Deciding whether to leave your job is a big decision. But what about changing industries?
In this post, we’ll explore what goes into the decision to change careers.
I’ll share research-backed insights, tools, and questions to help you determine if it’s truly a bad idea for you — or if changing careers could be the best decision you’ll ever make.
The Power Of Happiness And Job Satisfaction
Feeling unfulfilled in your job impacts more than your workday.
A 2016 study by Ohio State University found that people with low levels of job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s faced various health issues by age 40, including:
- Excessive worry
- Trouble with sleep
- Depression
(Want to share this research with others? I made it Instagrammable — click here.)
You can escape a condescending boss, an inadequate workload, or an unreasonable project or client by finding a new employer.
But according to Pew Research, over half of workers (53%) who left their jobs in 2021 weren’t just swapping companies… they completely changed industries. (Psst, I made this one Instagrammable, too — just…
