Presto Change-O - Switching careers at 50+
It's no easy trick to switch careers at 50-plus, but more and more workers
are taking the leap and starting over at jobs they love.
Try On a New Career
Thinking of pursuing a different career? Why not try before you buy? Vocation
Vacations is a fledgling company that enables curious customers to try out new
jobs. The company sells 1-, 2- and 3-day immersions in more than 110 different
careers.
Staying or Changing Jobs: Which Is Right for You?
Do you sometimes think about changing jobs? Do you wonder if you should stay
put or move on? It is not always easy to figure out when it makes sense to stay
in a job and when it makes sense to go.
AARP presents an inventory of key life and work situations, and possible actions to improve those situations, to help you take stock of both your life and your job and see what's best for you.
Is Self-Employment for You?
AARP's articles and resources can help you explore options, from exploring
self-employment tax and licensing laws to buying a franchise to working as a
freelancer.
Talk to Other AARP Members
Want to share your thoughts, questions or ideas on changing careers or
self-employment with other like-minded folks? Visit our Changing Careers
message board.