Changing Careers After Thirty: Fears and a Plan

The thought of changing careers doesn't come at twenty — it usually comes closer to thirty, when you already have experience, obligations, and a clear understanding that you no longer want things to stay the way they are. And with it comes fear: it's too late, I won't manage, I'll lose everything I've built. Let's take this fear apart — it's made of different pieces, and there's something you can do about each one.

What You're Really Afraid Of

When someone says "I'm afraid to change careers," there are usually four different fears behind it, and they shouldn't be confused with each other.