Whatever we do for a living, the truth is, we became unhappy with our jobs or careers at some point. We find the passion and enthusiasm we once diminishing as days pass by. The boredom results from doing the same thing over and over again.
While remaining to be contented and just “suck it up” reaction may be the safest method to deal with these insecurities, the truth is, it’s not always the case. Life is short and temporary. That’s why it’s important for to live every day to the fullest. Dull and boring moments can make us lose meaning in life.
“It doesn’t matter where you are, you are nowhere compared to where you can go.” –Bob Proctor
Therefore, before everything comes to a shade of gray, let us tackle these three career changes that you can do to give your life a new meaning.
Teaching
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Teaching may not be an appealing course to you, but that’s just a perspective we had when we were young. When we were still students, we were exposed to the hurdles of our teacher’s teaching and guiding us almost every step. We felt like it’s an incredibly boring job. After all, nobody would want to live their life stuck in a pile of paperwork while teaching the same lessons through the years.
However, your perception about teaching will most likely change the moment you enter the professional and corporate world. As you climb your ladder towards your career’s success and gain new knowledge, skills, and abilities, you’ll find yourself wanting to share them. You’ll desire to pass on the knowledge to your subordinates to leave a legacy.
And this what’s drive you to the passion of teaching. The more students you taught, the more fulfilled you’ve become.
Go Freelance
One of the major disadvantages of having a rigid, traditional, corporate organization is that no matter what you do, you’re not the boss. No matter how high your rank is, you’ll never be the one to call the shots. You can’t do anything if your boss asked you to render overtime. You can’t leave your work easily if you want to take a break and go on vacation. That’s why people tend to get bored as they feel too confined by the rules imposed on them.
If you’re that tired and you want some leeway and control in your life, then freelancing may be perfect for you. Although technically you’re still not the boss, you’ll have some control on your time and activity. For one, you don’t have to put up with the 9-5pm schedule every day. What’s great with freelancing is that you can do your work at any time you like. Granted, you’ll just deliver the output on time, you don’t have to wake up early and rush during rush hour just to avoid getting late. Most of all, you get to work in the comfort of your home!
Polished Your Underrated Skills
When we think about a career change, we often think about shifting it into something we’re best at. You wouldn’t want to live your life struggling to do something that you’re not familiar with, right? Often, we seek career change because we want to be the best version of ourselves and live our dreams. Perhaps the dream lies in our passion. That’s why we find ourselves chasing our dreams.
However, sometimes that’s not the case. Sometimes we feel like we’re not on the best version of ourselves because we are yet to unleash something great within. We still felt something is lacking. We have yet to discover that gem inside of us. That’s why it’s also important to polish your underrated skills.
Now you may think that it’s not worth the effort, but we tell you, it is! Besides who knows? These underrated skills might be what you’re waiting for! This undiscovered gem of yours might be the way to becoming successful and find the fulfillment you’ve been yearning in your life.
“In a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” –Warren Buffett
