Career Change: When’s the Right Time?

Making a career change is a big decision and when you do make that decision, you want to make it at the right time. There are many factors than can go into this decision and although no one can really tell you when that right time is, here are some common signs to help you figure out when to make that change.

1- You feel burnt out or stressed constantly.

Not everyone is lucky enough to do what they absolutely love, but at the same time, you want a career that you can appreciate and one that doesn’t deteriorate your health. If it’s one that’s giving you constant stress and causing you to burn out, you need to ask yourself, how many more years can I tolerate this?

2- The job outlook in your field is worsening.

Your field showed promise when you entered it, but due to changes in the economy and advancements in technology, the growth of different sectors have changed. If your career is in a field that is showing declining growth, this may be a sign for a career change. To find out the growth outlook for your career, the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows great statistics.

3- Your skills aren’t being used or developed.

People remain static in their current career because they get comfortable and fear change. However, you need to keep in mind that your skill sets are what help you remain valuable in a job market. If your current skill sets are not being used or developed, your opening yourself to the danger of entering a constantly changing job market and competing with others who’ve spent their time strengthening their current skill sets and fleshing out new ones. If your skills are stagnant, this may be a sign to make a career change.

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