I’m about 7 years into PR/Comms and am really dealing with a “mid life” crisis. I have no idea if this is what I even want to do anymore, but it feels like the time has passed to try something new and take an entry level role. No doubt that agency life has taken its toll on me, but the last few years I’ve really questioned if this is sustainable for me. Has anyone successfully switched to a different kind of work (can be comms adjacent) after a number of years in the field?

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Maybe you can transition to internal comms. And then after a few years there, into a HR or operations kind of role?

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I've worked in Comms - in various capacities - for over 20 years. I've done it all - and am currently in the agency world. I'm also incredibly burned out. This is a tough field. We're expected to take on a lot for very little appreciation. Clients treat us poorly, and we have to keep going. For all of those reasons, I'm seeking to leave the profession. At 7 years in you likely have MANY transferable skills. I'm guessing you are good at strategy, planning, and working with others. Have you considered pursuing a project manager certification? Consider what you enjoy and think about how you can use your existing skills to get you a role doing that. Work your network - that's what I'm doing. When making a transition in profession, especially in this AI-obsessed world, your current resume won't work nearly as well as a well-placed comment or recommendation from someone you're connected to.

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