Do you LOVE your job? If not, quit!
I’m on a mission.
The more I work with people to help them develop their career, the more strongly I believe that there is NO REASON why anyone in our culture should not be doing work they absolutely LOVE. In fact, I will go so far as to say, “If you don’t LOVE your job, quit!”
Now I realize that this is a radical statement, and that most people will ignore me. Some might even get angry. But I’m willing to stand firm in my mission until EVERYONE IN AMERICA finds their perfect career. Even in this economy.
As a Career Consultant with an international outplacement firm I work with lots of people who have recently been laid off or downsized. Once they get past the initial shock of not having a job, many of them tell me that getting laid off is actually a blessing. They haven’t been happy in their current position for a long time. Many haven’t been happy for years. They have wanted to make a change, but they’ve become complacent and comfortable. NOW they have an opportunity to do what they’ve always wanted to do. Some decide to change careers. Others retire or work for non-profit organizations. Some stay in their industry and find a company whose corporate culture is more in line with their own personality. Losing a job can be devastating, but for many of my clients they also find it life-giving.
That’s why I’m on this mission. Wouldn’t it be better if you quit now and go find your perfect career before you are forced to? What if you had a chance to do some UP-PLACEMENT before your company forced you into outplacement? Well, you have that chance NOW.
I’m on a mission to help everyone in America find their perfect career. So, if you don’t love your job, quit. Take a risk and see where it leads you. I bet you will be happier for it!
