subject: When is the right time to make a Career Change? [print this page] When individuals are unhappy with their current employment, they will often look for a new job before speaking with their employer. Few people will approach their manager and let them know that they are unsatisfied with their current situation. In most cases, managers would be glad to help the employee change their work situation so that they are happy. Good employees can be hard to find, and the effort and cost that goes into re-hiring is not worth it when a few changes can be made to satisfy the employee.
But when the individual decides that no change in their current workplace could satisfy them, they will look for a new job. If the individual is really unhappy - they may look at a whole new career. Is this warranted? Should individuals change their career if they are unsatisfied?
Around 30 years ago, this would have been unheard of. You chose a career and then you stuck with it through thick and thin. In the 21st century, it is appropriate for people to change jobs frequently and even careers throughout their working lives.
As the old adage goes "You work to live, you don't live to work" - so why not be happy while you work?
Making a career change can be tricky. There are things to consider before stepping outside of your area.
Firstly you need to take stock of where you are in life at the moment. What are your responsibilities? What are your limitations? Sometimes making a career change can be more difficult if you have a disability or if you live in an isolated location. Analyze your current lifestyle and decide if this is the right time for you to make a big change.
You should research the skill set that is required in your next career and find out how many of your current skills match this. Will you need training? Will you need more education? This can sometimes be a deciding factor when thinking about a career change. If your current lifestyle and commitments will not allow time for training and education, you may need to focus on a different new career.
Most importantly you need to discover your interests. If you are thinking of a career change, it will most likely be because you are no longer interested in your current career. Before falling into another career that you are not interested in, make sure you know what you want. Be sure that this new career will challenge you daily and keep you wanting more each week.
If you are looking to make a career change because you want to start your own business, then you will need to do some research. A lot of work goes into starting your own business, however the pay-offs are excellent. Being your own boss may be the exact career change you were looking for. Finding a small business opportunity online is the best may to get started in this career change as it has a very small set up and outlay and huge potential.
Whatever your reasons for making a career change, make sure you analyze all your reasons for making the change. Once you know you are able to make the change, and you know where you are heading, take the plunge and start enjoying your work again.
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