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4 days agoThe middle years of my life and career: balancing two experiments at once
Life events like parenthood and career progression often coincide, leading to challenges that require recalibrating priorities and expectations.
That said, with people living longer, and as a result working longer, the timeframe for what can be considered "mid-career" is extending: "The number of employed Americans 65 and older ballooned more than 33% between 2015 and 2024, according to a CNBC analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, the labor force for all workers 16 or older has increased less than 9% during the same time period" (Harring, 2025).