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But how do you know when you should change careers? Is it ever too early—or too late? Let’s take a look at common signs that a career change may be just the thing you need.
Your body may know it’s time to move on before your brain does. Take cues from how your body feels throughout your work day. Ask yourself questions like:
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as an experience “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Feeling exhausted, cynical, negative, distant, and less effective are all classic signs of burnout in a professional context.
Signs that you’re being undervalued at your current job include:
One way to determine if you’re being undervalued is to research comparable positions using tools like Glassdoor. Be sure to take into account your experience level, geographic location, value of benefits, and any other factors when determining if your current salary is appropriate. If you discover that what you make doesn’t match other salaries in your field, it may be time for a career shift.
It can be hard to recognize that you’re staying in a career when your passion or ambition have disappeared. Take some time to reflect on your career thus far. Ambition can wax and wane over the course of a career, so ask yourself:
If you’ve determined it’s the right time to switch careers, how do you accomplish such a big goal? Take time to prepare for this change by:
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