How do you know it's time to start a new chapter of your life?

What are the reasons you should consider before making the big decision?

If you have been pondering over such questions, you are reading the right post.


1⃣ How to figure out if you should make the move?

→ Evaluation of your current job

◾️Find your current job boring?
◾️Does it not excite you to take up new challenges?
◾️Do you not feel happy about having to wake up every day and work?

◾️Has it become too monotonous to handle?
◾️Do you like memes that mock your job? (just asking 👀)
◾️Do you feel you are doing the job out of compulsion and not out of passion?

◾️Is your current job hampering your mental and physical health?
◾️Have you not been getting enough time to spend on other things, like following a hobby or travelling with your family?
◾️Do you feel stuck and feel no personal and professional development?

If you have answered yes to all these questions without any second thoughts, your job, unfortunately, is not "the one".


2⃣ What are the steps to take to make the transition?

◾️Analysis of your Interests
- List down your interests, skills and strengths

◾️Map your career trajectory
- Track your progress of your performance

Sometimes the fault is not external. Upon self-reflection, if you find out that you could have done more and still have a spark to give it some more time, don't hesitate. You can shift your career if you are unsure at any point.

◾️Research

- Categorize your skills that are in demand and that can be monetized
- Networking and asking questions from professionals are an integral part of the research

◾️Start experimenting

- Do not be afraid to test the trial and error method on the side to check if you will be able to do it
- Start planning and taking baby steps


3⃣ Sort Your Priorities

✔ Financial Stability
✔ Personal and Professional Growth
(Gaining knowledge, Working to solve bigger problems, balancing emotional stability)
✔ Hitting Personal goals (it could be anything from small goals like work-life balance to larger goals like taking an international trip. Your job should support your personal goals)
✔ More Opportunities
✔ Flexibility
✔ Recognition and support


These are some of the most important (but not limited to the list above) factors that one should consider to attain job satisfaction in the next job.

Compromises can be done in some areas but not on your priorities which is why it's important to sort them.

What are your priorities?

Merry Christmas