Mid-career crises

A mid-career crisis can happen to anyone. It causes pain to the individual suffering from it and it also leads to productivity losses for employers.

A group of economists researchers found that mid-career crises are widespread and are not related just to the misfortune of a few individuals. They also found job satisfaction increases again and regularly reaches even higher levels than earlier in the career.

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Dealing with a mid-career malaise

At the individual level

Recognize that mid-career dissatisfaction is a normal and temporary stage.
There is hope at the end of the tunnel.
It is OK to feel regret from unmet aspirations.

At the company level

HR could create mid-caree...

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Life aspirations

Young people are overly optimistic and expect significant increases in life satisfaction.
As we age, we become disillusioned as our aspirations evaporate.
When we bottom out, we come to terms with our circumstances and accept life.
People over 50 tend to underestim...

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Mid-career crises do not discriminate

The age-related curve in job satisfaction has been found in more than 50 countries. It affects senior-level executives as well as blue-collar workers, stay-at-home parents, childless couples and single people.

Generally, life satisfaction is high when people are young, it starts to decline...

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