I built a 40-year empire, then my industry died. Here’s how I’m starting over at 60
What happens when you are 50, 60, or 70 years old and the career you spent a lifetime building suddenly disappears?
TL;DR
- Careers developed over a lifetime can be abruptly lost.
- Reasons for career loss include downsizing, technological obsolescence, and AI.
- Pandemics can also cause significant disruption to businesses and careers.
- The author shares a personal experience of their business being impacted by a pandemic.
- The article addresses the challenges faced by individuals in their 50s, 60s, and 70s when their careers disappear.