Planning a career pivot raises some big questions: in which direction should you move, how do you make the shift, and, crucially, when is the right time to do it? In 2025, Business Insider spoke to professionals who made mid-career pivots, including some who did so more than once. Have you made an unconventional career move? If you're comfortable discussing it with a reporter, please fill out this quick form.
In moments like these, I wonder why I quit my corporate job to start a portable toilet company. But then, when I catch some fresh air and feel the sun on my skin, I realize how much happier I am.