We can spend up to 55 years of our lives in full-time work…I’m not even going to calculate this in hours! Suffice to say most of us will hope to be challenged, satisfied and happy with where we are spending this time. For many of us, our early or first career choice may not end up being everything that we hoped for and so we will be considering a change at some point in time.
This is a challenging position to be in and often getting outside support is a wise investment. Here are just a few things to consider if you begin traveling this road:
1. What is it about my current career that isn’t working?
• Is it the nature of the job, or the people I work with?
• Is it due to a lack of opportunity within the organisation?
• Is it management or organisational practices?
Answering these questions will assist in clarifying your reasons for change and assess how much change is required.
2. What aspects of my career do I want to change?
• Achieve work/life balance.
• Earn a higher salary.
• Gain more independence.
• Feel you are making a more tangible contribution to society.
Focusing on the aspects you want to change will help you identify your career options.
3. Am I willing to consider a reduction in salary?
4. Am I prepared to gain further qualifications if need be?
If you are thinking along these lines and don’t know where to start, I’d be more than happy to support and assist you. I can be contacted via my website or simply give me a call on 0412 604 206.
“Nothing changes, if nothing changes!”
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