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| Is It Time For a New Career? |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
Don't evade the question. You can do this. Just take a deep breath, answer honestly, and find out if it's time to change jobs and move on to something different at a new career .
1. It's Sunday night, which means you'll be back to work tomorrow at 9 a.m. sharp. You're filled with a sense of:
a. dread. You can't bear the fact that your precious weekend is over already, and you're bracing yourself for the inevitable stress that Monday is sure to bring.
b. purpose. It's always nice to have a break, but your job helps you feel accomplished and important, and you appreciate the structure it brings to your life.
c. ambivalence. Work is good, but how can any job compare to the joy of lounging in your pajamas watching back-to-back episodes of "Lost"?
2. Compared with those who started in your company the same time you did, you are:
a. lagging behind. Your peers have been promoted to executive and managerial positions, while your job hasn't changed much at all since you began your new career.
b. ahead of the curve. You're climbing higher than those who've been there longer than you, and you've got your sights set even higher.
c. par for the course. You've earned a promotion or two in your tenure at the company, but nothing that truly sets you apart from your peers.
3. Your boss' job is one that you:
a. would never want, not in a million years. Who needs the added stress?
b. aspire to. It's exactly where you see yourself in a few years.
c. could take or leave. You're open to advancement, but you're also content in your current position.
4. The saying "you learn something new every day" is:
a. not true for you. You've milked this job for all it's worth, and there's really nothing left to learn.
b. an understatement. The learning curve on your job is tremendous, and you're constantly challenged to polish your skills.
c. probably true. You've certainly learned a lot in your job, though it's not necessarily groundbreaking information on a daily basis.
5. When you talk with friends about their jobs, you're:
a. envious. You can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to love what you do.
b. amazed. How did you end up in such a great position, while those around you change jobs and drift from one crummy place to the next?
c. comforted. From the looks of it, everyone is experiencing the same kinds of career ups and downs you are.
If you answered mostly A's, you need to run, not walk, in the opposite direction to a new career. This job is killing you! Nothing is worth the stress that comes from hating your job. Take some time to think about what really makes you happy, and pursue the new career full force.
If you answered mostly B's, you've achieved career nirvana. Congratulations on joining the ranks of those who've found fulfilling, challenging, exciting work! Enjoy your job, and use your positive position to encourage those who haven't been so fortunate and change jobs so frequently.
If you answered mostly C's, your career falls in the average range. While you certainly don't hate your job, you could be getting more out of it. Consider investing time in an evaluation with your boss, continuing education classes, or special projects at work that reignite your passion for what you do.
Is it career detour time? Navigate your way to CollegeSurfing.com, and forge a new career path today.
About the author:
http://www.collegesurfing.com/content
Amanda Fornecker is a staff writer at The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.
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