Why stay in a job you don't like?
Well, more and more people ARE making changes. The labour market is changing. The world of work is changing and if you've been thinking of changing, now is the time.
There are many reasons why people don't leave a job that doesn't feel like a fit. Lack of confidence and lack of knowledge tend to be what my clients tell me has stopped them most.
Let's face it, it can be scary to undergo a career change. It's hard to leave what we know for what we don't. We fear changes in the economy, we worry about having regrets or making the "wrong" decision.
But are fear and worry good reasons to not pursue something you have a deep desire to do? Well, it depends. Yes, sometimes fear has us take pause before doing something truly reckless and stupid. Sometimes worry can prompt us to take plan more carefully or approach something new with some measured caution. Not necessarily bad things, right?
Other times though, fear and worry hold us back from doing things that would improve our quality of life altogether. We put things off because it's never the right time or get caught up in a hundred "what if" scenarios in our mind.
Sometimes when my client's feel stuck, I ask them this:
What would true love do? What would fear do? Which answer is going to move you towards the future you want to create?
Give it some thought.
I know something brought you here and maybe it was a search for what to do next about your career. There are a few ways I can help:
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Sarah took the Make Work Better quiz and said this:
“Christine! I wanted to say thanks. I completed the quiz and then it clicked: I don't feel my contributions are recognized or valued by my employer. Time to have a tough conversation and make some decisions. Thanks for the nudge.”
Kim, a one on one coaching client had this to say about working with me:
I followed Christine on social media for quite some time before I reached out so I felt confident that she was the right coach for me. I’d recommend her coaching for anyone who feels stuck in their career and doesn’t quite know where to begin – anyone looking for accountability and motivation to change. Working with Christine led to a huge shift in my thinking about the level of power I have over my personal contentment. What I liked best about working with Christine was that I felt safe – she is genuine, honest and supportive – so I was able to be vulnerable and easily share what I needed in order to move forward. Her constant reassurance that it’s okay to continue exploring, shifting and changing as I grow was invaluable for my piece of mind. Most importantly, Christine believed in me when I had trouble believing in myself. She helped me truly internalize that no matter what obstacles and challenges arise, I can persevere and continue moving forward.
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