(First of 3 articles discussing the career change process)

You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present.” Jan Glideswell

This quote describes one of the most costly roadblocks to change. The loss of a job can be extremely painful. One woman I know held on so tightly to the idea of getting back her former life as a top level executive in an industry that was rapidly changing. She neglected to keep up with the trends or consider other options. After 3 years of unemployment and the loss of her entire savings she accepted a much lower position.

The corporate landscape has changed over the last decade. Social marketing and other new technologies have impacted jobs in publishing, marketing, and manufacturing. Other jobs have changed so dramatically that everyone from support staff to the executive suite are forced to learn new skills. This is great if you enjoy the new way of doing things and quite stressful if you don’t .

Recently my husband read When Everything Changes, Change Everything by Neale Donald Walsh. If nothing else the title describes exactly what I suggest for you to consider. As industries change you may find that what was once a great fit is now your worst nightmare.

Signs that this might be happening to you is frequent job changes. Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because you can cannot keep up with new technologies or strongly disagree with how business is being run. If you are unable to embrace changes in your industry, it might be time to let go.

Would you like to make a career change? Contact amditta@mycareercoach.net / 917-576-2821 about the Change Your Career, Change Your Life program, starting soon.