Career Change - It Is Never Too Late!

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Career Change? It Is Never Too Late

But how do you go about doing this? Well, let's start with the scenario that you are okay with you current job, but the hours, pay, responsibility or various other factors are not to your liking. You have to take responsibility for the situation that you are now in. You made certain choices that put you here. Alright, now you can go to the supervisor or boss and request changes that may improve your situation. Can you work more or less hours? A different shift? Is there a possibility of becoming a supervisor? can you work from home a few days per week?

Write down any and all questions you can think of. If you are going to flat out ask for a raise, you had better be able to come up with some good reasons as the why you deserve it.

When any of my employees would ask for a raise, I wanted to know why they felt they deserved it. Not just because they felt one was due. I would then try and "feel out" what the real reason was. Usually it is job dissatisfaction. If they were willing to take on more responsibility and re-energize themselves, I would be more than willing to increase their rate of pay. If not then we would discuss the reality of a career change and I would help them as much as possible.

Values, Morals, Ethics

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Perhaps you just know that a career change is what you crave, and you should be honest with yourself about it. Sit down with a pen and paper and write down the top 10 or 20 things you love to do.

Find something that you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life. - Harvey MacKay

Why are these things on the list? Now, is there a way for you to make enough money at any of these things to support yourself and your family? Could you get by on less income? Most of us overspend. Take a look at the needsvswants article. to help you make this decision.