Comments on: Midlife Career Change Myth #5: I’ve Invested Too Much to Change Careers

By: 131 Star Bloggers and Their Best Posts | Catherine Lawson

131 Star Bloggers and Their Best Posts | Catherine Lawson — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:35:39 +0000

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By: Coryan

Coryan — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:53:36 +0000

Ray, I’m really glad you found this article helpful. I have been dealing with exactly the same issue…having been in my industry for more than 20 years.

By: Ray

Ray — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:42:04 +0000

Ron, I just came upon this post, after having recently discussed with my wife a new career. What;s interesting is that what you just described as a myth seemed all to real for me having “invested” 13 years in the right of way industry.

I want to move into small business web development, and was a bit hesitant because I thought I was throwing away all that I had invested.

After reading your article I realized I will still take away experience that I will use in my new venture.

Thanks for the article.

By: Coryan

Coryan — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:29:24 +0000

You make a good point, Ron. Having that much time invested doesn’t mean we can’t make a career change, but employer’s may look at us differently. I believe a wise employer would value the experience, but probably question your reasons for making the change. Other employers may just assume that there is no good reason for leaving a career after 20 years and pass you over for the job.

Of course, what we haven’t really discussed here is the option of taking that 20+ years experience and turning it into a business. Then the job search thing is out of the way and you are in control.

By: Ron@TheWisdomJournal

Ron@TheWisdomJournal — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:21:17 +0000

I’m not looking backward, but I find that many potential employers do. When they hear that I have 20 years experience in a certain industry, they automatically assume that’s all I know, even though I have a recent MBA and have been in upper management for quite some time.

It’s discouraging sometimes.