MID-CAREER ADULTS

There doesn’t have to be a mid-life crisis! 

But most people need to look at their careers as they enter middle adulthood----and sometimes make adjustments in their lives.  

Here is an example of a client who came to us with concerns.

Susan is a human resource specialist in her late 30s.   She is in an uncomfortable spot.

"I used to love to come to work, and my performance evaluations showed it.  My job was interesting, and I got a chance to work on some major projects. But things have changed a lot since our department was reorganized. I have the same boss, but I see some of  the new staff getting those chances I had.  It’s not just that they’re younger, they are more competitive, too, and I don’t want to face that every day. I don’t like what is going on, but I don’t know how to change it—or even if I can."

Our Comments:

There are quite a few things going on here. Susan’s heading the wrong way on the company ladder and she knows it. The climate of  her company is changing, getting younger, more competitive. Even if she changes jobs, she will find the same culture wherever she goes.  She is losing her place in the circle, and her worries about being passed over are justified. She’s stressed, too, and needs to take action to solve the problems before they get more serious.  

A Suggestion for You:

If  you  have a mid-career concern, try this.  Think about the following  question. Write down your answer. Be specific, avoid fuzzy ideas---create a word picture of what is in your career future.

  What are my career prospects for the future if I continue
  as I am?

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