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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Are you considering quitting?

When thinking about leaving a job there are a few things to consider. Many of which probably run through your mind night and day. But there are a few things you may not have thought through, and some you don't know how to resolve.


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First up, are you sure leaving is the right option? Think clearly about your job. Are there any ways to make your current job more enjoyable or to change your role in ways that benefit both you and your company? That's not always possible in a small company or a huge company with clearly defined departments so maybe it is time to weigh up the risks?


Perhaps you can use your current job to fund a future change in your life. Maybe you can find some time outside work to prepare yourself for a change. You can prepare a home office space ready for when you make the change. At the very least you can dream.


If you are feeling that leaving is the best option, make sure you have considered what quitting would really mean for you. Then when you've made the decision think about how to approach your boss.


If it's just the office and commute you want to quit, here are some tops home based jobs (from the USA).


Take a leaf out of the books of people who have already made the switch, even under difficult circumstances.




Finally, on a personal note, my biggest regret is that many years ago I thought my job was going nowhere and applied for some other jobs. I was offered a job in a company that wasn't really in my industry, but paying a bit more so I accepted. I told me boss and he was a bit upset that I was leaving, and told me had hoped I would stay and move through the company. I hated the new job and a few months later a former colleague moved from my old company and I subsequently learned my old boss had been hoping I would take on that role. My new boss was a bully and was later done for embezzlement. I ended up with smashed confidence and phobia of new jobs! I just wish I had talked to my boss before quitting, he might have been able to help me prepare for taking on that other role. So don't be shy, approach your boss or a sympathetic senior colleague before you start sending applications out.


And don't forget, no link is an island. If you  clicked one of our links, look around that site for more info and advice.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

What career is right for you?

“You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers … If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” - Steve Jobs in a Stanford commencement speech




When you know you need to leave your job




First up, decide if your current job is really right for you. I-Resign will help you to re-evaluate your current position then guide you through resigning and moving on.


How to find what you love from Brian Kim guides you through asking yourself the right questions about work.


Zen Habits offers more tips on finding the right work.

People Maps  has a range of personality and other tests to help you identify strengths and skills. Requires registration


Career planning - from Alberta Canada, has Know Yourself quizzes and ideas for exploring career options and universally applicable advice.


A 32 question test to match your personality to job types on iVillage.


PlanIt offers a number of tools and job profiles to help you decide.


For Graduates this site offers lots of information and lists the usual sectors of employment.






And try these articles for more information



  • What to do with your life -  a long article from Fast Company based on the book (and watch the author on the Oprah show here)
  • An item from Work Life Balance Centre, who also have some interesting Hot Topics on their site.
  • A word of warning Be sure you can do the job you choose, an article from current.com
  • Career Choices About.com's quick guide to making the biggest decision of your life.