By Toby Buckle
Are you put off the idea of changing career because of finances? If so, then you're not alone - it's one of the biggest obstacles that wannabe career changers come up against. Here, career coach and former career changer, Toby Buckle talks you through how to figure out what it will cost you to make the career change you dream of... More
By ClaireM on 8 February 2010 at 20:02 in ShiftLogs
How do you keep forcused on applying for jobs amidst clouds of recession depression? More
By Sarah Cooper
One of the main reasons we stay stuck in a job we don't like is that it pays us well, or at least adequately. However, whilst a career change (particularly if you're setting up a business) will almost inevitably require a financial sacrifice in the short term, in the long term, fulfilling work does NOT have to mean less pay. In fact if you find something you love to do, you'll get really good at it - and the chances are you'll make more money than you did previously.
Here Sarah Cooper goes through 7 ways that you can fund your career change.
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By Sonia Lakshman
This is a brilliant comprehensive guide by career coach, Sonia Lakshman, on financing your career change, packed with useful tips and information on everything from applying for a study grant to apprenticeships to winning the money you need for a career change. A must-read if finances are holding you back in making a career shift.
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By M on 25 June 2008 at 20:50 in ShiftLogs
While there's nothing more interesting going on career-wise, I thought you might be interested in a career-change story that shows it doesn't always need to be difficult - from beginning to end, the total career change took maybe 6 months - and I'd say only about the last 4 weeks of that was spent really working hard to make a change. More
Careershifter question
By human106
I used to consider myself quite creative. I'm now a planning manager in a very large company with a good salary but I can't stand the thought that "this is it for the rest of my life". The money I earn is preventing me from leaving - all the "interesting" jobs seem to be badly paid.
ShiftDoctor answer
By Jessica McGrego... in ShiftSurgeries
Henry Ford said "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right"...
Start to challenge your beliefs - those are what are getting in the way of you creating a job that grabs your interest, that motivates you to want to go to work everyday and do the best you can.
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By John Williams
If you want to make more money from your freelance career in 2008 (or if you're currently considering going freelance), here are five steps to help you from John Williams, Careers and Business Coach for Freelancers.
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By Tony Li on 23 October 2007 at 10:24 in ShiftLogs
Whilst volunteering is all well and good, the cash flow is trickling in. Time to widen the banks! More
By Selina Barker on 24 May 2007 at 20:07 in ShiftLogs
I now feel I have achieved what I set out to achieve. I've proved that working in a way that you love really is possible. Work doesn't have to be hard and it can be so much fun! Now I'm ready for a new challenge. A big challenge. I want to master the art of making money in abundance while doing things that I love. More
Careershifter question
By Anonymous
I want to retrain in the sciences, but I'm scared of the challenge and I don't know how I'm going to afford it. How I am going to pay for a 3-year course without building further on my husband and my debts?
ShiftDoctor answer
By Jessica McGrego... in ShiftSurgeries
In order to make this transition less daunting you need to break it down into doable steps. If you can take a step back and begin from where you are, a path with individual steps can be picked out.
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