Career Change at 50

What is your current job role?

1. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current career?* This field is required.

Very satisfied - I feel fulfilled, energised, and excited to go to work every day.

My job is okay, but I feel like something is missing.

My job is neither particularly satisfying nor unsatisfying.

Somewhat dissatisfied - my job has some issues that I find frustrating or demotivating.

I hate my job and dread going to work every day.

2. How important is financial stability to you?* This field is required.

Financial stability is a top priority for me, and I need to ensure that any new career will provide for me and my family.

Financial stability is important to me, but I'm willing to take some risks to pursue a more fulfilling career.

Financial stability is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

While I don't want to be broke, financial stability is not a top priority for me.

Not at all important - Money doesn't matter to me, and I'm willing to take a pay cut to pursue a career that's more meaningful.

3. How willing are you to invest time and money into retraining for a new career?* This field is required.

Very willing - I'm excited about the prospect of learning new skills and am willing to invest time and money to make a successful career change.

Somewhat willing - I'm willing to invest some time and money into retraining, but I'm concerned about the cost and time commitment.

I'm not particularly willing or unwilling to invest time and money into retraining for a new career.

I'm concerned about the cost and time commitment of retraining and would prefer to avoid it if possible.

I don't have the time, money, or energy to invest in retraining for a new career.

4. How important is it to you to have a stable and secure job?* This field is required.

Job security is a top priority for me, and I need to feel like my job is stableand secure in order to feel comfortable and secure in my personal life.

It's important to me to have some level of job security.

Continuing to grow and develop is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

I'm okay with taking some risks and potentially sacrificing job security in pursuit of a more fulfilling career.

I don't care about job security.

5. How much support do you have from friends and family in pursuing a new career?* This field is required.

A lot of support - My friends and family are excited about the prospect of me pursuing a new career and are willing to support me in any way they can.

Some support - My friends and family are generally supportive of me, but they have some reservations or concerns about a career change.

My friends and family have no strong feelings either way about me pursuing a new career.

My friends and family are not particularly supportive of me pursuing a new career and may discourage me from doing so.

My friends and family are actively opposed to me pursuing a new career and are not willing to support me in any way.

6. How confident are you in your ability to adapt to a new career?* This field is required.

Very confident - I'm excited about the challenge of adapting to a new career and feel confident that I can succeed.

Somewhat confident - I'm a little nervous about the prospect of adapting to a new career, but I believe I have the skills and abilities to succeed with some effort and support.

I'm not particularly confident or lacking in confidence about my ability to adapt to a new career.

I have some doubts about my ability to adapt to a new career, and I'm concerned about the learning curve and the challenges I might face.

Not at all confident - I don't believe I have the skills, abilities, or temperament to succeed in a new career, and I'm afraid of failure.

7. How important is it to you to have a sense of purpose or make a difference in your work?* This field is required.

Very important - Having a sense of purpose or making a difference in the world is a top priority for me, and I need to feel like my work is meaningful and has an impact.

While it's not the most important thing, it's still important to me to have a sense of purpose or make a difference in my work.

Having a sense ofpurpose or making a difference is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

While it's nice to feel like my work is making a difference, it's not a top priority for me.

I don't care about having a sense of purpose or making a difference in my work.

8. How important is it to you to use all of your talents and skills in your work?* This field is required.

It's very important to me to use all of my talents and skills in my work, and I feel like I'm not living up to my potential if I'm not.

While it's not the most important thing, it's still important to me to use my talents and skills in my work.

Using my talents and skills in my work is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

While I have talents and skills, I'm okay with not using them all in my work.

I don't care about using my talents and skills in my work.

9. How important is it to you to have a work-life balance?* This field is required.

Very important, work-life balance is a top priority for me, and I need to ensure that any new career will allow me to have a fulfilling personal life as well.

While it's not the most important thing, it's still important to me to have a work-life balance.

I'm Neutral, work-life balance is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

I'm okay with sacrificing some work-life balance if it means pursuing a more fulfilling career.

I don't care about work-life balance.

10. How much do you want to continue growing and developing in your career?* This field is required.

Continuing to grow and develop is a top priority for me, and I need to ensure that any new career will allow me to do that.

While it's not the most important thing, it's still important to me to continue growing and developing in my career.

Continuing to grow and develop is neither particularly important nor unimportant to me.

I'm okay with staying where I am in terms of personal and professional growth.

I don't care about growing and developing in my career.

11. How important is it to you to work in a specific industry or field?* This field is required.

Very important - I have a specific industry or field that I am passionate about, and it's important to me to work in that industry or field.

While it's not the most important thing, it's still important to me to work in an industry or field that I am interested in.

I'm okay with working in any industry or field, as long as the work is fulfilling and aligns with my values.

I don't really mind what industry or field I work in.

12. Are you experiencing symptoms of burnout in your current job? (well done for making it this far, this is the last question!* This field is required.

Yes, I feel emotionally drained, exhausted, and overwhelmed most of the time. I struggle to find joy or enthusiasm in my work.

Somewhat, I occasionally feel burnt out, experiencing periods of fatigue, lack of motivation, and decreased productivity.

I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing can be classified as burnout. I may have moments of feeling stressed or overwhelmed, but it's not consistent.

Not really, I might feel stressed at times, but it doesn't significantly impact my well-being or ability to perform my job effectively.

No, I don't feel any signs of burnout in my current job. I generally feel energised and motivated in my work.

13. How interested are you in exploring new career options?* This field is required.

Very interested - I'm excited about the possibility of finding a new career that's a better fit for me

Somewhat interested - I'm open to exploring new options, but I'm not sure where to start.

I'm not particularly interested in exploring new career options at this time.

I'm happy with my current career and have no desire to change.

Not at all interested - I don't think a career change is feasible or desirable form at this point in my life.

14. Thinking back over your answers, what is your gut feeling regarding whether or not it's time for a career change?* This field is required.

I strongly feel the need to change my career path and I have a clear idea of what I want to do. I'm ready to take action and pursue a more fulfilling path.

I recognise the need for a career change, but I feel unsure about where to start. I would benefit from guidance and support to navigate this transition successfully.

I lack the clarity and confidence to make a firm decision about a career change. I could use some assistance in gaining clarity and building confidence to make an informed choice.

While I should stay in the same career, I desire guidance on how to make it more fulfilling and enjoyable. I'm open to exploring strategies to enhance my current career path.

I am confident that I am in the right place and I feel content to continue on my current career path.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how committed are you to change your career, where 1 is not committed at all, and 10 is fully committed?Please type in the number that best reflects your commitment level

Why didn't you pick a lower number?

Imagine you had changed, how would your life be different, say in 6 months from now?

What do you need RIGHT NOW to get you started - Please feel free to choose more than one

Clarity

Direction

More Confidence

Support and Guidance

Tools and Techniques

A Sounding Board

Motivation

Accountability

Other

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Could Career Coaching Help You Unlock Your Potential?I’m Fiona Spence, a transformational career coach and performance specialist. Your quiz results may have highlighted challenges like self-doubt, second-guessing, or feeling stuck. A FREE Clarity Call is a chance to talk through what’s going on, gain perspective, and explore how coaching could help you unlock your potential and perform at your best in your career and life.

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