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Are You Thinking About A New Career? Here’s How To Make Sure You’re Really Ready

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Are You Thinking About A New Career? Here’s How To Make Sure You’re Really Ready

May 20, 2022 Posted by Corey Jahnke
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If going to work leaves you feeling uninspired and maybe even a little resentful, it might be time to consider changing your line of work. Some signs that it is time to consider a new line of work include: feeling bored, dreading going to work, looking forward to days off, and dreading going to work.

 

It is essential to keep in mind that it is never too late to begin working for the career of your dreams. Many people either stumble into their jobs by accident or pursue a predetermined professional path that started in school. As we get older, our bodies and minds go through adjustments. As a result, we find ourselves abruptly approaching middle age without having pursued the desired line of work.

 

Suppose you decide to change careers later in life. In that case, you will have the advantage of having experience in many different aspects of life, and you will be more certain now than you possibly were when you were 18 of what you want from life and where you see yourself in another ten years from now. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about changing careers.

 

So, while thinking about making a change in your professional life, what should you keep in mind?

 

 

 

What is motivating you?

 

You need to make sure you ask yourself this essential question. Is it because you are dissatisfied with the work you are doing now? Do you believe that switching careers would make you happy, or do you simply want to increase the amount of money you bring in?

 

Be truthful with yourself about what you anticipate gaining from a new line of work and the specific factors that contribute to how you now feel about your employment. If you do not like your job or it makes you sad, angry or stressed out, then this could mean that you need to evaluate your circumstances and ask yourself what the chances are that you would still feel this way if you changed careers. This is something that many people experience dissatisfaction within their careers. However, if you simply do not like your job or it makes you sad, angry, or stressed out, then this could mean that you need to evaluate your circumstances.

 

When it comes to changing occupations, you might be able to realize your goal of achieving a better balance between your home life, your professional life, and the rest of your life, depending on what it is that you shift to. Following a dream, whether it is a long-held ambition to get into space industry or a newfound interest, is a powerful trigger that may help you take the first step toward making a change that will significantly impact your life.

 

Are you preventing yourself from achieving professional fulfilment?

 

Simply put, how much do you want to pay for it? If you are not ready to put in the effort, your dreams of a new job and even a new life will remain just that: dreams. It does not matter how much you want to switch professions; if you are not willing to put in the work, they will remain dreams.

 

Consequently, you have to ask yourself how seriously you take this matter. Making drastic changes to your life on a whim might significantly negatively impact your long-term satisfaction and professional aspirations. You must ensure that your mental state is prepared for the shift in order for it to be successful.

 

If you want to acquire a feel for your new job before making a full commitment, it is possible that you may begin in the same industry but in a different capacity at first. You can enrol in classes, either in person or online. That would be useful for the job path that you have selected, but whatever you do, you need to make sure that you really do it. Because if your whole heart is not in it, you may as well stay where you are and continue trudging along doing what you are currently doing.

 

So, before you make any changes, you should question yourself how much you want it in the first place. Then, inquire once more a couple of weeks later. If you still want it as badly as before, you should devise a strategy for converting this desire into a reality and then keep working toward it. You need to make it happen, even if it means moving slowly and taking more time than you originally anticipated. 

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In 2008 Corey found himself facing compassion fatigue and provider burnout at life-threatening levels. The real estate crash combined with emotional exhaustion created a nearly impossible relationship situation at home. Fortunately, one amazing night EVERYTHING SHIFTED and Corey found a way to make peace with the villains that were challenging his very survival. His life's mission is to help you and your organization to do the same.

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In 2008 Corey found himself facing compassion fatigue and provider burnout at life-threatening levels. The real estate crash combined with emotional exhaustion created a nearly impossible relationship situation at home.

Fortunately, one amazing night EVERYTHING SHIFTED and Corey found a way to make peace with the villains that were challenging his very survival.

His life's mission is to help you and your organization to do the same.

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