How To Switch Careers In Midlife

Maybe you’re feeling stuck and believe you can’t advance any further in your current profession, or no longer enjoy what you do and have discovered a new passion…

Julia Child wrote her first cookbook at 50, after working for the American secret intelligence, including the CIA, while Vera Wang worked as a journalist before becoming a renowned bridal gown designer at 40. Many people only find their true calling later in life.

It may seem impossible to study or change careers while you have school fees, bonds and loans to pay off – but if you know you have the aptitude for something else and your heart’s set on doing it, making a shift could be highly lucrative.

‘It’s possible for older women to change careers even if they’re raising kids and juggling a full-time job. Many women have managed to do this and are living more fulfilled lives. Besides, making a career change in your 40s means you’ve had more time to figure out your goals and acquire skills and experience,’ says Zia Attlee, head of research at Knowledge Resources.

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