A Little of Everything

I mentioned about switching career earlier. If you are still not sure if it is possible, or how one could go about it, try to get your hands on last month’s issue of Personal Money.

I came across an article in that issue, which I believe will inspire many of those who have had this idea roving in their mind for a long time. Read how:

• A finance associate turned into fashion buyer
• A sales manager became writer
• A sales and promotion personnel switched path to become photographer
• A chemical engineer - this is the best one - converted his profession to tap dancing and destiny consulting!

So, it is not totally unachievable, as you can see from the examples. As long as you define clearly what your dream career is, find out more about it, gain the necessary experience, and, finally, take action to grab that dream job when the opportunity presents itself!

Are you happy with where you are or what you are doing right now?

No, this is not about whether you are at home trying to clear up a pile of dirty laundry, or hanging out in the department store for a shopping spree at this moment. I’m referring to your job or career.

While many people truly love what they are doing and making a living out of it, a whole lot more people hated their jobs for various reasons – underpaid, long working hours, pressure from boss, stressful deadlines, etc. But I believe there are many out there also asked this question - “Am I in the right career?”

Then one will start to contemplate … “Should I make a career change?”

Well, making a big career change it not easy, especially if you are the bread winner of your family, and have mortgage and loans to pay off. Before taking that big step, may be you should ask yourself more questions.

• What are you good at? Your skills and talents are not necessarily related to your academic qualifications.
• What do you find most enjoy doing and will give you a sense of satisfaction and achievement?
• What kind of job allows you to apply those skills and talents?
• How much does that kind of job pay? Will you take a job that pays less than your current one?
• Would the salary of the new job be able to support your current standard of living? Or are you going to lower your standard of living?

So, do seriously consider these aspects before making that career-switching decision.