
Change is a natural part of life. If it wasn’t, you’d still hate vegetables as much as your younger self did, your brother would rock his 90s mall goth look well into his 30s and the world as a whole would be unable to advance.
People change for any number of reasons. Whether it’s a shift in interests, a developed skill unlocking new potential, societal demands or because they outright chose to. However, it’s important to remember nothing is off limits to change.
The career you’re either just entering or have spent decades in is just as susceptible to change as those clothes you feel out of fashion in. And you know what? That’s ok! In fact, it’s encouraged. Happiness and a sense of accomplishment are crucial to your well being. In fact, without them, you may find yourself with serious health problems.
Knowing when it’s time to change, however, can be as difficult as making the change itself. If you think a new career is on the horizon, consider these common signs:
Loss of Passion
If you’ve hit a point where waking up for work feels like a hundred mile journey through the desert, you have lost your passion. Losing your passion means what used to keep you motivated, excited and driven has either been lost.
As depressing as that sounds, it’s important to keep a positive perspective on it. Losing your passion is often the result of hitting a wall. You’re just as talented and driven as ever, but you’ve hit your growth limit. Perhaps it’s time to apply your skills to a new industry.
Feeling Inauthentic
As crucial as change is to lead a healthy life, so is being yourself. If you find yourself working at odds with your style, values or beliefs, that’s not only a heavy weight on your daily happiness but on your long-term career goals.
If your dream is to one day lead creative direction in an entertainment-focused ad agency, your role in a no-nonsense, B2B agency may fill your portfolio with everything that dream agency isn’t.
You’re Seeing Greener Grass
The job you have should feel like the only job you’ll ever need. While it’s impossible for a company to be absolutely perfect, you should feel valued, cared for and excited to contribute to the team.
When hearing friends or other professionals talk about their workplace, a slight feeling of jealousy or general desire to be in that environment is a clue your needs aren’t being met.
Realize it’s time to find a new career? Join Monikl to begin searching today.
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