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*Unwillingness to break-free from your comfort zone. (Afterall you have a ‘steady’ job paying you a decent income month after month; why bother with a midlife career change?)
*Don’t have a clue of what to do? (If only you start taking stock of your Assets and Skillset, Passion, Talent and Mission)
* Don’t know how to go about it. (You’ll find answers here at ParallelCareer.com)
*Unsupportive spouse (Have a heart-to-heart talk with your spouse on your cares, concerns and aspirations. Emphasize that your future is his/her future. Your success is his/her success)
*Family commitments that drain every ounce of energy and time you have left to start a parallel career (Re-prioritize your life and discuss with your family on your midlife career change plans)
“It’s never too late to be what you might have been” – George Eliot
More Options Than You Think If you've reached midlife, it's NOT unusual that you would have changed at least two to six jobs. You would have accumulated a wealth of experience, acquired many skills and made quite a lot of contacts. Your age gives you a degree of credibility especially when you speak on a topic you're good at. All these mean that you've more options than you think...if you decide to consider a midlife career change. With Parallel Career Way, this career change is less stressful and less risky because you still have a job. Do not wait until it's too late...until you've lost or quit your job. Decide to start a parallel career.
Infopreneur, Writer, Engineer and Consultant. Former company high-flyer - shares tips, ideas and information on how to start a parallel career at: http://www.parallelcareer.com