Who needs flowers or jewellery when
you can have job success?
Relationships can be difficult at the best of times…but it
doesn’t help when your relationship is unable to talk back and is just waiting
for the ground-breaking moment in which you say ‘it’s not you, it’s me…’ (or
something along those lines)
No, we’re not talking about the relationship you have with
your partner; we’re referring to the spark that has withered out of the
relationship you have with your job. With
Valentine’s Day now upon us, it would be a good time to reflect where you stand
in terms of yours. If the spark has left and the fiery candle has blacked out,
you may be in need of Cupid to strike his love arrow further afield.
Research conducted late last year by business magazine
Forbes showed that more people hated their jobs than loved it! Unfortunately,
many people are attracted to the salary package of a job, and therefore find
that a sense of passion is absent. A
relationship based solely on materialism will never see you fulfilled. Your job
may be able to buy you all the scented candles and roses in the world, but does
it bring you joy and happiness? There should be more to your job than just the
pay.
Of course, you need to make sure that you take time out to
really evaluate your decision to leave your job before packing your bags and
taking the leap of faith. Don’t make the
mistake of thinking that the grass will be greener, because you might find
yourself at a job which just takes takes takes, with no giving.
Remember, a relationship operates on a give and take system.
You need to be prepared to dedicate time and effort to your job search. A structured
plan will always help, and will give you something to refer back to and remind
yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing. List the things you disliked about
your previous job, and make sure they don’t appear in your future job search
criteria. Make a separate list of your skills and qualities and make sure they
are in-line with the job titles you shortlist. You may find it beneficial to
undergo the necessary training/qualifications that will improve your
desirability for your new career.
If you have thought long and hard about changing jobs and it
is something you are truly set on, identify what career path you would like to
go in, making sure that your skills and personal qualities are both compatible.
However, never commit to a relationship until you are ready- Work experience
and networking with people who are in the job you are pursuing will give you a
great insight.
Going in pursuit of your dream job may at first require baby
steps to be taken, but always remain focused on your overall ambition.
There may be times where rejection hits you and the feeling
of being dumped leaves you questioning why you ever left your old job in the
first place, but you need to keep persevering and remember that you are working
towards something better- a job that brings you more smiles than tears J
