Guess What? You Could Have Five Careers in Your Lifetime

It's a journey

If you’ve felt terrified about picking one career path to stick with for the rest of your lifetime, don’t sweat it. 

It is super common for people to have multiple careers during their life. 

On average, people change jobs every 2.8 years! 

According to this research, people change careers at least once in their lifetime, with the average person going through 3-7 careers before they retire.

Why do people change careers? 

People change their career for all sorts of reasons. These could be personal reasons, or for work-related reasons. 

Possible reasons could include; 

Not enjoying current career,  

Pursue a better opportunity 

Better work-life balance  

Toxic work environment 

Life changes (e.g. moving, family, marriage) 

 

Navigating your career journey 

So, how can you prepare for your possible multi-career future? 

Explore different fields that may spark your interest. Even if it’s little, you may find something that you really enjoy. 

Be flexible. Open yourself to new experiences and embrace change. You never know what opportunities are waiting for you. 

Follow your passions. Do something that you are truly interested in. This will make working a lot more enjoyable. 

Expand your skillset. Build your skills through university, online courses or certifications which could help you thrive in any industry. 

Sometimes change is what you need for you to discover what you truly love. 

Take every opportunity and experience — go out there and make the most of it!