The “New Year, New You” frenzy might not be your cup of tea, and we get it. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take some time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. Why Planning Matters (Even Without the Hype) Just like a ship without a rudder, your career can easily drift aimlessly without...
If you are looking for a career change. Then you’re not alone. From my experience as a career coach I have encountered countless individuals across all ages and stages of life find themselves looking for a change. Whether it’s the monotony of daily tasks, an imbalanced work-life balance, a toxic work environment, unexpected redundancy, or...
Can #AI help you get the job? Let me start by saying I am far from an AI expert, and I am aware there are many AI platforms specifically catering to support job applications in various forms. The Research A recent survey found that only 18% of US job seekers are using AI tools to...
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Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to change career/job whether it is due to work life/balance, the culture in the workplace is toxic, you’re not feeling challenged enough or your feeling burnt out. It is a very personal decision. Yet, many people remain unhappy in their work for longer than necessary. Why is that?...
This got me thinking about the role of working in the home. If this was a job that was advertised in the traditional way, listing some of the quantifiable responsibilities of being a stay-at-home parent, it would likely read something like this -
The only constant in life is change
Heraclitus
A job for life is a concept that is becoming extinct, the evolution of our life now runs hand in hand with the evolution of our career. Which means we constantly have to up-skill and adapt, to acquire new roles, that meet our needs and align with our purpose.
Well, I have to caveat that the only person who can answer that question is you! However as a career coach who has worked with a lot of clients pondering this question, I can give you some advice on how to make that decision, and that advice would be: First Things First Don’t quit on...
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