Work is a huge part of our daily lives. And after over two years of pandemic chaos, working from home, remote learning, mask wearing and zoom dates with friends potential suitors and family. The time for a career change is now.
1.) You are bored.
Boredom is a real problem in the workplace. Even if you are hustling and bustling and earning a decent wage, boredom is a signal that your gig is not sustainable. You are cooler than a boring job, am i right?
2.) They are no longer allowing you to work from home.
You got into this working remote lifestyle. Coffee brewed by you, and working in your PJs while having Netflix on in the background increased your productivity. True story.
3.) You miss your coworkers in the workplace and loathe being so isolated.
This pandemic definitely divided us. Maybe you are a super social gal who likes those lunches with your work wife and miss the days of actually dressing up for the office. As more and more companies mandate vaccines, working at an office is also an option.
4.) The job market is booming!
You are in a great position right now to look for work, or get recruited in a higher paying salary opportunity with more responsibility and perhaps at a company you always wanted to work for.
5.) You want an easier commute.
If this pandemic has taught us anything about working at an office is that a commute can take so much from your day. So look for a job that is closer to home and easier to head out after to take that in person yoga class or grab happy hour with friends.
6.) You want a change of scenery and to be challenged in your career.
Honestly, that is enough to start looking for a new job. Sometimes the grass is always greener and through the interview process we may find that we prefer to stay where we are. But knowing your worth and taking a good look at whats out there will keep you at the best job for you at the moment.
7.) You are seeking a lifestyle change.
There are travel abroad jobs, like teaching English in another country or other nomadic jobs that can be a full lifestyle change. Maybe the restaurant world has exhausted you due to COVID-19. And you want an office job. Whatever you are interested in there are job recruiters out there looking to get you onto your next career path.
8.) You want to contribute
There are so many ways to contribute to society that fall outside of the normal career paths most of our friends have taken. Working for a non profit, or getting into nursing or the fitness sector can bring you a new level of job fulfillment. So choose a passion career now.
9.) You have an idea that you want to see executed.
Are you a “femmepreneur?” We had a lot of time to sit and think about ideas and to daydream when we were all in lockdown. Take your idea to the next step and build a small business.
10.) You know your worth.
Stuck at a job that does not seem to pay you, promote you, value you or give you the respect that you feel you deserve? Shopping yourself around will not only give you leverage with your current employer to negotiate a raise and promotion, but it will also help you decide what you are looking for.