Facts to Bear in Mind when You Need to Shift Your Job
With alterations in job professions being quite commonplace these days, nevertheless the active economic climate breeding fear, rumours are rife about the pros and cons towards changing a career. You should choose your counsel wisely as most people haven’t thought through their vocations and are often on the standard road. They will try to deter you from changing your career as it validates their decision to stick with theirs.This is one of a series of articles to help you understand the truth about changing your job and preparing properly for a job interview.Firstly, we are going to dispel a few myths about careers.
- Career Myth: You can’t make a living doing something you really, truly love
This is the grand-daddy of career myths, the belief that you can’t have a “practical” career doing something that you were passionate about. It has to be one or the other.
This myth is rooted in fear. Fear that we have to sacrifice our happiness to make a living. Don’t buy the myth that you can’t earn a living by doing what you love.
When I first started coaching, I heard from plenty of people that it would be very difficult to make a living doing this work. I just decided to find coaches who were successful, and to learn from them (simple, eh?).
If you find yourself buying into this myth, consider this question - As you look back on your life, what will you regret more? Following your passion or following your fears?
- Career Myth: Asking “What’s the best thing for me to do?” is the right question
This is one of the most common questions asked when considering a career change or a career move. It seems like a logical analysis - weigh the pros and cons and evaluate the balance.
Do not ask yourself this question!! It rarely leads you to the answers you’re seeking. It will lead you to feeling overwhelmed with options (sound familiar?), or feeling like you have to choose what’s practical over what seems to be impractical.
The question that will lead you to answers is simple (but not easy!!) It is “What do I really want to do?” This is a very different question than “what’s best?”
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