04: Aged out: Making a career change at over 50

Errol Griffiths spent decades in ad sales until he was aged out. Unsure of what to pursue next, he explored a few options that didn’t work out. He shares how he figured out his career switch at over age 50, and made his way into financial advising, where his age is now an asset with his clients and he can work as many more years as he wants.

Episode Highlights

• Be honest with yourself
• How to figure out what to pursue next
• Talk to people about what they do
• Rule out what you don’t want to do
• Ask people for what they see in you
• Applying your skill set to a new industry
• Going back to school at over age 50
• How being over 50 can be an asset in a new industry or profession
• The benefits of being a mature professional
• Choosing an industry where you won’t be aged out
• Advice for making a career switch at over age 50

Articles for a career switch over 50:

Flexjobs: 6 Tips for Starting a New Career at 50

AARP: Identifying Shortage Occupations and the Skills 50+ Workers Will Need, 2017-2020

LearnHowToBecome.org: The Complete Guide to Career Change After 50

TheBalanceCareers.com:  Top 10 Best Jobs for Women Over 50

TheMuse.com: 7 Tips to Help You Change Careers at (or After) Age 50


More episodes for making a career change after age 50:
Ep 16: Starting a new career after 50
Ep 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time author
Ep 21: A side hustle results in a career switch
Ep 23: How being bilingual helps your new career
Ep 32: How to make a career change after 50
Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age

Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay

Podcast info:
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