05. In the search of new beginnings...

Category: Career and Purpose

05. 

Should I stay or should I leave? That is the question many of us ask ourselves
a few times a year.

Decision making is a personal journey, and both in our private and professional life. We have to be comfortable with making decisions for ourselves rather than for anyone else.In sessions focused on career coaching, though, I have seen these questions are useful to reflect on:

• What is important to me in my work? 
  We assume we know our priorities, but the fact is - they change. Security, growth, appreciation, culture, travel, finances, title, ethics, are just a few of the aspects that constantly change ranking in our mind.
  

• ​​What would be the ideal outcome, what would be the worst? 
  We live with uncertainty - in all aspects of our lives. Asking this question brings some clarity on our fears as well as on our hopes and expectations.
  
• What am I probably under appreciating? And what am I overvaluing?
  In the process of trying to make a decision, we often seek confirmation that this would be the right decision. 
  
• How will my decision - either way - impact others? 
  For so many of us, changing careers also means putting our families as well through a period of uncertainty, extra workload or relocation.
  
• Am I running towards or running away? Both forces are good motivators to make a change, it just helps to get some clarity, what is pushing and what is pulling us.

Well, I have given it some thought and I ready for new beginnings in my career. 
               That's excellent - congratulations! Here is…

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