How to Make a Career Pivot -- Without Taking a Pay Cut.

The article focuses on strategies for making a career pivot without accepting a pay cut, addressing the financial challenges midcareer professionals often face when changing roles or industries. It outlines four key approaches: transferring internally or reinventing one's current job to retain salary and seniority; validating new career interests through research and firsthand experience; engaging in open conversations with close family or friends about potential income changes; and extending the transition timeline by developing new skills and networks part-time before fully switching careers. These strategies aim to help professionals navigate career changes while maintaining financial stability.