Career Transitions & Quitting Advice

Advice for making moves and moving on.

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Know if It’s Time for a Career Change

Find out why many Americans pivot their careers, and if it's time for you to join them.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jul 17, 2020

10 min read

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Career Transitions & Quitting

Ideas for a Career Change at 50: A Step by Step Guide to Making the Switch

A career change at 50 can lead to better pay, flexibility, or more meaningful work. Explore ideas, no-degree jobs, and practical steps to make the switch.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Expert

Updated: May 18, 2026

17 min read

4 signs it’s time to hire a career coach

Career Transitions & Quitting

Strategies to Help You Quit the Job You Hate

Every situation is unique, but you can use these tips as guidelines to help ease your way.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 16, 2021

5 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a Job

These answers will help show hiring managers that you’re no quitter.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 21, 2021

7 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Ideas for a Career Change at 50: A Step by Step Guide to Making the Switch

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 18, 202617 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

What is a Career Break and is it Right for You?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Oct 13, 20229 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Working After Retirement: Everything You Need to Know

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Oct 6, 20228 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Lack of fulfillment, boredom and other signs it’s time to go back to work

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Mar 30, 20264 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

7 Tips for Reentering the Workforce

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Apr 8, 20225 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Sick of working in health care? 12 jobs you could do instead

By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 31, 20228 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Time to Decide: To Move or Not to Move

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 4, 20224 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

As a health care worker, is it possible to switch industries?

By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Feb 10, 20225 min read

Career Transitions & Quitting

Is Wage Stagnation Reason Enough to Leave Your Job?

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Dec 22, 20216 min read

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