By Brian Cormack Carr
When embarking on change, you may attract critics - those who appear to want to run your idea or dream into the ground. In this article, Brian Cormack Carr looks at the different types of critics you may encounter and how to handle them. More
By Sarah Cooper
For mums-to-be! Sarah Cooper shares her tips on how to consider and actively change career during pregnancy. More
By Andrea Perry
Just as you have to adapt to changes when making a career move, so do those close to you. They need time and support too! Andrea Perry suggests how best to introduce the idea of your career change to your friends and family. More
By Sarah Cooper
Sarah Cooper offers her thoughts on how to deal with the doubts and fears of those close to us when changing career. More
By Sab
Advice and tips on how to cope with negative reactions from your family and friends during your career change. More
By Marianne Cantwell
Wouldn't it be great if everyone around you was supportive of your career shift? Unfortunately, the reality is that some of your family, friends or colleagues will advise against career change. They may not see why you want to leave where you are, or they might not approve of the career you think you want to move into.
This can have a big impact. When you're considering something as big and new as a career shift, hearing others voicing your own secret fears can be scary - for many it is the excuse they need not to make the shift.
Sound familiar? Here are 3 things to consider before you give in to those fears. More
Careershifter question
By Anonymous
My 'dream' opportunity has presented itself, but pursuing this opportunity means potential negative impact on my wife - she is more sensitive to change and leaving the stability we are fortunate to currently enjoy.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Jessica McGrego... in ShiftSurgeries
Change by its very nature is scary. There is always an element of us that likes to maintain the status quo, even if we know intellectually that the change could be good for us or someone we love.
I am reminded of a client who took the risk and went for the dream with many of the same trepidations as you. Ultimately his partner had flourished in the light of his happiness, had been drawn forward by his fulfilment.
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Careershifter question
By Anonymous
My 'dream' opportunity has presented itself, but pursuing this opportunity means potential negative impact on my wife - she is more sensitive to change and leaving the stability we are fortunate to currently enjoy.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Jessica McGrego... in ShiftSurgeries
Change by its very nature is scary. There is always an element of us that likes to maintain the status quo, even if we know intellectually that the change could be good for us or someone we love.
I am reminded of a client who took the risk and went for the dream with many of the same trepidations as you. Ultimately his partner had flourished in the light of his happiness, had been drawn forward by his fulfilment.
Read full case file
By Devi Clark on 22 December 2006 at 09:40 in ShiftLogs
I've been on a rollercoaster since I last wrote. Up: Hooray, a job. How exciting. And just the sort of thing I wanted to do. Down: Oh, I must be a fraud. What will the people think? More
By Jessica McGrego...
Change of any kind needs support, that's a given. So setting up a suppot system is very important. here are suggestions on how to identify your 'true' supporters and a practical exercise on how to become your own champion supporter. More
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