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1 week agoThe three thirds
Many mid-career designers feel disillusioned as they reach a ceiling in their careers, realizing the promised growth and impact is limited.
That said, with people living longer, and as a result working longer, the timeframe for what can be considered "mid-career" is extending: "The number of employed Americans 65 and older ballooned more than 33% between 2015 and 2024, according to a CNBC analysis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, the labor force for all workers 16 or older has increased less than 9% during the same time period" (Harring, 2025).