Errol Griffiths spent decades in ad sales until he was aged out. Unsure of what to pursue next, he explored a few options that didn’t work out. He shares how he figured out his career switch at over age 50, and made his way into financial advising, where his age is now an asset with his clients and he can work as many more years as he wants.Episode HighlightsBe honest with yourselfHow to figure out what to pursue nextTalk to people about what they doRule out what you don’t want to doAsk people for what they see in youApplying your skill set to a new industryGoing back to school at over age 50How being over 50 can be an asset in a new industry or professionThe benefits of being a mature professionalChoosing an industry where you won’t be aged outAdvice for making a career switch at over age 50Articles for a career switch over 50:Flexjobs: 6 Tips for Starting a New Career at 50AARP: Identifying Shortage Occupations and the Skills 50+ Workers Will Need, 2017-2020LearnHowToBecome.org: The Complete Guide to Career Change After 50TheBalanceCareers.com: Top 10 Best Jobs for Women Over 50TheMuse.com: 7 Tips to Help You Change Careers at (or After) Age 50 More episodes for making a career change after age 50:Ep 16: Starting a new career after 50Ep 18: The pros and cons of being a full-time authorEp 21: A side hustle results in a career switchEp 23: How being bilingual helps your new careerEp 32: How to make a career change after 50 Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any ageMusic credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info:What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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