Conversations with loved ones, colleagues, or people working in a new field can raise useful questions and give you a more realistic perspective on changing careers.
When making career decisions, we’re influenced by our family’s opinions, our colleagues’ experiences, and ideas about what counts as success. But not every perspective has to shape your direction. Try talking to people who know your strengths, as well as those already working in a field that interests you. Their experiences can help you understand what the day-to-day reality of the work is like, while your own priorities will help you decide which of their advice is useful to you.
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