JAY, AFTER FIFTY

Jay hendrickson

The best chapter can start in the middle of the book.

Hi, I'm Jay. I'm 55, I still clock in at a day job, and every Tuesday I send Mid-Life Letters: one honest note for anyone over 50 who's wondering what's next. I share what I've learned the hard way, with a sense of humor, so you can find your footing again. I'll walk this journey beside you.

Photo of Jay Hendrickson smiling and standing next to a window with rain pelting outside

CREATOR, WRITER, PRODUCTIVITY ADVOCATE

Nothing will work unless you do

~ MAYA ANGELOU ~

My story

I'm a divorced dad of an adult daughter, a son concerned about his aging parents, and I still clock in at a day job.

I've been a paralegal, a public assistance specialist, and I've worked in manufacturing, shipping and receiving, food service, caregiving, and retail. I've lived paycheck to paycheck. I've been through a divorce that tested me in every way a person can be tested.

Somewhere along the way, people started asking me the same question: "Jay, how do you stay so calm?"

This site is my answer. Mid-Life Letters is where I write honestly about my mornings, my faith, my mistakes, and building something new at 55.

I'm finally changing my future. Grab a coffee. Let's figure out what's next together.

FOLLOW ALONG

Tuesdays are where its at.

Honest letters for anyone over 50 who's wondering what's next. You'll get a short note from me every Tuesday morning, real stories from a 55-year-old who still clocks in, and a free copy of Before You Quit when you join.

Join free and "Before You Quit" is my thank you

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When you join, you'll get...

  • A free copy of Before You Quit: 7 honest questions to ask before you make any big move.
  • A short note every Tuesday with that week's letter, best read with a cup of coffee.
  • Stories about finding your calm, finding your people, and finding out what you still have to offer.
  • Now and then, a video from my YouTube channel, Jay, After Fifty

"Before You Quit" is a free guide and worksheet.

Inside it, you'll get...

  • The "Are You Finished?" Reset, a 2-minute way to clear your head.
  • 7 questions that help you tell "I need a new job" apart from "I need a new life."
  • Room to write, so you leave with your own answers, not mine.

What Should I Know Before I Grab the Guide?

Who is this guide for?
People over 50 who are worn out by their work and keep wondering if it's time to leave. You don't need a plan, a business idea, or any tech skills to use it. Just a pen and some honesty with yourself.
Is this going to talk me into quitting my job?
No. As I say in the guide: "I'm not going to tell you to quit, and I'm not going to tell you to stay." When you're burnt out, it's easy to make a big decision just to stop the pain. This helps you make it with a clear head instead.
Who's Jay, and why should I listen?
I'm 55, and I still have a day job. I've worked as a paralegal, in public assistance, in manufacturing, in shipping and receiving, in caregiving, in retail, and at plenty of desks in between. I've lived paycheck to paycheck and gone through a divorce. I know the kind of tired a weekend doesn't fix, and I'm sharing what helped me.
How long does it take, and what do I need?
About 20 minutes, a pen, and a cup of coffee. The guide is a PDF, so you can print it and write right on the pages, or keep it open beside a notebook.
What happens after I sign up?
The guide lands in your inbox. You'll also get Mid-Life Letters, my email once a week about changing my future after 50: the good days, the hard days, and what I'm learning along the way. Hit reply any time. I read every reply.
Are you a therapist or a financial advisor?
No. I'm not a financial advisor, therapist, or career counselor. I've been through it and am sharing what helped me. For big money, health, or career decisions, please talk with a qualified professional.