Q: How should someone prepare, financially, for a career change in their late 20’s, 30’s? — Jason Mathews
The first step in preparing for a career change: thinking about time. Ask yourself: “How much time do I need to make it happen?”
According to Kimmie Greene, a consumer money expert at the budgeting app Mint, having a healthy sum in savings is key preparation for your career change. In addition to expenses, the money you’ve saved can open the door for any number of potential opportunities: training, networking opportunities and other career development.