Describe career change in middle adulthood.

Answers will vary. People change careers for many reasons, such as more money, more job security, greater prestige, and more stimulation. Most people who change their careers do so in young adulthood. People tend to have greater responsibilities in middle adulthood and to have become more "entrenched" in their pursuits. They may also question whether they still have the time and ability to start over. For reasons such as these, most career changes in midlife involve shifts into related fields. When middle-aged people switch jobs voluntarily and obtain better working conditions or benefits, there tend to be corresponding positive changes in their mental health. But some middle-aged people change careers following a personal crisis such as a divorce, conflict with coworkers, or being fired. In such cases, middle-aged people may pick up whatever work they can to sustain themselves-and pay a price in psychological well-being.