Does anyone have any suggestions for books about changing careers? For a few years now I have seriously been thinking about a change but am terrified and have no idea how to go about it. I know I want to do something different and do not want to be sitting here next year at this time still just thinking about it. I want to take action this year, take steps toward change. There seem to be a lot of books on this subject but I am hoping to get some recommendations. Thanks, Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
everything by Rick Jarow. Creating the Work you Love. The Anti-Career. he focuses on your passions, what feeds your soul, really making work meaningful to you, what you were called to do in your life. also, check out Rhonda Byrne--The Secret. Marcus Buckingham writes on Strengths. he is a good one to get. I think Rick Jarow influenced me the most.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
I used "What color is your parachute" and "Live your calling". Both are available on Amazon. Another thing I was asked to do was make a list of things I would do if I had the chance. No thinking about the amount of time, just wild dreams. What would you do?
Then I had to narrow down which one would be my first choice. Despite my numerous roller coaster related id's on just about every website I visit, I picked structural engineering. If I decide I want to do something else, well, I have other options.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
Originally posted by johnbol: What Color is Your Parachute is the book that jumped to my mind as soon as I read your question. Susan's answer reinforced my sentiments.
The book has been updated several times, so check either Amazon or the Library of Congress to make sure that you get the most recent rendition.
Good Luck, Jill.
Linda
Great minds think alike .
It was the first thing I thought of also. It is updated YEARLY so now is the perfect time to get the 2007 version.
We used it as our textbook in my career class when I went back to school for my associates degree.
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DH worked with an employment transition company when he was laid off and he found it VERY helpful. He has considered changing careers a couple of different times.
He found the transition co. very helpful for sorting out all of the questions like:
What am I trained to do? How much more education is needed and how much time/$$$ am I willing to invest? Am I willing/able to change salary levels? How much salary change can we handle? Will changing careers add to my stress? How much? For how long? Etc, etc, etc...
After researching it, dh discovered that the careers he tends to be drawn to, seem to pay a LOT less than he makes now or require working at night. The kinds of jobs/careers he thinks he might be interested in might be a good part time option after he is retired...
The transition company had LOTS of exercises and Web/Phone Seminars that he found very helpful for sorting wants/needs/desires/goals/etc out.
Though it's been many years since I consulted one, I think "What Color is Your Parachute?" has been the gold standard of books on this topic for a while.
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