Mid-career Crisis: Is it smart to do the “Big Switch" of career in your 30’s?

So, you are in your middle age right now. You probably know yourself even better and established your own identity, you are probably living your dream and have this awesome chosen career. But what happens if you are feeling lost or stuck in your career? In this case, you are in your mid-career crisis. Just like in mid-life crisis, mid-career crisis is define by a sensation of feeling stuck specifically in your career. These are the people who are looking for a professional development or career growth or maybe their purpose in a deeper level.

I, myself is a self confessed in a mid-career crisis. Yes, I have my career as an Assistant Sales Administration Manager in a huge company in the Philippines. But there’s inside of me that I felt stuck and still searching for that certain fulfillment or perhaps my purpose as far as my career is concern. I'm sure that you will agree with me that the option of quitting my 9-5 job is not wise decision to make (right now) in this pandemic situation all over the country.

How to cope up with mid-career crisis & considering Freelancing.

Way before this pandemic affected the country, I always wanted to be a freelancer. Maybe the word freedom is mainly the reason. The freedom from 9-5 routine, the freedom from the everyday commuting stress, the freedom to go to places without asking permission to take vacation leave from your boss, the value of time spent with your loved ones. But the problem is I don’t know where and how to start. Then, I saw The Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy.

The start of Freelancing journey.

The Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy is an online academy that offers different courses. It helps you build your online career jobs. I decided to pursue my freelancing career and took up the Freelancing Course. The course overview the basic skills and task of a freelancer . It is a self-paced courses, has video lessons and each lesson you need to submit portfolios. Each lesson you will gain knowledge and definitely you will learn different technical skills. Plus, the coaches will guide you throughout the lessons with 4 scheduled live coaching sessions. Their guidance will continue until you had your first client. They are offering 18 different courses. Read more about The Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy here.

The Big Switch

So for everyone out there who is like me who is in mid-career crisis and wants to build their online career jobs, this also applies for the moms out there who wants to rebuild their career (its not too late); I strongly recommend to take the leap of faith. Explore and consider other options without ditching your 9-5 job YET. When you feel that you found the right career for you and you are ready, then do the big switch if that makes you feel happy, fulfilled, and that's when your purpose will sets in. Let The Filipino Virtual Assistance Academy help you find the right online job career for you.