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The best second careers for the over-50s: It's not too late to change your life with these lucrative jobs that require m...

By your 50s you're likely to have had the same career for years or even decades. But if you're sick of it, you don't need to coast along miserably until retirement.

'It's such a slap in the face': Job seekers in their 50s share the unique challenges they face

Job seekers in their 50s share how ageism, AI, and ghosting have shaped their job searches and career pivots in today's market.

Losing your job after age 50 could derail your career

Losing a job after 50 can derail a career for years. Older workers describe prolonged job searches, age discrimination concerns, and financial strain.

I'm applying to entry-level jobs at 56 and can't even get an interview. My confidence has taken a hit — so I'm pivoting.

Jennifer Mannix, 56, changed careers after 30 years. Getting an entry-level interview has been challenging, and she thinks her age plays a role.

Midlife Career Change: When Your Career No Longer Feels Right

ou worked hard to get here. You built your career, gained experience, earned respect, navigated changes, raised families, met deadlines, solved problems, and probably handled more...

16 Best Work at Home Careers for People Over 50

Are you ready for a career change? Have you decided to re-enter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom? Maybe you want to add more money to your retirement savings account. K...

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9 Stealthy Ways to Prepare for a Career Change After 50 (Without Tipping Off Your Boss)

Lay the groundwork for your next move while keeping your current income intact.

After being rejected from 500 jobs, I've finally found a great role at 60. This is how I did it - as well as the experts...

Losing her job was a blow for 60-year-old Caroline Madden two years ago but she felt confident in picking up another role within weeks.

I changed careers at 55 to become a flight attendant. I didn't expect my age to be such an advantage.

Craig Celek became a flight attendant in his mid-50s. He said being a Gen-Xer made him the perfect airline employee because of his life experience.

Think You’re Too Old To Start Over? These 15 Second-Act Careers Say Otherwise

You’re staring down a layoff notice, or you already got one, and every job posting in your old field wants someone twenty years younger who’ll take half the salary. Meanwhile your...

The Remix Economy: Career Reinvention Is the Most Valuable Business Skill

For decades, career success in our economy followed a familiar script: earn a degree, build experience, climb the corporate ladder, and retire after a steady progression of promoti...

Career Prep When No One Knows What’s Next

How women over 40 can use personal branding to reclaim their careers

For decades, Cindy Gallop worked in the advertising industry, building brands. But at 45, she stepped away from her career and built her own. Now, at 66, she’s known as the founder...

18 side hustles that bring in real money after 50

You’re 57. The severance ran out months ago, LinkedIn has gone quiet, and the last recruiter who called wanted someone with “energy” for two-thirds of your old salary. Getting rehi...

Many young working parents may struggle to find high-quality jobs

These parents are at an age when career development and economic mobility can have a critical impact on their future prospects, per a study.

Identity After Retirement: Meeting Your Best Self

Retirement is bittersweet for anyone who enjoyed a long, productive career within an industry of choice. Fortunately, leaving a career does not require shedding identity.

Two New Books And The Rise Of The Q3 Career

People want to work after 50, but do employers want them? Two new books explore the gap between individuals who want to work longer and employers who won't let them.

Why real estate can be a good choice for career changers

Older professionals often bring experience that translates directly to a career as an agent, giving them a head start as they learn industry-specific skills.

Navigating Career Entry: Financial Planning Strategies for the Next-Gen Workforce

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec 11 Sep 2026|Recruitment & HR NewsNavigating Career Entry: Financial Planning Strategies for the Next-Gen WorkforceLearning to manage your mone...

Grandmother’s Return to Education at 56 Opens Door to Lifelong Career Dream

An award-winning learner who returned to education in her 50s says the experience transformed her life and opened the door to a career she had dreamed of since childhood. Christina...

Where dedication pays: Jobs with the biggest earning upside

shurkin_son // Shutterstock Some occupations offer substantial earning potential for workers who perform at an exceptional level and prioritize career advancement. In these fields,...

This Gen Xer spent 28 years in a cubicle and never made more than $70,000. At 59, she made $500,000 in the creator econo...

Some creators are finding their age can be an advantage as brands try to reach older consumers.

Rural Career Opportunities Exist. Advisers in Missouri are Proving It to Their Students

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice-monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mai...