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What do you remember about being in your twenties? Chances are you were fresh out of school, struggling to make ends meet and looking desperately towards a time when you wouldn't have to work seventy hour weeks just to prove yourself.

Now that you are in your thirties, five or more years removed from that barely controlled chaos, you may be shocked to find yourself considering a career change!

Many people in their thirties will balk at a career change, as it might remind them too much of the frantic job shuffling and multitude of job changes that they went through. But the truth is, there is a chance that in midst of changing careers, you might have ended up in a job you don't really like and really don't intend to stay with.

Many people are surprised when they find themselves considering a midlife career change, but truthfully, this is not so odd. Think about the person you were in your twenties.

After gaining a decade's worth of knowledge and experience, you'll find that you are in a significantly better place to think about what you want out of life and to really think about what you can do in order to get it. Chances are, especially if you are in a job you don't really feel passionate about, you'll find that a new career plan will emerge with some thought.

Of course, as with many things, there is a right and a wrong way to go about a midlife career change. Remember to look at the intangible benefits your job brings you and to figure out how you can deal without those. Will the health insurance be a problem for you? Will you miss having an office environment? How does your family feel about your chasing you changing careers?

You'll find that all of these things need to be addressed, and the more thought you put into it, the better you will be prepared. Keep in mind that keeping the goodwill of the company that you are presently employed with is also integral to launching yourself into a career change.

When you are considering making a career change in your 30's, you'll find that you have several advantages. You are in a more stable place in your life general, and you have amassed a fair amount of experience when it comes to the working world. You'll have plenty to offer in terms of experience, and you'll find that if you have had a certain amount of job stability that this is quite attractive to new employers.

If you are in a situation where you feel dull and dreary about every day in front of you, take some time to really evaluate what you are freeing. How many of your complaints and issues have to do with your job? What can you do to fix this? Think about what a career change can do for you, and get yourself started!

Paul Sarwanawadya offers career change advice to help career changers pursue their ideal careers. He runs an informational website that provides tips on making a midlife career change. Get more career change tips and advice at http://www.career-tests-guide.com/.

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