There has never been a more optimal time to change careers. I’ll hedge that comment by noting that economic necessity might keep you in place. But otherwise, you have a built in excuse to leave your job without job, shift companies, and flat out change your career.
Why?
Your story has a built in explanation. Covid.
In the past, career changers or job changers or those that quit their jobs had to craft a story to explain their movement.
Now, your answer can start: “The Covid Crisis…” and my guess is that most every person/hiring manager/recruiter will stop listening or stop you from continuing. “We understand…” will be the response.
Of late, Career Counseling Connecticut has been working with numerous career changers who realize the same.
Silver linings.