
How to make tough career decisions (Article)
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How to Find the Right Job for You
We often encounter people considering taking drastic action like quitting their job. Instead, take lower-cost ways to learn more about what's best first. Here's an example of a ladder of tests: Read our relevant career reviews and do some Google searches for one or two hours. Next most useful thing you can usually do is speak to someone in the area. The right person can give you more up-to-date information than written down. Now look for a project that might take one to four weeks of work. If you've done the previous step, you'll know what's best. Only now consider taking on a two to 24 month commitment.
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