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What To Do When Your Career Change Idea Is Too Big

By John Williams

John Williams shows how you can make a practical start on your grand visions and ideas for your next career. More

From Lawyer to Comedian - Inspiring Midlife Career Change Success Stories!

By Sab on 24 January 2011 at 15:27 in Careershifters Blog

Check out this great article about three people who made dramatic career changes after working 15 or more years in stable work sectors. The article includes the stories of a lawyer who changed to comedy, a property agent who now runs guided food tours, and a corporate strategist-turned-jewellery designer.

Their stories advise that when changing career you should:

  • Accept that there is likely to be a noticeable drop in income for a while as you let your new venture mature. This could be anything from a few months to a couple of years.
  • Expect your new career direction to take some time to get going. If possible plan for this not only in practical, financial ways but also mentally.
  • It is not always necessary to have a high level of formal training when moving into a different area - especially if you are launching your own business. Passion and informal training are just as valid.

 

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Why We Should Always Shoot for The Moon when Changing Career

By Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper writes about how you shouldn't abandon seemingly implausible dreams - on your journey to reach them you could come very close! More

Careershifters featured on BBC Woman's Hour

By Richard on 27 April 2009 at 22:38 in Careershifters Blog

Is now the time to make a career change or life change?

Cath Roan, Careershifters MD, joined author & philosopher Alain de Botton and entrepreneur Sahar Hashemi on BBC Woman's Hour today to discuss the realities of find meaning in our work in the midsts of the current recession.

You can listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jwxz4/Womans_Hour_27_04_2009/

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