When you were a child, you probably dreamed of having that one perfect career. A cowboy, firefighter, astronaut, or perhaps a circus clown. But then, something else happened. You grew up. Suddenly you had grown-up responsibilities to meet and bills to pay. You graduated from school and were expected to take a good, decent job. So you settled on what you could get at the time, and your dream job remained just a dream.

Changing careers is not as complicated and difficult as it used to be 50 years ago, with so many employment opportunities available one can switch not just jobs but switch careers. Interestingly, it is no longer uncommon for middle aged individuals to change careers. If you are currently in a job you are not happy with or feel that you would be better off doing something else in life, here are few tips to help you evaluate and assist you in a career change.