Intro.
No matter how drastic & significant a new beginning is , almost everyone
of us experience it during his / her lifetime .
Whether it’s voluntary or an outcome of the circumstances , we realize that
from this point in time , reality ,as we know it , has changed & it’s upon us
to proceed .
Here are a few guide lines to help you evaluate your current life status &
important factors , you should consider , in case you decide to start over .
Awakening .
As the years went by , i started questioning the reality i created for myself :
1. What do i do for living ? – I hold the highest position , beside the business
owner , & i’m over – qualified for my job & it’s responsibilities .
2. Why do i do it ? – In the beginning it raised my curiosity & since i wasn’t
familiar enough with that particular niche , i learned about it on my own .
Soon i understood , that most of the knowledge i accumulated didn’t
contribute & was unnecessary . As a result , my interest faded & my
motivation started diminish , but the job paid the bills .
3. Where does it lead me in the future ? – To sum : i had a dead – end job .
Strength of a habit & convenience kept me doing it , even though it was
obvious the business is not going to last much longer .
That was considering myself , as an individual , but there is a more important
part to the equation : How what you do effects & changes those you do it for ?
– Salary stagnation and constant increase in the cost of living result in standard
of living regression . Done ! It’s time for a new beginning .
Bear in mind :
1. Every day we wake up , is a day less for our journey around here .
Time is of the essence !
2. Work is a part of our routine . Work / life balance , keeps us focused and
help us maintain our life in order .
New beginning .
The ultimate alternative for work , is a different work , but one that elevate
you , your family & your standard of living .
Ideally , progressing upwards , not side ways .
How to proceed – a work search guidelines :
1. Write down a list of your passions & prioritize them .
2. Next to each passion , mark down the three major skills needed to convert
the passion to a steady income .
3. Do you possess these skills ? & if you do , will your personality let you enhance
them in the context the passion presents ?
4. Summon your closest friends , preferably those that knows you for a long time ,
& ask them , what are your main attributes ? Be even more specific : When &
why you become their go to guy / gal for advice ?
Take notes of the conversation – Remark next to the person who made it .
Turn the notes into a list , common to rare .
5. Align your passions & skills with your attributes .
Got a match ? Go for it ; that’s your future !
No match ? Time to keep your passions as passions & proceed with your
attributes , those that make others listen to your advice & opinion .
Why ? – Success in helping others means progress and progress is important
factor for increased motivation .
This is the stage in which you ask yourself , whether you want to
become an employee , again , or you want to start your own business ?
6. Define , at least , five most important characteristics you look for in a new job .
7. Check what jobs are in demand in your area & within the radius you are willing
to commute .
8. Find statistics ( local , state & federal ) about job trends in the past ten years ;
it’ll help you make a decision .
9. Once you narrowed down the options , check the culture of the relevant
organizations . Read their profiles , learn what characterize their team
& decide whether you can fit in .
Culture fitness is an important factor in the decision , whether to accept
or reject a canditate .
10. Update your resume , by adjusting it to be more appealing to the position &
to the specific organization .
Good Luck !