If you're over 45 with momentum in a declining industry, a risky late-career pivot may be unwise. The better strategy is often to leverage your experience, maximize earnings, and save aggressively. This allows you to "ride it out" and fund a passion project or an earlier retirement.
Democrats alienate voters by attacking identity groups like "billionaires." Senator Ossoff's shift to attacking "the Epstein class" focuses on reprehensible behavior instead of success, making the message more precise and palatable to a broader audience without alienating aspirational voters.
In a "jungle primary," where the top two candidates advance regardless of party, having too many strong candidates is a liability. They can split the vote, allowing two minority party candidates to win. This requires strong party leadership to intervene and consolidate support behind one person.
A Ferrari salesperson perceived an aging customer base, signaling a dying industry. However, official data showed the opposite: buyers are getting younger and demand is stronger than ever. This highlights the danger of making career-altering decisions based on anecdotal feelings instead of hard data.
If you take a job at a company whose societal impact you question, constant hand-wringing is unproductive. You have made a decision to prioritize your own economic security. Acknowledge that choice, and if the ethical conflict becomes unbearable over time, seek a change from a position of strength.
Before making a drastic leap to a new company or industry, explore internal opportunities first. Shifting from sales to management or another department within your current company allows you to find new challenges without the high risk of unemployment. Don't leave a job until you have another one secured.