Career Corner

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It’s easy to want a new career. It’s harder to take the steps to actually make it happen.

We all know someone who is miserable in their job. But – they are paralyzed by fear and can’t make a change. Here’s some of the typical excuses:

• What if I don’t find another job???
• I don’t want to give up the benefits that I have at this company.
• I don’t have time to make a career change!
• I’ve been here a long time – I don’t want to give up my retirement benefits.
• I’m not sure what I’d do if I did make a change!

Any of these reasons could be valid. But – most of the time…they are just an excuse – something to mask fear in a person’s life.

Time and time again, we see people that choose to make a change to a career that’s a better fit – and are very happy that they’ve made the change. Often, they realize only afterward just how miserable they were in their previous job. And – after the change, they often make more money and have even better benefits.

But – it takes courage…and a plan to make it happen.

What are your plans for 2010? How about stop making excuses…and make the change to a career that’s a better fit for you.

At Leadership Equip, LLC we can help. We can help you find your ‘true self’ (personality, passions, values, skills) – and help you develop a plan to find a career that’s a better fit.

Not ready to pay a career coach? No problem – check out our free podcasts at www.leadershipequip.com. Here’s where you’ll find ideas of how to identify a career that’s a better fit for you. And – that’s where we share stories of folks that have already made a change.

Don’t let another year pass you by – find a career that’s a better fit in 2010!