Taking Chances On Your New Career
When you were starting out, you might have believed you landed the right job. It seemed to match your goals, your interests—your idea of success.
But now, you’re starting to wonder if it was the right call.
You think about changing careers, and GenuLines knows that often means starting over. That’s a scary proposition.
Especially if you’ve been in a certain position for several years.
After all, you’re moving up the corporate ladder and earning a pretty decent salary. Starting over is sure to mean a cut in pay and that can be a negative for you and your family.
And there’s more to consider than the pay cut. It also means starting over as far as the pecking order or seniority you gained over the years.
But, I’m Too Old
Another factor for a career changer is age. Say you decide to switch in your forties or fifties.
You’ll have as little experience in your new career as someone starting out and younger.
It can be a tall challenge, but there are positives that you should consider too. The first is that money isn’t your only consideration.
Sometimes, getting out of a bad situation is enough to overcome a smaller paycheck.
You can make extra income, either by selling online or doing work for others. And It’s not necessary to work at a physical location to earn some cash.
If your new career is completely new for you it can be exciting as well as scary.
Think back to when you started your original career. Any new achievement made you feel like you could rule the world.
If you don’t have experience, remind yourself that you do have work and life experience to bring to the table. If you have any management experience that can carry over, too.
And you know how to handle adverse situations better than your younger colleagues.
Staying in a career that you’re tired of can make you bitter and take years off your life. While you think about switching, remember others have done it and they’ve made it work.
JohnK 4-21-2025
www.chiforyourself.com
Overheard: “It’s not too late to be what you might have been”
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