Are You Terrified That You’ll End Up Worse Off Than You Are Now?
Author: Nicky J. Davies |
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Categories: Career Reset
Another week of the same, in a job and career you no longer enjoy - another week of blah and drudgery.
Feeling exhausted when you get home, barely enough energy to scroll through job sites, searching for answers and not finding any.
But you are terrified that if you do change career, you might well end up worse off than you are now.
How do you know that you are making the right move for you?
What if what you want to do requires re-training, more qualifications?
And who's going to take any notice of your cv when all it has on it is what you don't want!
Finding viable options for your next career move can feel like an uphill struggle with no guarantee that you will end up in a better place. But there are some practical things you can do to better understand what is important to you in your next career, and it starts with becoming more aware of three things.
Become more aware of:
1. The things you do enjoy in your current job
Right now, you are probably more focused on the things you don't enjoy, but there are things you do enjoy and becoming aware of what these are will give you great pointers on what you are looking for in your next career. Write then down as they come to you or you experience them.
Be really specific... it might be conversations about particular topics with specific types of people. It could be leading a team through a particular process and resolving a problem. Any number of things. And the more specific you are, the easier it will be to look for themes within your list.
2. Your strengths
There are probably things you take for granted or see as common sense, when others around you see them as your strengths. Think about these questions and start to become more aware of what people praise you for, come to you for advice and guidance. What are you known for at work? What are you the go-to person for?
Maybe you are really good at spreadsheets or project management or getting the best out of a team... Any number of things.
Lay to one side your critical voice or any hint of "yes-but" and ask your colleagues what they see as your strengths. Be prepared to listen and just say "thank you" at the end. And write these things down.
3. People in your network
Be curious and reach out to your network. Are there people you know in jobs you might find interesting?& Ask questions and listen as they tell you about the role, what a typical day looks like, what skills they use all the time. Notice what resonates with you.
They will be able to tell you how it really is, warts and all, which is invaluable when looking for viable options that will work for you.
There's nothing worse than feeling trapped in a job that makes you unhappy. It doesn't have to be like this. Having helped many managers over the years discover viable options for their next career, and watched them move from frustration to inspiration, let me help you.
Here's what Syed had to say:
"I switched my industry after many years of working in one. It wasn't easy in the beginning and had so much to learn from new jargon to new business, but the journey was worth it. My biggest resistance was lack of self-belief. One year into my new career I feel like I've come a long way. I'm learning new things and really enjoy the challenges. And Nicky this would not have been possible without your coaching and mentoring during this transition...
Book a call and let's better understand what is important to you in your next career, what obstacles may be in your way, and what action you can take to find that next career move that is right for you.