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Career Change
Switching careers can pay off long-term but often means a near-term income dip and retraining costs. A runway plan makes it possible.
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Planning
6–12 months before
Compare the new vs old compensation
Salary, benefits, and match all matter.
Build a runway for the income gap
Target 6–12 months of expenses if you'll retrain or transition.
Price out any training or education
Weigh the cost against the expected income bump.
Model the retirement impact
A lower salary period affects long-term contributions.
During Transition
In progress
Network actively in the new field
Most roles come through connections.
Stabilizing
6–12 months in
Negotiate your new salary
Anchor on market rate, not your transition-period income.
Did you knowYou can borrow for many goals, but not for retirement — protect contributions through a transition.
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