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PR Executive to Spanish teacher

By nikki_welham

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After attending a Careershifters workshop I had the energy to start researching how to get into teaching. I applied for a course, got a place and left my old job in less than a week - it was so easy when I finally decided to go for it. More

I want to shift but I'm comfortable where I am: how can I find the momentum to move?

Careershifter question

By A_r1

I like my current job - the role, the team, the money, the lifestyle, the learning curve... everything is great. So I am finding it hard to find momentum to make the move. HELP!

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By Richard Butler on 26 May 2007 at 23:24 in ShiftSurgeries

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Start to consider what it is that is missing from your current job and list out all the things you don't like. Even though you are getting plenty of satisfaction from what you do now, your feelings seem to be telling you that a more satisfying career is possible...

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Keeping a Positive Focus

By Jessica McGregor Johnson

One of the most important things we need to do as we change course in our lives is to keep a positive mental focus. It is challenging when you don't feel so good, and at times like these you need a few tricks up your sleeve to help you feel positive. More

Create Small Wins

By Satu Kreula

The road of a thousand miles begins with one step. I can't remember who's quoted as first having said this, but it rings very true. Many of us see career change as being something that requires a huge jump. One day you are here, and then, woahhh... then, you're there. I don't think I've ever heard of a story where it actually happened this way.
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But I Could Be Doing So Much More

By Satu Kreula

Would you consider yourself self-critical or maybe even a perfectionist? I find that a lot of people use these two descriptions to give themselves a hard time. I believe that I used to be like this myself. Yes, it's partly cultural. There are groups of people who do not value acknowledging successes if there are a few small mishaps that occurred along the way as well. But if you only concentrate on the latter, when will you ever be happy? More

Motivation

By Jessica McGregor Johnson

Four brilliant ways to get your career change back on track when you're feeling unmotivated. More

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