Midlife Career Crisis
midlife crisis – n. A period of psychological doubt and anxiety that some people experience in middle age. (The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Although now thought to be much less prevalent, many people do have a midlife crisis. This is when a person takes stock of their life and what matters most, often resulting in sudden lifestyle changes. Age can be a factor (hence the name) but also other factors such as a person’s economic situation can cause feelings of anxiety or stress. When severe, these feelings could be termed a “midlife crisis”.
Another large factor can be a person’s job. Suddenly losing a job during middle-age can be traumatic and leave a person feeling lost.
With the recent recession (is it over yet?) more and more people are being forced to change careers. But changing careers during midlife can often be a blessing in disguise. In her article “Preparing for a New Career in Your 50s and Beyond” Joanne Waldman explores the journeys of two men who started new careers late in life and embraced the changes they experienced.
If you are going through a time of career transition, whether forced or voluntary, it can help to talk with someone privately about it. Our online mentors are available to talk with you. If you’d like to speak with someone confidentially via email please contact us and you will be matched with a mentor who is familiar with your concerns.
Have you started a new career recently? Decided to go back to school? How is it going? Let us know in the comments!
Tags: aging, careers, darren hewer, Men, midlife crisis, Women, work, workplace
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I have returned to school at 47 years old and I am pursuing a teaching credential and Masters in Education. It was a few years back that my boys encouraged me to be a teacher. I thank Jesus each day as I am on this journey. I look forward to being in the classroom someday w/ my future students.