Career changes in a lifetime

[Merlin]

I'm skeptical of this article's statement based on other things I've read:

Considering that research has found that the average worker will change careers – not jobs but careers – five to seven times in their lifetime, career planning is an activity you should do at least once a year.

From https://www.livecareer.com/career/advice...nning-tips

But many people decided to switch careers around 2006-2009, and it seems like some of them are switching again. I think that tech and the need for healthcare services will cause more and more to switch.

I think schools will see more demand for allowing a third bachelor's, especially in tech fields.

I think people on here are probably worse than the average person in terms of thinking that a change in careers (or a new career whether you're changing or not) means that a degree is needed to do so.  I don't think this is the case at all.  You probably aren't going to need a 3rd bachelor's degree to change most careers - you just need to find the right place to give you a chance, and many times this happens.  It's easier for a company to see a person that's been successful at a previous job/career, and decide that they have the skills (even if not the degree) to be successful at their company.

I could be wrong, but I don't think I am.  Almost no one needs a 3rd (or even 2nd) bachelor's degree for a career change.

I agree with this.

Heck, IMO if a person has the will and dedication, even the 1st bachelor's degree is unnecessary for a career or career change. I've managed to be fairly successful in my own career and have changed my career focus twice without a piece of paper giving me permission. My motto is "always be learning and growing"... this will take you far. Career success is more about what you know, how you apply it, and who you impress with it.

Granted, without a degree it is hard to get your foot in the door in a new field unless you have some way to bridge your existing experience, but it can be done. Volunteer work is one option, for example, but that is tough for someone who has a family and bills to pay. But at the same time, spending thousands (or tens of thousands) on a new degree won't necessarily open any doors either.