple Steps to get Started on your Career change.
Denny