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The first thing to bear in mind is that changing careers is not easy. If you talk to your colleagues about changing
careers, they might tell you you're mad, lost your mind or have caught the midlife career change
blues.
Then the head hunters you meet might tell you that you'll never get
the same salary and benefits package again.
On the other hand, if you are bored with the same old routine day in day and you are
letting your skills go to waste, changing fields is a sensible option to
consider.
However, there are a few key points to consider as part your career-change
strategy.
1. Make Sure Money Is Not Your Sole Deciding Factor
Be aware that workplace dissatisfaction and stress is the number-one cause of
health problem for working adults. Money won't make you happy if your job
doesn't suit you.
2. Undertake A Thorough Self-Assessment Before You Look for a Job in Another
Field
Remember, look before you leap and make sure the new field is a better fit
than your current one.
3. Don't Expect A Career Change To Happen Overnight
Changing careers is one of the most refreshing and energising things you can
do. However, you should expect that a career change will take a minimum of six
months to work through but more realistically, you should be prepared for this
time to stretch out to a year or more.
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