According to Richard Bolles, author of “What Color Is Your Parachute?” today’s workers are tired of simply working to keep busy or working to pay the bills. They’re ready for jobs that give their lives meaning.
But choosing a career that provides meaning and purpose can mean pay cuts, the added expense of returning to college, and finding new careers that compliment current skills. At first glance, the perceived hardships can cause you to turn away from the idea of finding a career that makes you happy and stick with a career that provides a sense of security. But if you truly want to find fulfillment in your life, if you’re ready to go to work thanking God for your job, and if you’re ready to prove to yourself that dreams do come true, you have to take a look at these reports…
Business Week Online shares a free video showcasing several men and women who’ve chosen to switch careers, midstream. One man took a 50% pay cut and has never looked back! To watch the report, visit http://feedroom.businessweek.com/?fr_story=747033e851a9689d3b69dd7428fba5386c80d306&rf=sitemap
Damon Yougn dropped out of college, but returned later to discover that his new career as a radiographer was the perfect fit. To read the full article, visit http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04122007/273911
Yes, starting over requires sacrifices. Yes, starting over can sometimes put a financial strain on your budget, but you have to stop to ask yourself, “Do I really want to be this miserable for the rest of my life or would I rather be doing something I love?”
Come back on Wednesday as we talk more about switching careers.
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