{"id":15464,"date":"2025-12-15T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discover.com\/online-banking\/banking-topics\/?p=15464"},"modified":"2026-02-04T13:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:51:24","slug":"how-to-make-a-career-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discover.com\/online-banking\/banking-topics\/how-to-make-a-career-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the leap: How to make a career switch and land on your feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine this: You\u2019ve gone to college\u2014even grad school\u2014to pursue a career path you always thought you wanted. But after a few years and many tuition dollars spent, it suddenly hits you: If you have to write one more press release, it might push you over the edge. If this is the case, it\u2019s time to consider how to switch careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning careers is not unusual. The only problem is, if you are unsure of how to make a career change and <\/strong>whether it will be a financially sound decision, you might be hesitant to make the leap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo one wants to change careers without knowing the chances of success,\u201d says Mark Anthony Dyson, host of a job-seeker podcast that helps those in career transition. \u201cAdequate preparation can make all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cPreparation in every form\u2014from updating job skills to financial planning and really taking time to think about what you desire in a fulfilling career\u2014will be a huge factor in your <\/span>career-change success.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n