Changing Jobs Doesn’t Always Mean Moving On

Changing Jobs Doesn’t Always Mean Moving On

Changing jobs can feel both exciting and daunting, but leaving isn’t always the only option. Find out how to test your assumptions and prepare for your next step.

Sometimes you may long for an entirely new career when all that’s missing from your current job is more autonomy, different responsibilities or room to learn. At other times, a job that seems good on paper simply doesn’t align with what matters to you. Before making a major decision, explore what could change where you are and what would require a fresh start. The answers can help you distinguish between an idea and a genuine goal.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine you are at an intersection of roads without signposts. How do you decide which direction to take?

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When you hear the word "beginning," what comes to your mind first?

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You get a day just for yourself, without any obligations. How will you use it?

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Your surroundings claim that you need to change something. How do you respond?

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What is stopping you from making the change you desire?

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Imagine that tomorrow you can wake up with one new ability. What would it be?

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When do you feel that you are really changing?

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How do you behave when something new doesn't work as expected?

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How do you envision life "after the change" that you long to make?

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What do you rely on the most when deciding to make a change?

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I long for change. But where to actually begin?

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