Sometimes, you have to do what you have
to do, and it can be a career mistake.
In an economy that is reminiscent of an
Olympic downhill ski jump, it is easy to rush into a hasty employment
decision. While it is true that there are bills to pay, before you
rush to take any available job, take a little time to think about the
consequences.
I suppose I am addressing the many
folks who are nervous about their futures, and thinking about
changing jobs-while ignoring themselves and their careers. An
example might be a previously-successful advertising salesperson.
When the economy was rolling along, commissions were high, and sales
to cash-fat companies were easy to close.
Let's fast forward to today's
scenario-companies are still holding on to every dollar they can, and
many are making cuts to advertising budgets. Commissions are much
lower, and sales are harder to close. Our advertising salesperson is
working harder and making less. The mortgage is due on the 15th,
and car payment #1 on the 22nd. So she decides to leave
that industry, because the local fast food restaurant is hiring, and
they offer a consistent salary.
So, our advertising person learns in
about two weeks (or two days, hours, or minutes) that things are much
different. The freedom that she valued while out making sales calls
is gone. The art of selling doesn't matter nearly as much. And her
hair smells like French fries. Once previously happy and bubbly, a
positive attitude starts to fade, and performance is affected. You
can see the spiral downwards from there.
Making a hasty career decision can
result in:
- Accepting a position that is a poor fit in terms of interests.
- Self-limiting, trying to succeed in a position in which you have lesser ability.
- Negative impact on your confidence and self-image.
- Future financial stressors.
- Harm to your physical and emotional well-being.
- Lost opportunity costs.Best wishes,ChrisLinks to my work, “Beyond a Career Crisis”:
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