I’m in my 30s; is it too late to change career?

There’s this unspoken rule that by the time you hit your 30s, you should have it all together with a lifelong job, partner, 2.4 children, advancing in your current career.?

The generalised handbook for adulting in the “right” way tells us to stay where we are, peddle forward and level up in no other lane than the one we’re currently in.?

And while some 30-somethings do enjoy this.?

For many 30-somethings, this is not entirely fulfilling.?

And so it is absolutely normal and ok not to dwell in a career that doesn’t satisfy you just because you’re over 30.?

Of course, being a rebel or disappointing your peers and parents feels scary.?

Hearing well-meaning naysayers' thoughts on “quitting” can feel like a blow, too.?

And even the idea of changing your job title or career that you’ve upheld for many years can feel like you’re no longer telling people where you stand, where you fit, or what to expect from you.?

Maybe being stuck thinking:?

• What if I have to take a pay cut
• It’s too hard to transition into something new
• I don’t have the experience to do what I REALLY want to do
• No one will hire me to do what it is I want to do

is stopping you from making that change.?

But changing careers in your 30s is not only possible but will enhance your experience, keep you open to newer financial possibilities, get you to dig further into your values and live a life created by you, not for you.?

The change is the title, not who you are.?

And just like your circumstances change, so can how you live your life.?

So, today, there is no real reason for you, other than self-doubt, of course, to stay in a career that isn’t fulfilling you.?

The important thing to do is to evaluate and consider where your limiting beliefs about changing your career stem from.?

And a good place to start is by asking yourself:?

• What will make me feel more fulfilled??
• What am I willing to sacrifice to feel more satisfied??
• What struggles + challenges will I encounter while becoming more fulfilled??

Answering these questions is the foundation for manoeuvring with less doubt and worry about changing careers.?

Now don’t worry, I’ve got you.?

You don’t have to go it alone.?

You can start your deep dive in a free 45-minute discovery call with me.

You can book HERE

In this 45-minute discovery call, you’ll get:??

?? A clearer idea of what you want

? A dive into what might be holding you back

?? A step closer to a solid plan for your career life goals

? An idea of how I can personally support you.?

If you want to be in control of your career and life and create opportunities instead of hoping and waiting for them, you need to book that call immediately.?

So now I want to know, is it too late to change your life??

Feel free to drop me a DM, too - I personally answer all career questions that come to my DMs and help as best as possible.?

About the author

Dannique Blake

16 years in HR led me on a path to helping leaders create workplaces where people belong. I'm a workplace culture and employee experience specialist with a goal to help as many undervalued and overlooked high-achievers get the jobs, salaries and lives they deserve.

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