You don't have to figure out your career on your own just because we’re not taught how to manage our careers. We’re taught what and how to get jobs but rarely, if ever, how to manage our careers once we’re in them. So, don’t feel like you’re left on your own. Try one, two, or a few of these tips to help you with your career, and don’t leave your career to chance.
There are lots and LOTS of remote ‘gigs’ and ‘jobs’ out there, but what about ‘careers’? Yup. Absolutely you can continue in your career or create a whole new one if you’ve been wanting to. The secret? Remote First companies.
Remote First companies are organizations that generally don’t have a physical location anywhere. They are 100% digital. And more often than not their employees work far and wide.
I believe that it is absolutely necessary to tap into your creativity if you are even considering a career change.
Career changes come about for several different types of reasons but they all have the same outcome - you have to pivot into something different than what you are doing now. While a lot of people find that terrifying, I see it as the ultimate opportunity to do something that makes you truly happy. It’s the chance to do something that fulfills you in a way your old job didn’t.
Quick question. If money wasn’t an object, what would you do for a career?
What was your gut reaction, initial, no over-thinking response? Is it worlds apart from what you do now? Or is it being the bomb ass boss at your current gig? What is it you want to do with your career — really? I know, I know … easier asked than answered. Or … just maybe, deep down you know the answer, but you’re afraid of the answer or you have no idea how to move forward.
Is your mantra "UGH! I'm so bored at work!"? You might be in a rut, so how do you get motivated to get out of your rut? Ask yourself a few questions and get down to the specifics. Not just your ‘job,’ but what exactly about your job makes you feel bored. Here’s what you can do to get out of rut job. For good.
You want a job that makes you happy? Job satisfaction is comprised of a lot of factors but for you to be truly happy in your career, you need to focus on yourself - because your personal connection to the work is where the career passion comes from. So, where do you start? In order to find a job that makes you happy? You need to ask yourself ONE tough question…
