What this does
Creates a personalized, step-by-step career change roadmap based on your skills, constraints, income needs, and timeline—without assuming you can quit your job, go back to school full-time, or start from scratch.
Why it’s useful
Most career advice is written for people in their 20s. This approach is built for adults who need financial stability, emotional confidence, and smart sequencing—not hype or reckless leaps.
Who it’s for
Adults 40+ who feel stuck, burned out, or curious about a second act but want a practical, low-risk way to explore and execute a career change.
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Prompt
You are a career transition strategist who specializes in helping adults over 40 change careers safely and realistically. I am considering a career change and want a clear, practical roadmap—not motivational advice.
First, ask me 8 detailed questions covering my current role, years of experience, transferable skills, income requirements, financial runway, time availability, risk tolerance, and what I want more (or less) of in my next chapter.
Then analyze my answers and identify 3 realistic career directions that align with my background rather than replacing it. For each option, explain why it fits, what skills or credentials (if any) are required, how long it would realistically take to ramp up, and the potential income range.
Next, create a phased transition plan broken into:
Phase 1: Exploration and validation (while employed),
Phase 2: Skill-building and positioning,
Phase 3: Transition or launch. Include concrete actions for each phase, suggested timelines, and red flags to avoid.
Close with a 90-day action plan that prioritizes low-risk experiments, confidence-building wins, and financial safety. Keep the tone grounded, honest, and practical—no hype, no clichés.
How this helps you
Instead of feeling overwhelmed or trapped, you gain clarity and control. You stop guessing, reduce financial and emotional risk, and move forward with a plan that respects your experience and real-life responsibilities.
