If you find yourself considering a career change, you’re not alone.

Collectively, we’ve experienced a lot of changes in the past couple of years. Among our clients, I’ve seen much more of a willingness to take on contract work rather than a full-time job, consider self-employment or portfolio careers, and be more willing to take a break from paid employment.

Let’s discuss some common signs that it is time for a career change!

You’re bored and disengaged

If you’ve taken your PTO, established boundaries between work and your personal life, and taken on more challenging work but you’re still feeling bored, it could be a sign that it’s time for a career change.

The good news is that you may not need a full 180-degree shift - sometimes a change in the environment alone will go a long way. If you want some reflection prompts to get you started, try responding to these 5 Questions to Ask Before You Start a Job Search.

You have interests you haven’t explored

There’s really nothing worse than an itch you can’t scratch - and that’s exactly what your unexplored interests, ideas and curiosities are!

Trust me - there’s really only so long you can push aside these.

Finding small ways to learn and experiment can help you indulge your own priorities - and doing so will allow you to understand how these interests can shape your potential career change in a direction that is going to feel exciting. (We actually have services to help you do exactly that!)

Please remember: you do not need anyone’s permission to evolve.

If you don’t find the support or encouragement you’re looking for at your job, create the opportunities and support you need outside of work. 

You think your goals aren’t practical

You may be making a lot of assumptions about your possible career change.

Most people are pretty quick to assume that they can’t honor their interests without compromising their salary and compensation.

Many people come to me willing to make less money for a job that’s better aligned with their values and goals - but I never assume that you’ll need to take a financial hit in order to find a job that’s a better fit!

For example, if you love creative work, like writing, honoring that doesn’t have to look like quitting your job to become a writer (although that’s definitely an option!).

It means getting curious about what opportunities might allow you to honor and indulge that kind of work. 

And there are plenty of roles that need strong, clear communicators!

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