Comments on: How to Know If It’s Time for a Career Pivot in Midlife https://www.dennymedeiros.com/how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife Clarity - Career Direction - New Income Paths Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:45:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Atif Perwiz https://www.dennymedeiros.com/how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife/#comment-878 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:48:00 +0000 https://www.dennymedeiros.com/?p=604#comment-878 Hi Denny,
Your five signs are clear and relatable. The point about outgrowing who you were when you started makes perfect sense. We change, but often our careers don’t change with us.
I particularly liked the distinction between curiosity and being fully prepared. You don’t need everything mapped out to start exploring options. That takes the pressure off making a perfect decision.
Useful read for anyone feeling stuck in midlife.
Cheers,
Atif

]]> By: Marc https://www.dennymedeiros.com/how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife/#comment-877 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:49:46 +0000 https://www.dennymedeiros.com/?p=604#comment-877 Hi Denny,
You have no idea how “à propos” this blog entry is.
I’ve just been offered a decent paying job here in Ottawa; something I didn’t anticipate to be honest and I’m at a crossroads between accepting this one and continuing full-time with my other business ventures.
The money is good but the heart isn’t into it. I’ve sat down and wrote down the pros & cons of taking it, working on my businesses during the evenings and seeing where it will bring me.
Truth of the matter is that I know I don’t have the same energy level as when I was a younger sprout and even though it definitely aligns with what I’m good at (training), I’d like to think that the time I’d be working on my businesses full-time versus this job would bring me to the next level I’m looking to get to: less work hours, more money in my pocket and a smile on my face.
So here’s to still taking the time to reflect on the choices I’m presented with and taking an open and clear decision that best reflects where I want to go and get to!
Cheers!

]]> By: Ernie https://www.dennymedeiros.com/how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife/#comment-876 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:35:33 +0000 https://www.dennymedeiros.com/?p=604#comment-876 Hi Denny – I found myself in this situation just a few years ago. This is such a compassionate and grounding read for anyone in midlife who feels unsure but knows something no longer fits. I really appreciate how you normalize curiosity and discomfort without pushing people to rush into drastic decisions. Your personal honesty adds a lot of trust and reminds readers that clarity often starts with small reflections, not perfect plans. This post gives permission to pause, listen, and choose what truly aligns with who we are now. This is the stuff of greatness!

]]> By: Meredith https://www.dennymedeiros.com/how-to-know-its-time-for-a-career-pivot-in-midlife/#comment-875 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:53:08 +0000 https://www.dennymedeiros.com/?p=604#comment-875 Hey Denny!
This really makes sense. That feeling of “there has to be more” is so subtle but it’s usually the first sign we ignore. I love how you point out that it’s not about quitting tomorrow or having a full plan, it’s about noticing what doesn’t fit anymore, and starting to explore new things and that is enough.

The part about curiosity being a signal really hit me. Sometimes just thinking about new ways to use our skills or try something different is all it takes to start moving toward to the next chapter.

This post makes a midlife pivot feel possible instead of overwhelming. Thanks for sharing.. Now I know there’s hope.

]]>