Time For a Career Change?
Here Might Be Some Indicators
We all consider a career change now and again. But how do we know when
the time is right?
Unfortunately, there is no one
magic answer to this.
Everyone is different and everyone has their own set of circumstances.
But based on my experience and
research, I've come up with a list of things that might be "red flags"
and need a closer look.
When it might be time
for a career move.
- A life event has occurred and you need to
change jobs to keep up. Such as getting married or having an addition
to the family.
- You are out of town or commuting too much. If
you find that excessive
travel or extra long commutes is making life difficult (as was the case
for me), it might be time to find a new employer...or, something
closer to home.
- The future of your job is starting to look
bleak. For instance, a change in technology is changing the way you do
business.
- Job burnout. Many people experience this now
and then. If you start
hating to get up every morning and face the work day, it might be time
to move on to a new
career.
- Too much stress. I'm not a doctor, but
everything I hear about the
affects of stress on the body is not encouraging. If you can't handle
the heat, it might be time to get out of the fire.
- You are extremely bored at work. Well, it might
be time for a change.
- Money money money. Although salary
is usually an important factor to consider when searching for a job, it
isn't everything.
- But remember Confucius and the saying..."love your
work and you'll never work a day in your life". Great
advice. Weigh your salary requirement against your "happiness".
Once you have decided that a career change is right for you, it is time
to develop a strong job search
strategy to assist you in locating that new
career.
For additional career
development
strategies, such as the career
change information provided here, please
check out the sections: career
planning, career
transition, career
development plan and career
training.
Please check out additional
job
hunting advice articles such as those found in the:
And don't
forget to visit the new areas: Federal government jobs,
employment
background screening, employer liability insurance and
employee rights.
Lastly, keep in mind those home business
opportunities that might be an integral part of your career
transition process.
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