Changing career – did you really like your job anyway?

For many, finding themselves in a redundancy situation can be an excellent time for reflection. It allows us to fully consider what we are trying to achieve on this earth and whether the course we have taken is the one we really want to.

Do I stay in the same career? Is this the time to consider a career change? What about self employment – is this the time to take the plunge? Should I take early retirement?

Spending time considering these issues is essential before commencing your job search. Why? Well, because the route you decide to take will dictate your job search strategy.

First though, you must decide upon the path you are about to take…

Did you really like your job?

Did you? I mean really like your job? Where you successful at it? If the answer to both these questions is a resounding YES then congratulations! You will get back to work in no time at all.

Even in difficult times, employers in your industry will snap up talented people who are passionate about what they do and have the ability to make a difference and create value for the business. Why wouldn’t they? It’s a no brainer! Sure, they may move somebody to make room for you, but make room they will!

Success follows passion. You can only be truly successful at something if you are passionate about it. Success requires commitment and lots of it! You will only commit yourself to something fully if you enjoy doing it. Think about the things you do well – it may be a particular sport, amateur dramatics or music. Remember the feeling you have when you are about to do something you really enjoy… the excitement, the adrenalin! Do you have that same feeling when you go to work?

If the answer is NO then the chances are you are in the wrong career. Someone has just afforded you the greatest opportunity of your life to change direction because you were never going to be successful at what you did.

You have the ability to achieve great success. But you will never truly succeed without enjoying what you do. You spend the vast majority of your waking day at work – surely you deserve to have fun!