What to Do When It's Time to Move On

By Careers Desk

Wednesday, 27 December 2017.

There comes a time in many people’s lives where they begin to feel like there must be more to life than the walls of a cubicle, working yourself to death, or living the same day over and over again. The problem is that many are often reluctant to take the leap for a number of (admittedly understandable) reasons.

And these reasons can range from fear to a lack of confidence in their abilities. But with the modern world we live in, this no longer has to be the case. There are so many opportunities out there just waiting to be discovered and taken advantage of that it would be irresponsible to ignore them any longer. So what are your options if you feel like it’s time for a change.

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

For many, when you’ve only known one business or industry your whole life it can be intimidating to consider moving onto something different. However, it no longer has to be like that. Now, more than ever, there are young people crying out for advice and lessons from those who have come before to share their wisdom and prepare them for the future.

With this in mind, it might be a good idea to consider being one of those with experience who are looking to share their wealth of knowledge with the younger generation. It doesn’t even require returning to the classroom. Instead, you can now apply to obtain a degree in Education online, saving you having to share a dorm with a bunch of eighteen-year-olds.

GO SOLO

New businesses are being founded every day. With all your experience in your industry, there is no doubt something you have noticed could be done better, but has always fallen on deaf ears whenever you suggest it.

Take advantage of the plethora of startup investment options available to you and start your own business now. While you may have before felt a need to get out of your industry, running your own company instead of answering to someone else can rejuvenate your passion for the business. Furthermore, you will experience more substantial freedom and finally be able to be your own boss.

FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS

Doing what you love has long been touted as the very reason for working. You get a job to make money to follow your passions in the future. For too many people though, this dream never materialises, and by the time you can follow your dreams the passion and drive has subsided.

Well, forget all that. If you want to freshen up your life and move on then getting serious about what you love is the perfect remedy to feel reinvented in life. Even if you choose to cut down on working hours to further focus on what you love, you will soon find yourself enjoying it more than you could have imagined. It might even give you the opportunity to throw yourself entirely into your hobbies when the time is right.

Being unsure of what to do in the future is a worrying time. But understanding what just some of your options are will make that transition all the more simple. No one can stay in the same place their whole lives, and so you should ensure that you don’t get bogged down by the real world, too.