So you are in your 30’s now, but still aren’t sure if you’ve
got the right career. The thought of changing careers just can’t get out of
your head. What are you supposed to do now?
Before deciding to switch careers, know its pros and cons
first.
PROs
1. You can quit a boring job.
If you have a job that makes you feel bored or unmotivated
most of the time, then there is no reason you should keep it. There’s no way
you can give your best in a job that doesn’t make you happy at all.
2. You can start anew.
In order for you to have a fresh start at something you
love, you must have the courage to detach yourself from the stability you have
at the moment. Though it might seem scary to be starting all over again, this
should also excite you as you will be entering a new phase in your life and
career.
3. You feel younger.
After you’ve switched careers, it is likely that you have to
work with people who are much younger than you. Instead of getting intimidated,
you should look at it as an opportunity to be young again. You will be
impressed with how unique young people’s ideas are, and this will push you to
go beyond your limits as well.
CONs
1. Having financial instability.
Ideally, you should have enough funds to prepare for times
like this, but this is not always the case. Especially if you have a family to
support, you simply cannot afford to not have a regular salary. Before you
decide to change jobs or careers, be sure you have a plan as to how to keep
your finances afloat.
2. You might be rejected.
If you’ve spent years in a career or job that’s irrelevant
to what you are passionate about, it’s likely that you don’t have relevant work
experience to show your potential employers. In this case, you need to be ready
to face rejections. You may, however, start building your qualifications to be
considered for the job you want.
3. You need to go out of your comfort zone.
When you change careers, you will have to do things you
haven’t done before, meet people you haven’t met before, and so on. In short,
everything is going to be new to you, and this could mean you having to go out
of your comfort zone. For some people, this is very scary, and it could take
time for you to adjust to your new environment.
Conclusion
Ideally, a person has to decide on what career path to take
at the age of 20 or so, but this doesn’t mean that those who are in their 30’s
cannot anymore choose another career for themselves. If you are seriously
considering changing careers, you
should plan your every move. It would help also if you can find a mentor who
will guide you through this crucial stage in your career and personal life.
