Is Career Change *Really* Possible?
It seems to be a common path. People want desperately to make a career change. Many people have up to five careers in their lifetimes. Some of these careers are radical variations while others are just extensions of current jobs. Once most people start the planning stages, they find something they are truly excited about. Then reality sets in! Most often these thoughts and questions come to mind: • I’m married and have kids. How in the world am I going to be able to start over again? • I’ve got bills to pay. A career change is just not possible I’m stuck! • Will I have to go back to school? • How will I get a job with no experience in the area I want to change my career to? These are common challenges and concerns that stop some people from taking on a career change. Don’t let them stop you! You’ll find the solutions in a number of career planning books that are now available. However you choose to do it, put the majority of your effort into career planning. And, before you do anything
