The most important exercise I do with the clients I coach on career issues is simply this: Create a career plan B.
It’s a straightforward idea, but pays huge dividends in what you learn about yourself.
Ask yourself this question: If I were to lose my job tomorrow, which other paths would I pursue?
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The Golden HandcuffsI had an interesting conversation with someone last week who was struggling with this thought: “I can’t think about leaving my job, because I’ll never be able to get the kind of salary I’m getting now.” I can relate – I was trapped by that fear for many years. |
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You’re 80% of the way thereWhen people look at the challenges ahead when making a job or career change, it often seems as if the barriers are insurmountable. Let me offer a different perspective, based on how far you’ve come in your life. You have been thinking about this change for some time, haven’t you? You’ve started to imagine yourself in your new situation, “trying on your new self.” |
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Sorry to tell you this, but there’s a good chance you’re going to lose a job in the future. And quite likely it’s going to be something outside your direct control.
Fine. So what have we learned from the last few years? After all, a lot of us have had our lives totally upended through our own job loss, or those close to us. It would be great if the next time didn’t cause quite so much heartbreak.
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I had a chance to give a presentation today to a group called Job Re-Joov. Carol Chenot leads a dynamic group to revitalize their job search efforts, and I was pleased to be able to be a part of it.
Well, this is a big day, at least emotionally. My opportunities to find another job with HP have come to an end and I’ll be formally terminated today.
Oddly enough, I got a call back about a L&D job that I applied for recently. (more…)
My friend Yee Sing reminded me to add another update on how the career-change journey is going. It’s been a strange week – a lot going on, but little going on. Let me explain.
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