Overcoming the hurdles on the Career Shift journey

By Jessica McGrego...

Ok, so you've made the decision about what you wish to do, the career change you want to make. The plan of action is sorted and you've set out along the path towards your dream job. What happens next?

Well, one scenario could be that it is all plain sailing. It goes to plan and you reach your goal punching the air with joy.

The other however, is that you meet a few hurdles along the way. Don't despair, this does not mean that you've taken a wrong turn, made a wrong decision or messed up. It simply means that you need to adjust your sails. For a boat to arrive at a destination it constantly has to make small adjustments. It is not simply a matter of setting course and that's that, waves often push the boat off course. But that's not bad, simply part of the journey, you just need to reset the sails and get back on the right heading.

These waves are the hurdles that can occur along your careershift journey, so let's take a look at a few of the common ones that can arise and how you might deal with them.

1. Fear
2. Finances 
3. Lack of Support and Guidance
4. Procrastination 

It is normal for hurdles to arise as you move forward with your dream job. Don't let them stop you but rather see them as a confirmation that you are on the right path and, you're getting there!

Ok, so you've made the decision about what you wish to do, the career change you want to make. The plan of action is sorted and you've set out along the path towards your dream job. What happens next?

Well, one scenario could be that it is all plain sailing. It goes to plan and you reach your goal punching the air with joy.

The other however, is that you meet a few hurdles along the way. Don't despair, this does not mean that you've taken a wrong turn, made a wrong decision or messed up. It simply means that you need to adjust your sails. For a boat to arrive at a destination it constantly has to make small adjustments. It is not simply a matter of setting course and that's that, waves often push the boat off course. But that's not bad, simply part of the journey, you just need to reset the sails and get back on the right heading.

These waves are the hurdles that can occur along your careershift journey, so let's take a look at a few of the common ones that can arise and how you might deal with them.

1. Fear
2. Finances
3. Lack of Support and Guidance
4. Procrastination

It is normal for hurdles to arise as you move forward with your dream job. Don't let them stop you but rather see them as a confirmation that you are on the right path and, you're getting there!

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