With the beginning of the new course, it is a good time to analyze our personal and professional situation to make the changes that best suit us.
September is a month of changes: the end of summer is coming, the holidays are over, the children go back to school and the adults begin a new work season. It is then the perfect time to decide what important changes we want to make in our lives, such as continue in the same job or look for another.
Currently it is not easy to look for a new job, there is little supply and a lot of demand, but if you need a change, you should go for it. It is not a question of leaving your current job to start looking for another, especially if your financial situation is not very favorable, although you can start looking to achieve an improvement and that place that you hope to get.
Why change?
The two main reasons for wanting to change jobs are money and personal satisfaction Working on something that does not fulfill you or make you happy can wear you down inside, and that will mean that you will never actually be able to enjoy total happiness, no matter how much money you earn from what you do.
According to a study, work-life balance is the most important thing for 90% of people, even more than salary. There is no doubt that having a job that does not allow you to enjoy family time does not make you feel comfortable, and that is undoubtedly a compelling reason to want to change.
Purposes
We all have a purpose in life, no matter how small or big. On many occasions, our work activity takes us away from the one we have, and it is advisable not to let it go too much, since we run the risk of accommodate us and not looking for the change we really need. There are people who even change their working life, not just the job they have at that moment, dedicating themselves to something completely different but that undoubtedly fulfills them more.
Errors in the change
Changing jobs must be analyzed as much as possible to make sure it is what we really want, since it is not a question of changing every now and then. To be successful in your decision, it is very important that you keep in mind not to make these mistakes:
- Do not investigate the new company : Changing jobs is an investment in yourself and your future, and therefore you must be very clear about where you are going. Educate yourself and research everything you can about the new company before making a decision.
- overvalue ourselves : If you are stuck in your job and you see that you never progress, perhaps it is your responsibility for not having demonstrated that you deserve that improvement. Many times we think that we are the best at what we do, when in reality that is not the case. With humility and honesty you will analyze everything much better.
- exchange for money : Money is a compelling reason, yes, but changing solely for that reason is a mistake that can be very expensive. Just as important or more important than your salary is knowing if what you are going to do allows you to develop as a professional and as a person.
In short, a job change requires a lot of thought, but it is something that can be good for a large number of people to achieve happiness and professional fulfillment.