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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am curious to hear other folks’ experience resetting their career in their mid-life or just any time. How did you start? what questions did you ask yourself to figure out?

I have  been in project mgmt for a while now, spending time right now to rethink what i want to do next, stay in current career (solid pay but demanding and not motivated  work)  or try something different? kids are going to college in 5 to 7 years, and college tuition for two teens are not too far. don’t think volunteer work is an option at the moment, and work that’s meaningful and interesting with decent pay will be ideal. [/quote]

Having been through this myself, here are the questions I would explore:

Are there other industries you'd be more interested in that you could stay in the same general role (project mgmt) but in a more interesting area?
What interests you personally outside of work, and are there jobs where you could apply your current skills? This was key for my career pivot. 
Do you have any friends whose jobs seem interesting? Talk to them to help you brainstorm. Or even just friends/former colleagues who know you and your skills well - they may have ideas but would never think to bring it up if they don't know you're interested in changing directions.
Browse some job boards to get a sense of what is out there.
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