by Anne Wilson | Oct 24, 2026 | Career Change
In the UK, retirement is currently 67, moving to 68 from 2044, with people expected to live on average 15+ years post-retirement. However, if you’re over 50 and finding it more challenging to secure work, that leaves a significant gap of 17 years before you can...
by Anne Wilson | Sep 20, 2026 | Career Change
Are you currently standing at a career crossroads? I’ve just finished reading ‘Expiry Date Never: Age is the New Superpower’ by Victoria Tomlinson, with Louise Ballard. While the book speaks directly to readers over 50, several of the author’s messages provide...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 23, 2026 | Career Change
Redundancy, burnout, or a nagging sense of dissatisfaction often prompts people to ask whether a career change could offer greater fulfilment and the opportunity to make a positive difference. Are you one of them? But what does making a difference actually mean to...
by Anne Wilson | Aug 9, 2026 | Career Change
Last year I shared the lessons I’d learnt from my first year in self-employment. See this post for some of the more fundamental information about becoming self-employed. It’s now two years since I left full-time work, so here are some further life lessons I...
by Anne Wilson | Jul 27, 2026 | Career Change
When people think about career change, they often focus on the individual. What skills do I have? What do I want to do next? What course should I take? What job should I apply for? These are important questions. However, they can overlook something equally...
by Anne Wilson | Jul 17, 2026 | Career Change
This post is specifically to support staff in Higher Education who are at risk of redundancy/ have been made redundant, looking to change careers, or at a career crossroads. Whether you’re in academia or professional services, times are tough right now. I hope...
