Take This Career And Shove It -- In The Right Direction!
By Ann Baehr, Thu Dec 8th

TAKE THIS CAREER AND SHOVE IT -- IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! Are youlistening to that little voice in your head telling you how muchyou dislike your job? If not, you may become angry with thosearound you, when in fact, you'll be angry at yourself forfailing to taking the necessary steps to change your career --or job within the same industry. Career change is not alwayseasy. For some, the simple task of deciding what to do is oftenthe hardest part. For others who know what they want to do, theyoften feel it will take too long to achieve their career goalswhen there are bills to pay. It is even more difficult whenthose around us do not understand our "crazy ideas" because theyare too practical to make sacrifices for the sake of happiness.So what should you do to steer your career in the rightdirection without upsetting the family and draining your bankaccount? Here are a few suggestions to get you on the rightcareer track to job fulfillment. Work for yourself Don't quityour day job just yet. Launching a business is a challenge initself. Regardless of size, any worthwhile business takes a lotof planning, development, and maintenance to compete and stay inbusiness. The key to successful business ownership begins with apassion to do something you enjoy, followed by a financialinvestment that depends on the business. Sometimes it isminimal, requiring a small space and general office equipment.For larger ventures, a business loan from a bank or the SBAmight be necessary. Still, it takes time to turn a profit rightaway. So, if you can, start small while working full time andgradually build your business until you feel secure enoughfinancially to leave that steady paycheck to take your businessto the next level. You can always hire part-time employees,student interns, friends, and family members to help you in thebeginning and in the long run. Attend college or vocationaltraining school You don't always need to attend college fulltime. If you took a few classes each semester, you'd be amazedhow happy you'd be just knowing you are working towards yourgoal. And, it doesn't always need to be a four-year college.Maybe there is a vocational school that offers the type ofacademic training you need to make a career change in a shorterperiod of time for a fraction of the cost. Other options includedistance learning programs where you can study in the comfort ofyour own home at your own pace. Change jobs internally Sometimeshappiness is only a department away! If you work for a proactivecompany that posts job openings internally, this might be theperfect opportunity for you to change careers while growing withthe same company. Your career change

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can be very drastic if youhave a supportive company that is willing to train you. Best ofall, they might even pay for you to attend college to prepareyou for that career change. If they don't post internally, keepyour ears open to learn about new business developments withinthe company. Speak with your human resources representative toinquire about career growth opportunities and what you need todo to make a career change internally. Create a position at yourcurrent company Sometimes you know better than anyone in thecompany what is needed. If you can put a business plan togetherto present to management illustrating how this new idea wouldbenefit the company financially and logistically, you mightsucceed at creating a new position--or even a new department!This is a great way to do what you do best in a new capacitybecause you will be the person who will determine what the jobdescription will be. Pretty cool! Transition to a new career byanswering a classified ad Again, don't quit your job just yet.You are always more marketable when you have a job. If you areready to take drastic measures to find overnight careerhappiness, you should have your resume and cover letterprofessionally prepared to answer those classified ads in thenewspaper or online. Even if you are just exploring thepossibility of changing careers, this is a good exercise to seehow marketable you are (how much money you can make), developyour interviewing skills, and to learn about what's out therebeyond the walls of your office cubicle! Go back to what youused to do--and love Sounds crazy right? How many times have youheard someone say, "I used to work doing such and such. Itdidn't pay that well, but I loved it." It is not uncommon toleave what we love because it doesn't pay the bills. Money seemslike everything these days. But, when we're unhappy, we knowit's really not. We need to find a compromise--something weenjoy doing that will make us want to get up every morning so wecan live that old adage that claims you'll never work a day inyour life if you work at doing what you love.

About the author:Ann Baehr is a Certified Professional Resume Writer andPresident of Best Resumes of New York. She currently serves asSecond Vice President of the National Resume Writers'Association. Her work has been published in over twenty resumeand cover letter books by McGraw-Hill, Jist Publishers, andAdams Media. To learn more, visit Best Resumes online atwww.e-bestresumes.com or email Ann Baehr directly atresumesbest@earthlink.net