3 steps to figure out if it’s time to change your career. STEP 1. Listen to your pain. Do you feel like crap most days? Pain is a signal. Signals show the way. STEP 2. Watch where the path leads. Fast-forward 2, 5, 10 years: same career, same life. Do you like what you see? STEP 3. Notice who you’re becoming. Who is the person your job is shaping you to become? Is that who you want to be? Remember this — Deep down, most people know if they need a career change. But few realize how urgent it is. Those who do, act fast and avoid regret.
Step 3 really hits home 🙌🏻 our careers shape us more than we realize. How did you personally know it was time to pivot, and what advice would you give to someone feeling stuck but scared to take the leap?
Ignoring those inner signals can lead to dissatisfaction down the line and it's never too late to make a change Anita Cavrag
The longer you say "in the wrong place", the harder it is to leave it, because you feel you invested so much in it already... and it is sooo sad to see people who keep investing time in energy in the career that doesnt inspire them just cause they "invested so much already" :/
Ignoring the pain just means you're carrying an extra weight on your shoulders, which makes decision-making a lot harder.
It was step 1 for me. Crying all the time, feeling like I didn't have a way out, but I'm glad I saw the light. Changing careers can be a life-saver, Anita!
Listen to your pain. Your body tells you what you need to know if we pay attention. Gems, Anita 💎
Powerful advice Anita. Many of us were trained just to "push through". Stopping to listen to the pain tells us that may not be a smart strategy.
Thank you for the reminder - under 'STEP 1' I would also add listening to one's body. Sometimes the pain can be very physical and visceral - that's a sign one should definitely not ignore!
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1moStep 3 saved my life. When I realized I didn't like the person my career was shaping me into (and what's worse: that the people close to me felt the same), that was a huge wake-up call!