The right time to think about career change
by Jess Taylor (March 31, 2006)A lot of people only begin to seriously think about a job or career change when they’re forced to by outside events – for example, being laid off or having to move. And yet that’s often the worst time to have to make such an important decision, a time when you’re already under a lot of stress and it’s often crucial to find a new job as quickly as possible.
So start thinking right now about what you really want and ask yourself the tough questions: Are you actually happy in your job? Do you like the work, your coworkers and your environment? Are you content where you are, or do you see actual opportunities for promotion – and are you able to talk with your superiors about them? Do you find your job challenging, and does it use all the skills that you possess?
If you answered no to even one of these questions, now is the time to start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. Don’t wait until you have no choice. Most people spend a third of their life at their job, so make sure you’re doing something you can be proud of!