3 August 2010

You spend around a third of your time at work.

That's an awful lot of your life to sacrifice if it's a daily grind that leaves you miserable, stressed and exhausted. Yet remarkably few of us give any real thought to establishing a career plan. You may well think it's already too late, but people of all ages have made significant and lasting changes to their lives by rethinking the way they earn their living.

Sometimes circumstances force us to reassess our careers. redundancy, business failure or illness can unexpectedly leave us without financial support, and suddenly the world looks a very threatening place.

The important thing to remember at this point is not to panic; the worst that can happen is rarely as bad as you expect, and it hardly ever happens quickly. The money situation may look terrifying, but a couple of days spent rethinking your work ethic won't make things worse. But it could make them a whole lot better. Permanently.

At this stage, most people just try to replace the income that's been lost, replacing one job with a remarkably similar post elsewhere. Instead, consider changing your life for the better. It's not easy advice to follow, but the rewards, both personal and financial, are often life-changing. It may be well worth getting a third party view of your options and opportunities. They can help you to identify exactly what you want to do, and then provide real, effective support and advice in helping you make the change.

Make a diary note of the date when you sat down to do some serious career planning. It's never too late, and you'll remember it as the day that changed your life for the better.

 

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