DailyHRTips.com » mid-life career http://www.dailyhrtips.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 May 2011 17:36:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 4 Tips for Managing a Mid-Life Career Change http://www.dailyhrtips.com/2009/09/18/hr-tips-mid-life-career-change/ http://www.dailyhrtips.com/2009/09/18/hr-tips-mid-life-career-change/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:24:39 +0000 Ben Nash http://www.dailyhrtips.com/?p=616 Read More]]> career development FridayFrom personal experience I have found that there are only two types of people who change careers in mid life: those who want to and those who have to. And it seems that the “have to” group is in the majority these days.

With this in mind, here are four-tips for people who “have to” change their career:

  1. Expect to fall into a pit – but don’t let it be a pit fall! Forced change involves restructuring your outlook on life. This can be a struggle. Understand that change is a process that you need to work through. It is not an overnight event.

  2. Maintain your self esteem – no matter what has happened – you are worthy, deserve respect, and are entitled to another chance at career happiness.

  3. Take the opportunity to think deeply about what you want out of life – as Joseph Campbell said “follow your bliss” (visit the Joseph Campbell Foundation web site at http://www.jcf.org)

  4. Strengthen relationships. In times of change look to your loved ones and friends for strength – control your emotions and welcome and appreciate their support
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