Do Not Be Frightened of Switching Your Vocation
February 16th, 2010
Don’t always listen to the weird things that people talk about when you mention the fact that you want to change your job. To be honest, a lot of what is spoken about career strategies is a load of rubbish.This is one of a series of articles to help you understand the truth about changing your job and preparing properly for a job interview.Let’s start by tackling some of the career myths that you might have heard of.
- Career Myth: You can’t make a living doing something you really, truly loveThis is the grand-daddy of career myths, the belief that you can’t have a “practical” career doing something that you were passionate about. It has to be one or the other.
This myth is rooted in fear. Fear that we have to sacrifice our happiness to make a living. Don’t buy the myth that you can’t earn a living by doing what you love.
- Career Myth: Asking “What’s the best thing for me to do?” is the right question
This is one of the most common questions asked when considering a career change or a career move. It seems like a logical analysis - weigh the pros and cons and evaluate the balance.
Do not ask yourself this question!! It rarely leads you to the answers you’re seeking. It will lead you to feeling overwhelmed with options (sound familiar?), or feeling like you have to choose what’s practical over what seems to be impractical.
The question that will lead you to answers is simple (but not easy!!) It is “What do I really want to do?” This is a very different question than “what’s best?”
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