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Tired of constant org changes and lack of stability at work, what else is out there?

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Tired of constant org changes and lack of stability at work, what else is out there?

I really need to pivot to something different, I think. I have a job, survived several rounds of layoffs at work, still there, but had five bosses in 3.5 years. A year ago, I started seriously looking and applying, but I really hit a wall. I had some interviews and even an offer, but for a much lower salary and longer commute. At the same time, the current job situation is really hard. But I don't want to just leave without a job, without a financial cushion to fall back on. I am middle aged, but I still have at least 10 years in front of me. Maybe there is ageism, maybe I am applying for senior management roles that have more competition (currently, I am a senior director at my job). I am thinking I need to do a career change, but I don't even know how to go about it, what is the field I need to explore. I have worked in Finance, but more forecasting and then later in some compliance roles. I am networking and the interviews I am getting are through my network, but I cannot seem to get a truly comparable position. The job market is really weird, in the past I had often recruiters come to me, now there are very few. Probably the traditional job path is not for me anymore.

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  1. Laurie H

    It's tough out there and navigating the job market can feel like a real challenge. One of our fellow FGB contributors recently shared this article that sheds light on the job market from the employer's point of view. It offers some valuable insights that can really change up how we approach our job pitches. Check it out! https://artoffindingwork.substack.com/p/a-candidate-being-overqualified-is Nick Kossovan, artoffindingwork@gmail.com

  2. Anonymous

    First I have to say from experience the job mkt is very difficult and agism is a thing. I wouldn’t quit before you line something else up. I actually pivoted my career from 1 industry to another and still find it hard to get rehired . I don’t even get interviews from my first industry which I have been in for 15+yrs so agism is definitely real. I would just start speaking with other professionals in areas you want to possible get into.m, update your linked in and quietly start getting your resume out there. Good luck!

  3. Anonymous

    Yes, there is ageism, and you also have to compete with internal candidates for management level positions. I have been in the same bind - willing to take a job that's "beneath" me, and not able to get middle management jobs because they turn out to be sham listings rigged for an internal candidate. There has been a trend toward "flattening the organizational chart" - i.e. cutting out middle and lower management positions, so there are fewer positions at your level than there would have been in the past.

    With your experience, you could probably crack the consulting market. Is that something you could see as a viable path?

  4. Anonymous

    You are bringing up a good point about flattering the structure and therefore having less jobs available for middle management and very few at the top. Consulting is also not easy, many companies go through other big consulting firms, not smaller businesses.

  5. Anonymous

    Ditto on all of this!

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