Changing Careers in a new worldChanging Careers can trigger stressful feelings about finances. So, try not to get too stressed out, because you are not alone. I wanted to keep working after I retired. I was concerned because I desired more income than my pension provided me, and wanted to explore other career avenues to keep active. I was tired of the career I was in for the last 35 years, and wanted a career change. We all can become creatures of habit, living safely within our comfort boundaries with the familiar job, even if it is boring. Changing careers and fears of an unknown career destiny can conjure up worries, concerns about money, and cause us anxiety. So, how do we deal with feelings of apprehension in connection with changing careers?
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You may not have the option to change careers, and decide to stay where you are; because at least, it is predictable and secure, with a steady paycheck. Or, you may not have a choice because of company downsizing or layoff. An alternative is keeping your present job while formulating a step by step action plan on paper, planning for your new career. Or, you could get more specialized training for your current job for an advancement. Maybe you desire a lateral or related career, as an upgrade to the Job you presently are in.
Training and school can be completed at your own pace over a period of time, so that the transition into the new career or advancement within your current job is less stressful to your system.
It is OK to want a job and get a job. But, why not look further into your job future. Why not begin thinking in terms of finding a career, instead of settling for another job with promise. A job is something that can be short term for financial reasons and for immediate survival. A job can also be a stepping stone for experience gained to catapult you into another, better job; possibly Ideal Dream Job.
When you are searching for a new career, keep in mind what your interests are. Get to know your self better through taking various Career and Personality Tests. Taking assessment tests is actually part of your career planning, in which you get more familiar with what things you like and don't like to do in a job. If you don’t know this, how can you pick a job you like? Career Education*Skilled jobs usually require a high school diploma, plus a year or so of additional training.*A technical career takes approximately two years and possibly requires an internship or apprenticeship. *A trade or craft usually requires a four year apprenticeship. *Professional careers usually require at least a bachelor degree (Four years of college, and usually Graduate School.) *You will probably want to know more about the fields which are growing the fastest. *You especially do not want to get a job in some dying, old industry. As brand new career fields open up, others close. Sometimes career advice or career change advice can be useful from a qualified career counselor. They can help you find a career path when unsure of your career direction when changing careers.
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