30, 35, 40—Three Walls Every Career Hits
A senior coach's view: each age bracket has a specific career wall that shows up reliably. Knowing the shape ahead of time changes how you prepare.
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What this article covers:
- The 30 wall: identity crisis—did I pick the wrong field, or just hit reality?
- The 35 wall: the “sorting moment” into manager track vs senior IC track
- The 40 wall: market value re-evaluated—what irreplaceable judgment do you offer?
- Why preparing five years ahead beats reacting at the wall
- The two viable strategies after 40: go up (Director/VP) or go out (consult/board/founder)
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