The Road to a New Career: How to Not Be Discouraged by Failures

Imagine you are at a crossroads and you have several paths in front of you. Which path will you choose?

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The route that appears to be the safest, with minimal risk. The road that leads directly into the unknown, even though I am afraid of what awaits me. A short journey that will quickly lead me to my destination, even though I don't know what awaits me there. A long journey, because I know it will bring me interesting experiences. The path that leads to something I have always wanted to achieve, even though it is challenging.

What is your attitude towards failure?

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I perceive failure as the end of the road, something that completely discourages me. Failure motivates me to try even harder, even when I feel disappointed. I take failure as an opportunity to learn, but it can be frustrating. I perceive failure as an essential part of the process that I must overcome. I take failure with a sense of perspective because I know it is not final.

How would you react if you received negative feedback from a supervisor or colleague?

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I would sink into myself and worry that I am not good enough. I would take notes and try to learn from the criticism, even if I felt uncomfortable. I would try to immediately look for a way to prove that I have what it takes to improve. I would try to understand what could have been done differently, but they wouldn't take me that seriously. I would appreciate it as a way to improve myself, and I don't take it personally.

If you had to start your career from scratch, what would you do first?

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I would immediately find a stable job that provides me with security. I would start studying new skills, even though it will be a long and challenging journey. I would try to find someone who can help guide me on the right path. I would try to do what I enjoy, even though it may not be the easiest. I would try to start a business, even though I'm not sure if I can handle it.

How do you react when things at work don't go as planned?

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I feel frustrated and am looking for excuses as to why it didn't work out. I will try to find out what can be done better and I will start over. I feel disappointed, but I am trying not to give up and continue working. I will try to get support from my colleagues so we can solve it together. I am finding out what could be improved and I see it as an opportunity for growth.

Imagine you're at an important work presentation, and the technology fails. How do you react?

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I feel confused and stressed, I don't know what to do. I will try to find an improvised solution and continue without delay. I am looking for help and will ask someone who can repair the device. I would laugh and try to lighten the situation, even though it is uncomfortable. I will try to continue with the presentation regardless of the technical issues.

How do you feel when something doesn't go as you expected?

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I feel like a failure and it really hurts me. I feel disappointment, but I know that it is not the end of the world. I am trying to figure out what happened and improve for next time. Sometimes it frustrates me, but I will try to find a way to overcome it. I always try to see something positive in failure and learn from it.

What feelings does the idea of a career change evoke in you?

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I feel very scared because I don't know what to expect. I feel excitement and enthusiasm because new challenges are interesting to me. I feel apprehensive, but at the same time, I know that it is a step in the right direction. I feel a little uncertain, but I know it is a necessary change. I feel ready and motivated for new challenges, even though I don't know exactly what awaits me.

What feelings do you have when something from your plan doesn’t go well?

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I will stop and focus on what didn't work out, which drains me a lot. I am looking for a way to bounce back and start over, even though I feel disappointed. I feel frustration, but I know I must keep going to achieve my goal. I am trying to learn from it, even though it was a challenging moment. For me, failure is only temporary, and I know that it is not the end.

How do you react when you get the opportunity for a major career change?

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I feel uncertain and am hesitant about whether this is the right step. I will immediately start thinking about all the advantages and opportunities that this change brings me. I am interested in this opportunity, but I am concerned that I might not be able to meet all the new requirements. I feel that this is an opportunity I can't miss, even though it carries some risk. I always focus on specific steps I can take to grasp this opportunity.

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