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If you fantasize about switching careers but don't take any action to make that dream a reality, you might be living by a career myth. This article debunks 10 commonly used proverbs and sayings that are untrue. Let's investigate them.
Item No 1: You can't make a living doing what you truly, deeply love.
The oldest of all career myths is the notion that you can't pursue a "practical" career doing something you are passionate about.
Fear is the source of this myth. I fear that to survive, we must forgo our happiness. Don't believe the lie that says it's impossible to make a living doing what you love.
Many people told me when I first started coaching that it would be very challenging to make a living from this work. I decided to seek out successful coaches and learn from them (simple, right?).
If you find yourself believing this myth, think about this: what will you regret more as you reflect on your life? Is it more important to follow your passion or your fears?
Item No 2 The job market and the economy are both challenging:
Even when the media reports that the unemployment rate is stable, that job creation is stagnant, that the economy is recovering slowly, or that there has been downsizing and outsourcing, don't believe it.
It's a myth because it doesn't accurately reflect the reality of the current job market, which is different. An evolving economy exists. We move from one job to another in different ways. The hiring process has changed. Although the job market has changed, it hasn't necessarily become harder. We've been slower to change, which makes it harder. We still adhere to outdated customs and habits. That doesn't mean the traditional methods don't still function; they just aren't as efficient.
As a result, I challenge you to simply believe that the job market is ideal for you to find work. I've had my college students try this for a week, and more often than not, during that week, several of them find job leads or establish crucial connections.
Item No 3: It's risky to switch careers.
What could be riskier than abandoning what you know to explore the uncharted? A part of your identity is lost when you change careers "I'm a lawyer" response to the "What do you do?" question. This might entail coming to terms with the fact that you initially chose the wrong career. Or it might entail admitting that you're not sure what to do next. And intelligent people are always aware of what is coming up.
Many times, successful career changers lack a plan. In "Working Identity: How Successful Career Changers Turn Fantasy into Reality," Herminia Ibarra provides proof that acting without a plan is riskier than waiting until you have one.
If you want to change careers, there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that is riskier than not doing it. This is why the yearning is persistent. It is always lurking below the surface, and it will be there until you take action.
Item No 4: Always have a fallback strategy:
Sometimes it makes sense and is prudent to have a backup plan. Back-up plans are so responsible and mature. What transpires, however, if you are standing with one foot inside the other? My observations show that we typically shut the door and leave. Due to our reluctance to commit to ourselves, we end up depriving ourselves of the pleasure of playing all out and becoming sweaty and dirty. We are left with regret and a persistent "what if?" thought.
Backup plans drain our enthusiasm. Diffuse energy leads to diffused outcomes. You give your dream a chance, and you kick yourself for not buying it when you first saw it.
As a result, it's possible that you've already come across the ideal position but declined it because of timing. Or perhaps you missed an obvious clue because you were preoccupied with something else. as opposed to residing.
Item No 6: The right question to ask is, "What is the best thing for me to do?"
One of the most frequently asked questions when thinking about making a career change or move is this one. Weighing the advantages and disadvantages while assessing the balance seems like a logical analysis.
Do not ask this of yourself! It seldom gets you the answers you're looking for. It will make you feel as though you have too many options to choose from sound familiar? , or as though you must choose what seems practical over what appears impractical.
The question that will reveal the answer is simple (but difficult!). I want to address the query. What's best is not the same question as this one.
Item No 7: You're probably in the wrong line of work if you don't enjoy your job.
Is that right, cause and effect? Whether or not you enjoy your job can be a good indicator of whether you're in the right career. If you're unhappy at work, you should probably reevaluate your entire career path. New clients who have chosen to work with a career coach frequently state this. They are aware that something is wrong because they detest their jobs. Their logical conclusion is that their career choice is the root cause of their unhappiness, which is a more serious issue.
In this case, erroneous logic is evident. You might be in the wrong job if you don't enjoy your work. It's possible that you're not necessarily in the wrong line of work. Not even that it indicates you're in the wrong place. You might be hired by the wrong person or organization. I think it's very difficult to find the source of unhappiness on your own because it requires a skillful approach (shameless career coach plug here!)
Item No 8: Of course, everyone needs a mission statement.
Do you understand what your goal is? Mission statements are meant to direct us, keep us on the course, and facilitate progress. What happens, though, if you lack one? Does that imply that you will never achieve your potential professionally?
A successful professional client who was at a career crossroads got in touch with me. She believed that if she could only discover her life's purpose, she would be able to decide which career to pursue.
Her finding her mission was the clear objective of her coaching! Instead, the most incredible thing took place. In her opinion, she did not need a mission. Despite not knowing what her mission statement was, she decided to believe that she was already carrying it out. The client pursued an incredible opportunity that presented itself after she shifted her attention from discovering her mission to living her life.
Here's a quick piece of advice: give up on your mission statement if it proves to be elusive. Keep quiet and wait for it to find you. Continue living your life while you wait, and observe what transpires.
Item No 9: Expect a professional epiphany.
Do you immediately click on a link that says, "Find Your Dream Job" to see what's inside? Do you peruse every list of the "Top Ten Careers" to see if there are any that appeal to you? Do you know what your MBTI type is? If you do, you may be falling victim to the career epiphany myth.
I would adore, adore, adore it if the majority of my clients experienced a career epiphany that made their next move crystal clear to them. I now much more frequently witness career "unfoldings" or voyages of discovery. That is, having the willingness to pay close attention to the inner whisper while not ignoring the obvious or outside prods and pokes. Forget harp music and angels; the majority of us only experience a subtle whisper of a career epiphany.
Item No 10: Your career dissatisfaction won't go away if you ignore it.
Oh, if only this had long-term success! Yes, initially it does work. When you start to doubt your career, you'll discover that it's rather simple to ignore the thoughts and act as though nothing is wrong. The list of regrets and the "what ifs" are exactly what I'm referring to.
The random thoughts develop into persistent ones over time. You find yourself daydreaming about possibilities more and more. You compile a list of excuses for ignoring your growing dissatisfaction with your career:
Too old are you? You don't want to sacrifice your income. You do not desire to return to school. Your chance was lost five, ten, or fifteen years ago.
When dealing with clients in this circumstance, we focus on recognizing and confronting these fears. Sometimes the fear of change persists, but the commitment to living grows stronger than the commitment to experiencing the fear.
Challenge:
What are you waiting for now that you know that any or all of these myths have prevented you from achieving your goals?