5 Questions to Find Out if You Should Find a New Path
You can ask yourself these questions to find out if you need a career change
So let me start by saying, I’m not trying to get you to quit your job. Especially in these trying times, a lot of us don’t have the luxury of even considering this as an option.
Also, I think the idea of a dream job can in some cases be dangerous, chasing something that is just an fantasized-ideal that unfortunately doesn’t actually exist.
However, life is short and it’s well-known that one of the most common regrets in old age is not pursuing your dreams. In addition to this, the average person will change career 5–7 times in their lives. With these two things in mind, what about you? Is it the right time for a change in your career?
Here are 5 questions to help you make that decision:
#1 Do I ever wake up in the morning and look forward to work?
This is the dream right? It’s the opposite of waking up and dreading your whole day. As the saying goes, “Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life”.
#2 Can I happily introduce what I do when meeting a group of new people?
I think this one is so important, even though it’s such an subjective question. It’s something I constantly aspire to. If you can’t be proud of what you do, how can you do it passionately and take things to the next level?
#3 Do I ever get suddenly inspired and have to make notes or tell people about my job?
If you can answer yes to this one, it means you have a job that you are passionate about, that is constantly on your thoughts, in a good way. Your mind is just popping with ideas & creativity, which is a great state to be in.
#4 Is this something I can see myself doing in ten years? Thirty years?
As the saying goes, you have to see the forest and not the trees. Maybe your current path is better in the short-term financially, but if you are going to end up disappointed & disillusioned after 5 years of doing it, it’s simply not worth it.
#5 Is the absolute worst part of my job something I am willing to put up with?
Maybe you have a job that is quite fine in some aspects, perhaps even good or great. However, every position also has its downsides, be it a 2-hour commute each way, night-shifts or constant travel. Is the worst part of your job a deal-breaker for you? Is it taking away precious time & energy to improve yourself or spend time on special people?
