Would you ever consider switching careers?

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   epbooksposted 11 years ago

   Would you ever consider switching careers?

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   CraftytotheCoreposted 11 years ago

   Yes, I did!  I worked in a professional career for 12 years.  While the money was excellent, it wasn't fulfilling.  There was no satisfaction in it.  I didn't feel like I had achieved anything.  I became complacent and comfortable.  I'm glad I made the switch!

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      epbooksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That is so great to hear!  Glad it was the right choice!

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   sheilamyersposted 11 years ago

   I've never had what you'd call a career - they've all been jobs. By that I mean the work isn't something you'd use as something to step up the ladder in the business. I may retire from the job I have now when the time comes, but I still wouldn't consider it a career.

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      epbooksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I know what you mean.  I don't think I ever had a career in that sense of the word either!

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   lburmasterposted 11 years ago

   While I only have a minimal career and not yet the job of my dreams, I consider changing careers all the time. It might be good or bad, but I always get easily bored. Self developed challenges can only distract for so long.

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      epbooksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I understand completely.  A job does have to keep you at least semi-interested.  Thank you for answering!

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   jaydawg808posted 11 years ago

   This is a question that I ponder with every day. I'm so burnt out from what I'm doing and have the 7-year "itch" with my career.

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      epbooksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I know exactly what you mean!

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   fpherj48posted 11 years ago

   My answer is in the past tense.  I surely did switch careers, in terms of going from the Hospitality Industry, to the Mental Health Field, to Nutritionist back to the Medical Field, in various positions, to include, Medical Records, Clinician, Admissions Intake Rep,  the list goes on.
   I enjoyed it all and found the changes, positive and educational.  I'd always known that I could not be truly happy and feel successful, by remaining within any ONE Career Box.....Variety was best for me and have never regretted being able to make these changes in my life, easily and productively.

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      epbooksposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You said it perfectly.  Variety is definitely good for some people (including myself) so changes are often necessary.  Glad to know that you followed your dreams where they led you!

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