5 Signs That You Desperately Need A Career Change

We often spend more time at work than we do at home. The workplace can be considered a home away from home, so your job should be something you enjoy doing and it should be a place where you are happy to be. Some say that when you love your job, you will never work another day in your life. All is well when you love your job, but what if you are one of those who wakes up each morning with the feeling of utter dread that you have to get up and go to work? There may come a time in your life when you need a career change, though, and there are several tell-tale signs that you are ready to take the leap and change your life.

You Lack Passion:

Passion is one of the most important attributes you can bring to your career. It is what excites you, and what makes you want to go to work each day. You can have all the skills necessary to do the job, but if you lack passion, your performance will be poor and you will never be able to produce greatness in what you do.

Passion is the major driver for innovation. New and great ideas are born through those who are passionate about their career and truly love what they do. If you are not passionate about your job, you will not grow, simple as that.

Boredom:

If you spend most of your workday staring at the clock until it is time to go home, you may just be bored with your job. Job boredom usually occurs when someone does not have enough stimulation to keep them interested. Perhaps you sit at a computer entering data all day, or are just not challenged enough; scenarios like these can lead to boredom quickly.

When you are bored, it is hard to stay focused. Time drags on and all you want to do is be anywhere other than at your job. This is especially true if you have been in your career for several years. If you frequently suffer from boredom at work, it is probably time for a change and looking at starting a new career.

You Are Not Fulfilled:

Many people choose a career for the way it makes them feel inside. People want to the good feeling that they are making a positive difference and doing what they were meant to do with their life. It is about following your dreams and getting paid for doing it.

When you don’t feel fulfilled by what you do for work, it can make you feel empty inside. Going through the motions of doing the work is not enough; there must be a purpose.

Motivation:

Motivation is what drives people to rise out of bed and power through the day with a happy face. In order to do just about anything in this world, you need to feel alive and motivated to do it.

Motivation is key when it involves your career. Most people are required to go to work each day in order to earn a living and pay their bills. If you lack motivation in this area of your life, it can be problematic to your life as a whole. People lose motivation when they are unhappy with their job or the company that they work for.

Depression At Work:

When going to work makes you feel depressed, it is time to re-evaluate your career options. It may be that you have an egotistical or a toxic boss, or overly dramatic and negative co-workers, or even feel unappreciated and that your work does not matter. Instead of fighting this battle, explore your options and find a career that makes you want to go to work each day.

Embarking on the journey toward a new career can be a scary road to travel for many people. If you are unhappy with your current job, though, it can be an exciting and a rewarding road full of new possibilities. Since you spend more time at work than you typically do at home, you should enjoy what you do and be happy when you are there doing it.

“When people ask me if I have a hobby, or what my hobby is? My answer always is ‘my hobby is what I do everyday for a job.’ It truly is.”

Do you love what you do? Do you look forward to waking up in the morning and heading to work? Do you feel excited and passionate about what you do everyday at work? If the answer is no, then it is time to start evaluating and consider a change of direction in your life.

Ray Mancini