Where to Start When Changing Careers

Posted on April 3, 2023 under Career & Work

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Pain is a huge motivator. When we're comfy, cozy we stay exactly where we are.

When we're in a lot of discomfort, that's when things get going.

Pain is painful but it does have a purpose.

It alerts us that something is wrong and we need to pay attention.

Physical pain in the body means see a doctor and get healthy.

Emotional or intellectual pain at work means get a new job!

Many of you will just plug and play one job for another.

Some of you will decide to shake things up with a bold career change.

The ultimate benefit of pain is the willingness and energy to change.

A career change requires more of you than a shiny new resume.

You'll be in need of:

Delving into your emotional intelligence

Understanding of your self worth

Doing lots of soul searching

Having a thorough assessment

Leaving your comfort zone

And much more.

You see, career change really is about the journey as much as the destination.

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– Kelley Joyce, MBA, CPC

Kelley is a career development coach who is dedicated to helping people discover their career path and land their dream jobs. Kelley and her partner Josh live in New York City from which she has served hundreds of professionals across the U.S., U.K., and Australia since 2012 to radically change their relationship with work.

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