These five steps will help you determine whether a late-life career change is right for you.
Making a career change at any age is a scary prospect. But making that change later in life—after you’ve developed skills, gained industry knowledge and forged a career path—is scarier than trying out something new in your twenties.
But just because something scares you doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Employees in the later stage of their career have likely developed passions and better understand the type of work that will make them happy.
You just need to be smart about your decision.
These five steps will help you determine whether a late-life career change is right for you.
1. Outline your regrets.
If you’re on the fence about whether to make a career change, make a list of the regrets you will have if you don’t pursue your passion. If the list is long—and well-reasoned—you should seriously consider making a switch.