Checklist: 7 signs that it's time for you to change the scope of activities

SASHA SAVINA

Changing jobs is often unpleasant., but, alas, an inevitable part of our life: a model in which a person works in the same company for more than twenty years, is becoming increasingly rare today. We have already told how to understand that you and your company are not suitable for each other, but sometimes breaking off relations with an employer is not enough - it may turn out that it’s not that you need a vacation or you and your colleagues don’t approach each other, but you have to do something completely different. We tell how to understand that you need to change the scope of activity - or at least think about it.

Changing jobs doesn't help

Very often, when we are dissatisfied with work, the problem is solved by changing the company or position - for example, when there are not enough opportunities for growth and development, it is difficult to find a common language with colleagues or your own values do not converge with the values of the company. If you have lost motivation, a new setting and tasks can lift your spirits and help you enjoy your work again.

True, this is not always the case, and a change of company does not bring the desired result. Maybe you just had no luck twice - or maybe the thing is in the profession itself and that you are interested in a completely different field. It also happens that in your work you like everything - the company, the team, and the financial side of the issue - except for direct business. And this is also a reason to think.

You can not imagine the future with this work

"Where do you see yourself in five years?" - A standard question of interviews, over which, however, it is worthwhile to periodically reflect. If the thought that in five years you will be doing everything the same, terrifies you, perhaps the time for change has come. Of course, in any work there may come a period when you have to do monotonous things or take on not the most interesting duties. But if this period has been delayed, perhaps this field of activity simply does not suit you.

Are you bored

Let's be honest: there are not that many people who like absolutely everything in their work (if there are any at all). Almost in any profession there are tasks that you want to get rid of as soon as possible - another thing, if you feel that work in principle consists of such tasks. Think about what you like to do in your free time - you can at least try to include it in your daily activities. For example, if you want to interact more with people, you can move from practice to teaching.

An important remark: the loss of interest in everything can hide hardening and depression - if you feel that business is not limited to boredom, and everyday affairs have ceased to bring joy, you should consult with a specialist.

You do not use your abilities

Sometimes there is a reason to change what you are doing, even when at first glance everything seems to be safe. For example, you do a good job with responsibilities, but you feel that you cannot truly manifest yourself in your current position: abilities and skills with which you are satisfied remain unclaimed and in general you feel that this is simply “not yours.”

You can try to slightly change what you are doing now, or you can look for a new sphere - for example, find a job where knowledge of foreign languages is finally useful. You should think about this if some of your duties are uncomfortable or you seriously dislike important aspects of work. For example, if you find it difficult to communicate with new people, perhaps the work of a sales manager will not work for you - even if you are good at it.

You are jealous of friends

We have already spoken more than once about the benefits of envy - no matter how paradoxical it may sound, this feeling helps to see what we lack in our own lives. The work is directly related: for example, if you think that friends are doing something more exciting, you may need to look for a company where you need to express yourself from different sides. Similarly, with other signs: you want more creativity? Regularly go on business trips? Or communicate with people of a certain circle - for example, from an educational environment? Experts advise you to analyze whether you can add the missing elements to your current job - or think about more dramatic changes.

Do not forget to soberly assess what happens to others: regular business trips can exhaust, and in the creative profession often less stability than if you worked in an office. The main thing here is not to "copy" someone else's life, but to understand the direction in which you would like to move.

Salary no longer motivates

It is unlikely that anyone will argue that wages are a very important element of motivation in any work area. It will also help to track when everything goes "not there": if the increase in payments improves mood, but not for a long time or does not raise it at all - perhaps it’s not just a reward, but that you don’t like what you do.

By and large, this principle can be extended to other aspects of the work: if the bonuses no longer outweigh the drawbacks, and there are more boring tasks than interesting projects, it is time to reconsider the priorities. At work, we spend eight hours a day, often more than with close relatives and friends - it would be good to receive not only money from this, but also pleasure.

Are you ready to start over and donate something

Changes in work, even pleasant and long-awaited, are always stressful, let alone talk about a cardinal change in the sphere of activity. That is why, before changing everything dramatically, it is worth assessing whether you are ready for a drastic step - or it is better to move gradually and look for adjacent positions in an industry close to you. Alas, those who start all over again often have to sacrifice something: it is possible to lose money, look for contacts again or earn a reputation in a new field.

“Your expectations should be realistic: you start at the beginning, which means at the very bottom,” said business consultant Alex Aberle. “You’ll have to revise your finances and lifestyle. Moreover, you may find that you have to look for an internship to get to the initial stage - it was exactly with me! Do not think that you are above it. If you are seriously thinking about a new career path, you may have to do something not very interesting or, as it seems to you, no longer suitable by age ... do it anyway. to become a wonderful experience, but also help you make sure that you made the right decision. "

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