Is anyone here accelerating their career after age 37/40+ or are we done by age 36?

Turned 50 and my career is accelerating.

Me! I really only got started at 37 and now I’m 51. My definition of acceleration might not be yours, but pay, bonus, equity, and trajectory are unparalleled vs. my earlier years.

Definitely accelerating. We had a few family deaths around the 40 age and it made me realize what was important. Ironically me stopping caring so much and just focusing on doing what i enjoy has really helped. Guess people can sense the authenticity.

I didn’t start until I was 40. Onwards and upwards!

Definitely accelerating, but everyone has unique circumstances. Started my career in the 1990’s, spending 10+ years at a Big4. Left consulting to go into industry in my mid 30s when my children were in preschool. Spent 15 years there and then got back into consulting in my early 50s at a different Big4 (what was I thinking?). Joined a smaller strategy consulting firm three years ago and now I am senior partner and almost 60. Hoping to ride this out until I can retire in a few years.

OP: You still have plenty of room. Your 40s should be you best years from a personal productivity. Your 50s will depend on health, stamina, and personal interest.

By the time you are 50+, you will be a recognized expert in something and hopefully very good (maybe the best) at your game. You will have a larger team, people you helped grow. You may have less raw energy, but will be much more efficient and impactful.

The key question will become: Are you still interested? By then, you will be secure financially and will work based on interest and passion.

Keep chugging, the best is ahead.

I’m accelerating! I refuse to give up.

Yes definitely. It’s a fu action though of how much energy you can gather for a second wind

Definitely accelerating. AI and constant tech transformation are giving rise to new job descriptions and more interesting opps across so many industries. I’ve been in corporate/large enterprise roles since age 19 (as an engineering intern while in college) and it finally feels like I’m doing work that leverage my strengths, personality, and passions with continued growth. At 43, my LinkedIn inbox has never been so full of recruiters and new growth opportunities each week. I didn’t make partner yet but I came into consulting only in my mid 30s from traditional industry jobs. Glad to enjoy this career ride with all its twists and turns.

I think mine is staying flat or maybe decelerating a bit. I’m 43 and have realized extra money and title are not worth it. Early retirement is on horizon (but still far) and I don’t need to push myself anymore.

Career change at age 44. Nothing but acceleration since then!!

You’re only “done” if you want to be, self fulfilling prophecy and all that kind of stuff.

I was in industry and moved to consulting (B4) as an experienced hire at 34. MD at 50. Got bored and went back to industry.

Yes most of the accel actually came after 40