The Mid-Life Career Change Is Daunting But Doable

Worried You’re Not Standing Out Working Remotely? Schedule a Check-In [Fatherly](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/doafMhoef0Y3IrDtZ1-tL06TesE=267) When you hit your late 30s or early 40s, it’s easy to feel like the job you have is something you have to do for the rest of your life. You’ve invested so much into getting to where you are today. Education. Training. Time. Lots of time. Moreover, your family is counting on you to keep earning that steady paycheck. [Quitting your job](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fshould-i-quit-my-job-questions-to-ask%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/RmWDdYfKw984rH_FfwCZTtnHCZY=267), even [if you hate it,](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fi-hate-my-job-how-to-cope%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/f5sZR9blOODHjsOqwQ21oRkNCKs=267) rarely feels like an option. But it is, and it’s one that can lead to more fulfillment and control over your schedule. No, switching jobs mid-career isn’t easy. It requires a lot of planning, resources, and a thick skin. But today’s world does make it more of a doable prospect. Especially if you feel stuck, there are paths to take. WORK %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fchange-career-advice-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/wlGHq7r-SxR_hWvAS8fCUlCs83M=267 [What It’s Like to Make a Mid-Life Career Change, According to 7 Dads](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fchange-career-advice-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/M5SngaZoBS0QRRK-7D0NgIncG0E=267) Changing careers is hard. When you're a parent? It's even harder. But it's certainly not impossible. [Just ask these seven men.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fchange-career-advice-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/k4qjxhBUb4Yrb-S9aMYqT_lN7Qs=267) [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fchange-career-advice-men%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/bVEHritq2QypuK6XoSA_q07hrFw=267) TIPS AND TRICKS Worried You’re Not Standing Out Working Remotely? Schedule a Check-In When you’re in the office, people are effortlessly reminded of your existence and when you’re not, you must try to get noticed. So, make friends with your calendar app. “If people have regular check-ins, that’s how they don’t get ignored,” says Abby Kohut, owner of recruiting firm Staffing Symphony. “If your boss doesn’t schedule them, then I would try to ask your boss to schedule one for you.” The same approach extends to coworkers with whom you’re collaborating. You don’t need to say too much or talk too long during the check-ins (everyone has stuff to do). The real point is to get everybody in the office to know they’re going to see your face at a certain time on a certain day each week. [Here are a few more tips to stand out while working remotely.](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fworking-remotely-advice-ways-to-stand-out%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/Xgd_EAcSFcFgwdYHTu3XRCd78Nc=267) FURTHER READING - [“I Hate My Job”: 7 Ways to Cope with a Job You Can’t Stand](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fi-hate-my-job-how-to-cope%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/Oc-VA96vhVgm7Hc-F_vqU2Ck1Mw=267) - ​​​​​[32 Strategies for Working from Home With Kids](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fwork-from-home-strategies-parents-kids%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/Xsr-hfQGA2JDZoeskQMj55khiBg=267) - [The Myth of “Loving What You Do” Has Ruined Modern Work for Everyone](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fthe-myth-of-loving-what-you-do-has-ruined-modern-work-for-everyone%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/UGzEC3QObFWSQBw1S8p9ev6tcqk=267) SELF %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fyour-work-stress-could-be-affecting-your-kids-health%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/aj2gf42EF_HA5Gy0sXFtcMoRfEo=267 [Work Stress Takes a Toll on You. If You’re Not Careful, It Can Harm Your Kids, Too](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fyour-work-stress-could-be-affecting-your-kids-health%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/FEa8q8I9oHugrBMVAdFFK0umiWs=267) Lack of control at work and the stress that creates could be affecting your children. [Here’s how to take action](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fyour-work-stress-could-be-affecting-your-kids-health%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/RLW5zCSD4fXbcawCrVFPCQuuGVg=267). [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Fyour-work-stress-could-be-affecting-your-kids-health%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/whUTaRWqblvkD9e0pHO4oXDJGwo=267) STYLE %2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fbest-mens-short-sleeved-button-downs%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/1/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/FxS77kCsSDS4kc5CEmnWPLP_PMk=267 [9 Short-Sleeve Button-Downs to Wear Now That Warm Weather Is Finally Here](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fbest-mens-short-sleeved-button-downs%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/2/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/hpxS6mAx8HhTdDrm2ySTeBgSTbc=267) From casual to dress-up, plain to patterned, [here are some of our favorites](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Fgear%2Fbest-mens-short-sleeved-button-downs%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/_m25xzWSZqUWyNUS2BZ22LbazjU=267). 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[But if you're not proactive, you won't reap the benefits](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Funlimited-pto-advice-parents%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/3/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/1S7eglXQ72ilgvdL2OLKWKiCrs0=267). [READ THE STORY](%2F%2Fwww.fatherly.com%2Flove-money%2Funlimited-pto-advice-parents%2F%3Futm_campaign=27305%26utm_medium=fatherlyDaily%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=c37e7b32-5b18-4c2b-a3ac-adb88aa64d4e/4/010001804356298b-99e3df69-ad91-4b78-a440-722950b58683-000000/sKHeSE6GiQj-sAAyQx1IDz5VoDo=267) You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. 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