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Is it harder to switch jobs an an older women?

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ForThisPost1 · 17/09/2023 08:41

In my early 40s and working in tech. I do really like my profession and plan to keep working (silly me?..). Since the start of my career, I normally switch jobs every 2.5 - 4 years. Sometimes due to redundancy, lately due to higher pay and better title. I also get bored when stayed in one place for too long, this is just a personal preference I suppose. However, I am wondering if my switching model is sustainable as I am getting older. I want to prepare for it i.e acquire extra skills now, before it is too late.

Any advice/share of experience is welcome. Thank you so much.

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BrightLightTonight · 17/09/2023 10:39

I’m early 60’s and work in IT as a contractor, so regularly changing jobs. Age is not even mentioned

ForThisPost1 · 17/09/2023 10:59

@BrightLightTonight Amazing! Do you mind to share what made you employable? Tech skills that are in demand? Product launch experience? Business knowledge and connections accumulated over the years? Thank you so much.

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Andylippy1 · 17/09/2023 11:45

I have changed jobs in my organisation after the age of 50. I'm 53 now and in my 3rd job since 50, same organisation. I have gone for promotion each time and will do so hopefully again in a couple of years. My daughter was born when I was 40 so I was part time until she was 10 years old. I wanted to work part time. I still moved around a few times with jobs in my 40's, I found I had multi skills in social care that were needed in different services for a similar employer. I kept my pension as I could move it between this type of employer.

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