Paul Alex Of Merchant Automation: 5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Switched Careers

An Interview with Phil La Duke

Recognition for hard work and achievements can significantly boost job satisfaction. This can range from simple gestures like thanking an employee for their effort in a team meeting to more formal recognition programs that reward outstanding contributions. Celebrating successes, big and small, makes employees feel appreciated and valued.

According to the US Department of Labor, “The average person will change careers 5–7 times during their working life. Approximately 30% of the total workforce will now change jobs every 12 months.” The statistic is disconcerting for many. After all, we tend to think of our careers as a linear progression of increased skills and (ideally) earning power. We reached out to business professionals who have successfully switched careers in hopes of gleaning bits of their wisdom. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Alex.

Author and entrepreneur Paul Alex went from being a local police detective to a…