How to Transition Careers Without Quitting Your Job
Sometimes you know that you are ready for something new, even when you aren’t quite ready to quit the job you have. Working on your new career while continuing to keep your current job can help you to get started without losing money or taking on too much risk too quickly. There are many things you can do to make this dream a reality if you are willing to be flexible with yourself and your schedule.
Start Something on the Side
Your first step can always be to pick up a side gig doing something you love. Since you would only be doing it on the side at first, you will be able to figure out how to make things work on a small scale. Then, if you find that things are going well and that you are ready to start increasing your time on your side gig, you can make adjustments to your regular work life. For example, you could try transitioning to part time at a certain point or shake things up so you have more room in your schedule for your new pursuits.
Take Online Classes
If you feel that education is the best way for you to start working towards your new career goals, you might want to consider taking online classes. With online education you have the ability to work around your current job schedule and you don’t have to relocate or go into campus. Online classes offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling. And that means you can build a schedule that limits stress and keeps you moving forward.
Seek New Skills in Your Work
If you know that your company offers other career paths that you are more interested in, you can start working towards those things. You can start by attending training sessions on new skills that may even be sponsored by your job. Talk to your manager about other opportunities so they can help you to expand your role and change the capacity you work in. This method can help you to move forward, and is especially great if you love the place where you work.
Finding joy in your work is important, and sometimes that means changing careers. But that doesn’t mean that you have to let go of your current job right away. As you think about your goals for the future remember that you have the power to make your life different if you are willing to try.
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