Signs It Might Be Time to Switch Careers

People often leave jobs because they are looking to advance their careers. They want a better position, pay, and/or work environment, and they look for better opportunities elsewhere.

The reasons people choose to change careers can be a bit more complex, however.

If you have found yourself experiencing one or more of these things, perhaps it’s time to consider switching careers:

Your industry is shrinking or is at risk for becoming obsolete due to competition, advancing technologies, or other factors.
Your job never changes. You’ve become bored in your career, and finding a new position within the industry won’t help.
Your new ideas and input are never considered by your colleagues or supervisors.
You’ve stopped caring about your work.
Your current career stresses you out and/or exhausts you.
Your self-esteem has suffered.
You’ve grown envious of people who have rewarding careers in other industries, and you long for meaningful work.
You think about quitting often.
You’ve only stayed because of the pay, and you would leave if you could afford to.
You’ve developed new interests, and dream of pursuing them for a living.

Next Steps to a New Career

While switching careers can be a challenge, the rewards — financial, psychological, emotional, and otherwise — can more than justify the effort and focus required to achieve them.

If you are serious about making a career switch, you need a plan.

Consider these steps:

Create a set of goals. Decide which career you want to pursue, as well as a realistic timetable for making the switch.
Seek advice. Find a mentor or consult other industry professionals who can provide inspiration and input on making your goal a reality.
Expand your expertise. Look for opportunities to boost your skill set, including conducting independent study, participating in internships, obtaining occupational licensing, and/or going back to school.
Make the jump. No two industries are the same. If you can’t immediately find a position in your new industry comparable to the one you had in your old one, consider pursuing part-time, entry-level, or freelance opportunities that will get your foot in the door.

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Signs It Might Be Time to Switch Careers