{"id":17309,"date":"2020-01-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=17309"},"modified":"2025-03-04T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:48:39","slug":"life-begins-50-rise-second-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/life-begins-50-rise-second-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Life begins at 50: The rise of the second career"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There’s a common misconception that you should start thinking about retirement after 50. However, for many people quite the opposite is true. With more baby boomers making career changes after 50, we look at what’s driving the rise of the second career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It’s never too late for change<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Baby boomers are no strangers to change. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the average baby boomer held 11.7 jobs from 18 to 48. And there’s still time to switch careers later in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A study by the American Institute for Economic Research<\/a> found that 82% of those surveyed reported making a successful transition to a new career after 45.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kathy Elliot from South Australia, has worked as a travel agent, a small business consultant, a marketing manager and in horticulture production and export. At 60, she started a mobile bar business with her husband Ross. At 66, she started a second business building custom caravans for mobile businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kathy says she \u201cwanted to start a business that [expressed] myself and my creativity and love of serving others,\u201d and the best thing about the change was that she \u201ccould spread my wings and visualise [the] change in a way that worked for my family and me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cAt a time in my life when many of my friends thought I was crazy, I felt excitement that would keep me awake at night,\u201d says Kathy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

She believes people are starting second careers after 50 because they “are likely to have gained vast experience throughout their working careers. They have dedicated their work-life to serving the dreams of others and see the time for change.”

“They see an opportunity to realise their own dreams and a means of keeping their minds healthy, creating new partnerships and social interactions. For some, it is the fear of being bored. People feel a sense of purpose when they start a new career that is on their terms.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A sense of purpose in a second career<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"man<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Retirement often makes people healthier and happier<\/a>. But there’s also plenty of research<\/a> that shows that people who work and live with a sense of purpose will live longer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Older workers are happier in their new careers too, with 59% of survey respondents<\/a> agreeing they could \u201cfinally carry out my passion in my new career\u201d and 72% saying that \u201cemotionally, I feel like a new person since switching careers\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With 19% of UK adults<\/a> unhappy in their job, while the 53% of US adults <\/a>unhappy at work, it’s no wonder that more people over 50 are choosing to follow their passion with a second career.

Rebecca Reiber from Ant\u00f3n, Panam\u00e1, founded an EcoVillage at 53 and says, \u201cChasing money doesn’t work for me. Living my life purpose has made all the difference in the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rebecca previously worked in export sales and as a consultant in strategic planning and sustainable community development and says she now has peace of mind knowing she’s living her purpose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

She believes more people are starting new careers after 50 \u201cbecause they are fed up with the current consumer-capitalist model of running on a hamster wheel.\u201d By 50, many people have \u201caccumulated enough wisdom and financial stability to walk away from the 9-5 and do what really motivates them,\u201d says Rebecca.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Meg Roberts from Queensland, Australia, also followed her passion when she quit her office administration career and bought a machine embroidery business at 51. She says, \u201cI had always wanted a sewing business and this opportunity came up. I thought if I didn’t have a go then I would find out I have left it too late and regret that I didn’t give it a go.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Meg believes more people are starting second careers after 50 because \u201cThere are so many more options available now. People don’t feel tied to the one career like they once did. And we need to work longer so we may as well be doing something we like.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lifestyle change<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Lynda and Warren Stevenson from Invercargill, New Zealand, started a Retro Kombi Hire business after 50 because they were \u201cLooking for a way to have more freedom in our lives combined with possible travel, yet also have an income heading towards retirement.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lynda worked as a typographer before starting the business and says she’s already enjoying a better work-life balance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cI think this generation realises that modern life means we are living longer, and the potential to still be of value to the community or world at an older age is exciting! The scope of work has changed dramatically to when we all began our careers – new possibilities open up all the time,\u201d says Lynda.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lotta Lassesson was 39 when she left her HR career in Sweden and moved to Bali to pursue her dream of living abroad and opening a restaurant. She still runs the restaurant and also started her own jewellery business at 52 last year.

Lotta made the change after a period of introspection following her divorce. She says the best thing about making the change was that she \u201cdid something for me, by me\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

She thinks more people are starting a second career after 50 because “We might be done with [things like] traditional careers, marriages, and bringing up kids. We can finally just focus on us [and] our dreams.”

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Longer working lives<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"elderly<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Passion isn’t the only thing driving the rise in second careers after 50. Longer life expectancies, rising retirement ages and smaller pensions are also forcing people to work later in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Research<\/a> shows that more US adults are working than in previous decades, while UK adults aged between 50 and 64 \u201caccounted for more than half<\/a> the annual increase in employment.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gayle Gardner from Queensland, Australia, says she had to end her hospitality career at 52 after 30 years of physical labour took a toll on her body. \u201cMy body told me to stop. I have worked hard for so many years and I simply cannot do it anymore,\u201d says Gayle. She began a new career as a security officer with better working hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

She says more people are starting new careers after 50 because \u201cwe can’t afford to retire. Superannuation [in Australia] became compulsory in 1992 and that’s when a lot of women were at home with little ones. People are starting new careers also because the physical roles are too hard.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Advice on changing careers after 50<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"woman<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Changing careers after 50 comes with challenges like financial insecurity and a lack of confidence. Learning new skills can also become daunting for many people looking to change careers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lynda and Warren recommend doing extensive research so you can feel more comfortable taking the plunge. You can \u201ccombine your day job with extra learning to give you the confidence to try out a new career\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kathy agrees and says, \u201cHave a plan and do lots of research. Be realistic with your goals, believe in yourself and never lose sight of your vision.\u201d She says it’s also helpful to \u201cseek out people who support you and listen to inspirational podcasts.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Others say just ‘go for it’.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lotta believes you should \u201cGo for it 100%, but my advice is to have a mentor or coach that is not your friend or family. It’s the hardest but most rewarding thing I’ve done for myself.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gayle also says you should \u201cGo for it. Embrace change and have no fear. We’ve been around for half a century and know a lot. Think about all that you’ve accomplished in your life and believe in yourself. It’s so exciting and there’s no looking back.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Turning 50 doesn’t have to mean you’re on “the down-slide of your career,” says Kathy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u201cFor us over 50s it’s just the beginning! We have two choices in life – either get busy living or get busy dying. I prefer the former.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Have you started a new career after age 50? Are you thinking about making a change? Share your thoughts and experiences with us by commenting below… <\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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