Plan your career change with confidence.
DadPlans connects you with specialist career and financial planning advisers who understand the pressures of making a big career move with a family to support. No pressure, no jargon. You speak with a real person and decide what suits you.
Switching industries or roles
Whether you want to move into tech, finance, coaching or a completely new field, a specialist helps you map a realistic path.
Financial planning for the transition
Understand how long your savings can support a career break and what financial buffers you need before making the move.
Starting your own business
From sole trader registration to business planning and funding, expert guidance makes the difference between a plan and a reality.
Why DadPlans
A plan that works for your family
Career transitions are complex when you have a mortgage, children and a partner to consider. Our specialists understand these pressures and help you build a plan that is realistic for your specific situation.
Response time
24-48h
After submitting your details.
Service
100% free
No fees charged by DadPlans.
Commitment
None
You decide whether to proceed.
No payment is requested on this site. You speak directly with a specialist if you choose to proceed.
Three steps to your career change plan
Tell us about your situation and goal
Your current role, what you want to do next and your timeline. Takes about 3 minutes.
We match you with a specialist
Our network includes career strategists and financial planners who specialise in career transitions for working parents.
You get a clear plan, with no pressure
A specialist contacts you within 24-48h. You decide what suits your family and your timeline.
Free, no commitment. Response within 24-48h.
Every type of career transition, covered
Whether you are planning a gradual shift or a complete change of direction, a specialist helps you understand your options and build a plan that works for your family's financial situation.
New industry or role
Practical steps to transition into a new sector, whether that requires retraining, networking, or a strategic job move.
Going freelance
Tax structure, rates, contracts and clients. A specialist helps you launch your freelance career on solid financial footing.
Starting a business
From validating your idea to securing your first customers, expert guidance on the practical steps that matter most.
Financial runway planning
Calculate exactly how long your savings will support a transition period and what you need to earn from day one.
Side income development
Build additional income streams alongside your current job to reduce risk and fund your transition over time.
Family financial security
Ensure your family is protected financially throughout the transition, with the right insurance and savings in place.
Dads who made the move and did not look back
"I had been thinking about going independent for years but had no idea how to structure it financially. My DadPlans adviser walked me through the numbers in one session. I made the move four months later."
"The specialist helped me understand what skills I needed and how to position my existing experience. I had three interview offers within two months of following the plan."
"I wanted to go out on my own but worried about the financial risk with two kids and a mortgage. The financial planner I was connected with helped me build a 12-month runway plan that made it feel genuinely achievable."
Testimonials are illustrative and recreated for demonstration purposes.
Your career change questions answered
How do I know if I am financially ready to change careers?▼
The key factors are your current savings, your fixed monthly outgoings (mortgage, childcare, household bills), your partner's income if applicable, and how long the transition is likely to take before your new income matches your current salary. A financial planner can model these scenarios for your specific situation and help you understand what financial buffer you need before making the move.
What should I consider before going freelance or self-employed?▼
The main practical considerations are: registering as self-employed or setting up a limited company, understanding your tax obligations, pricing your services correctly, building a pipeline of clients before leaving employment, and ensuring you have adequate insurance (public liability, professional indemnity, income protection). A specialist can guide you through all of these in a single conversation.
Is it realistic to change careers in my 40s with a family to support?▼
Absolutely. Many dads make successful career transitions in their 40s. The key is planning: understanding the financial timeline, maintaining stability during the transition period, and choosing a new direction that suits your skills and lifestyle. A specialist who works with working parents understands the specific constraints involved and can help you map a realistic path.
How does DadPlans help with career change?▼
DadPlans is a free introductory service that connects you with career strategists and financial planners who specialise in career transitions. We do not provide advice ourselves. We match you with the right specialist for your situation, and you speak with them directly at no cost.
Does DadPlans charge for this service?▼
No. DadPlans is entirely free to use. We connect you with specialists at no cost to you. There is no obligation to proceed after the initial conversation.
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DadPlans is not a financial adviser and does not provide regulated financial advice.
DadPlans is a free introductory service connecting you with career strategists and financial planning specialists. DadPlans is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our partners are independently authorised where applicable.