LIFE058 What’s Next, Gen X? How to Make a Late-Career Change (772 words)

In this article we explore five practical ways to make a late-career change, without derailing your financial future.

So, you’ve done everything the “grown-ups” said you should—chose a respectable career, put in the hard yards, climbed the ladder. Now, a couple of decades on, you’re supposed to be basking at the peak of success—fulfilled, stimulated, content.

If that’s genuinely you, feel free to click away. This article is not for you.

But if the daily grind is starting to feel a lot like Groundhog Day—if boredom, burnout, or a hunger for purpose keeps nudging you—stick around. You’re not alone. A recent SEEK survey found 57 % of Gen X workers would choose a different career if they had their time again.