Signs You're Ready For A Career Change

Perhaps you feel dread at the thought of going into work, the Sunday blues are becoming increasingly more painful, or you just aren’t motivated anymore. When you start feeling this way, chances are that you’re ready for a career change. It could be you’ve done your role for that bit too long, or just are looking for a new challenge to sink your teeth into - perhaps you’ve always wanted to work for the Royal Ambulance? Or always fancied yourself as a marketer? No matter what it is, in this article we take a look at some signs you’re ready for a career change and how we can help you to do this.

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You no longer want to go into work 

One of the first tell-tale signs that you’re ready for a career change is if you no longer want to go to work. Did you used to enjoy heading into the office and getting stuck into your tasks? But now you find yourself dragging your feet and just feeling flat about going in? This is a clear sign that the job you’re doing isn’t working for you any more. Life is too short to be unhappy and considering we spend most of our time in the workplace, you want to make sure it’s somewhere you don’t dread going to.

You aren’t excited about career progression

Career progression is so important for any job - you don’t want to just be stuck doing the same thing for years on end without it going anywhere. If you used to want to work up the ranks and find yourself getting to higher roles, but it no longer bothers you, it could be it’s time to change the industry or role that you work in.

You find yourself researching other jobs

This is another clear sign that you’re ready to move on - if you spend your spare time searching for new roles you can apply for. When doing this, consider if you are looking for a new job because you dislike the industry you’re in, or if perhaps it’s the company. Would you like the same role but in a different workplace? These are all things to consider when looking for something new.

These are just a  few signs that could indicate you’re ready to give up on the job you’re currently doing and just go for something new. Whether you’re looking to do something totally different, or go into a field you perhaps used to love, the voice is yours. Remember this is an exciting time where you can really enjoy the new opportunities that a career change can bring. What are some top tips you have for someone looking to change up their career? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.