Thinking that it's time to change careers? You aren't the only one. Here are the top 7 reasons people switch their career fields.
Have you been unhappy at your job? Are you thinking that it might be time to look for a job in another career field? For the past couple of years, most people who are lucky enough to have full time employment have felt stuck in their jobs. Now that the job market is showing signs of recovery, those same people are starting to think more seriously about making a change.
Here are the top 7 reasons that people switch career fields. If any of these sounds familiar, you may want to begin taking steps now to be more prepared, get more training or just have all of your “ducks in a row” when you finally make the switch.
- It isn't what you thought it would be like – This happens to the best of us. We decide what type of career we want, and get the necessary education to get where we want to be. This should be a happy ending, right? Sometimes, once we start working in the field, we discover that it isn't as exciting as we thought, or we find that we don't have the desire to really make this job our career. Career disappointment isn't the end of the world. With some creative thinking, you can use your skills and talents in a field that suits you better.
- Becoming interested in an evolving field – As technology changes, new careers form. Today, there are many industries that didn't exist 10 or 15 years ago. If you have a passion for a new field, it may be the best time to get in on the ground floor.
- Declining jobs in your industry – Some industries are moving jobs overseas, while others just aren't in as big of demand anymore. If you think your industry is declining and you career path isn't looking as bright as it once was, planning for a career change before you end up without a job is key.
- Your life and needs change – As you grow and your life changes, you may find that your job doesn't meet your needs as much now as it once did. For example, a fast paced job that requires tons of travel may have been exciting and fun several years ago, but now that you have a family and children, all of the time away may not be working for you.
- It's never too late to follow a dream – If you have a dream that you never had a chance to chase, sometimes there comes a time when you just have to go for it. Many people leave jobs because they feel the need to follow their passions.
- Reducing stress – That high stress job that gave you such a rush before might be causing so much stress that it is negatively impacting your personal life and your health. It might just be time for a vacation, but it could be time for a bigger change.
- You just aren't challenged anymore – A lot of the time it is just about not being challenged. If you spend most of your time wishing for a chance to be more creative, to try new things and reach for new goals, it might be time for a change.
Do any of these sound familiar? Have you ever changed your career field? If so, why? Let me know in the comments.
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By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer for PhillyJobsBlog, along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.
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