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Time For A Career Change?
Article by: Herb Lazarus
Did you know that the average person changes their career six
times in their working life? There are many different reasons why a
person would decide to switch careers- they may be laid off at their
current job, a dream job may come along, people in a committed
relationship may find themselves having to consider new prospects
due to a change in location of the job of the other partner, or
someone may just become plain bored in their current career, to the
point where it feels like there is no point to the day. Career
changes are not a bad thing, but they need to be planned according
to the circumstances of your life, in such a way that you will still
have the funds coming in which you need to survive.
Most of
us will spend our lives hoping for the ideal job, but this will
rarely materialize. The fact is, almost all jobs have their
pitfalls- we may scoff at actors of musicians who complain about
their long workdays or schedules, pointing to their pay checks, but
the fact is that many jobs that offer lucrative incomes also entail
a lot of dedication and hard work in order to get to the top. When
you are defining your dream job, remember that almost every job
comes with its downside, even if that downside is only the
repetitiveness of the day.
A career change does not
necessarily have to entail extensive retraining. Many people who
have lost their jobs through layoffs or downsizing will find that
their skills are still in demand, and that their experience is very
useful in finding a new career. If you do not feel like retraining,
consider a job with a different company where your skills fit. If
you want to get right out of the corporate area, the odds are good
that you can find a niche for yourself as an independent consultant
or another area in which your expertise will add to your
marketability.
Some people decide that they in fact do desire
a total 360 degree turn from their current career path. In such
circumstances, it is again best to begin by shopping the skills
obtained at your former job only applied to new markets. You may
also want to consider some retraining through college or university
courses. There are many training courses available online, so people
often do not even have to leave their homes in order to obtain the
skills necessary to their new careers.
Whatever your
decision, remember that it is always easier to find a new job when
you are not desperate for one. Take the time to think through your
decisions and applications carefully before severing ties with your
current job; you may be ready for a change, but you will still have
to eat in the meantime! In the event that your company has been
downsized or other circumstance that has led to being laid off, find
out if there are any contingency plans in place for retraining
through the company or through any of the levels of government. This
can provide a good financial buffer for that in-between time.
About
the Author:
Chester Smith maintains a website dedicated
to helping people find a better
job.
Article Source:
www.iSnare.com
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