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Should You Quit Your Job to Focus on Making a Career Change?
Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, & Career Design
Navigating Career Change: Overcoming Emotional Barriers
Individuals often face significant emotional barriers when contemplating career changes, particularly when uncertain about their next steps. The fear of the unknown can lead to hesitation in quitting a current job without having another lined up, as exemplified by the feeling of stagnation and disengagement experienced by someone in higher education. Assessing personal engagement levels in a role is crucial; even if job responsibilities and compensation improve, a lack of genuine interest can lead to prolonged dissatisfaction. The ‘devil you know’ mentality can trap individuals in unfulfilling positions, causing them to doubt their ability to find something better. This inner conflict may result in repeated job applications and interviews, followed by withdrawal from the process due to lingering uncertainty about whether a change would lead to genuine improvement. Recognizing this emotional routine is a key step toward overcoming barriers and making informed decisions about career transitions.
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