Here's how you can identify when it's time for a career change.

Signs include: Constant stress or boredom, lack of growth opportunities, misalignment with personal values, dreading work daily, skills underutilized, industry decline, better options available, physical or mental health suffering, persistent unhappiness.

Identifying when it's time for a career change often stems from recognizing unfulfilled passion. Persistent dissatisfaction is a key indicator; if you feel unhappy and disengaged despite efforts to improve your situation, it may be time for a change. Lack of enthusiasm for daily tasks and a disconnect between your job and long-term goals suggest your passion is unmet. Feeling stagnant without opportunities for growth and finding your job an energy drain, leaving little time for activities you love, are strong signals. Reflecting on these signs helps you make a proactive decision to pursue a career that reignites your passion and aligns with your true interests.

When I started to feel more contraction in myself than expansion it was a signal that perhaps I was no longer doing something that matched the direction and experience I desired for my life.

That feeling of dread when you get up in the morning that you have to drag yourself to work. Total boredom, watching the seconds tick by , questioning career choices are also good inidicators.

Stagnation may feel like losing enthusiasm for your current job role, disengagement, losing connection with your work and does not feel challenging enough for one to think they are making a significant progress. All this may affect one's performance and contentment at workplace, encouraging them to explore new avenues and opportunities that offer stimulating environment and refuel one's passion at workplace.

Feeling stagnation can indeed be a sign it’s time to consider a new career, but it’s also worth exploring if there’s potential for growth within your current role or organization. Sometimes, a shift in perspective or responsibilities, or even seeking coaching or mentorship, can reignite your passion and open new pathways for development.

When your job starts to take a toll on your personal life, causing stress or preventing you from spending time with loved ones, it’s definitely worth reevaluating your career choice. However, before jumping to a new position, it might be beneficial to consider whether changes can be made within your current role to improve work-life balance. Sometimes, setting boundaries, negotiating flexible hours, or even discussing workload adjustments with your employer can make a significant difference. Additionally, exploring mindfulness and time management techniques can also help mitigate stress. Ultimately, finding a job that aligns with your lifestyle needs is crucial, but sometimes the solution is closer than we think.

I like the analogy of life being like juggling the rubber and glass balls. Health, Relationships, Social life are the balls made from glass. Work ball is from rubber. If you drop health, relationships balls, it breaks. You might have nothing to return to, whereas if you drop the work, it bounces back. We need to make sure we put attention to the areas of our lives that are the "glass balls".

Often we choose a career as a teenager figuring out which degree to do or direction to take entering the workforce. We are still kids at this point and there is a lot of growth that happens in adulthood. What matched who you were or thought you were at that point could be very different to who you see yourself as now and have grown into. As these get further apart you may feel the pull to move in a different, more aligned career direction.

And there is nothing wrong with that. We often carry the internalized feeling that this is not how it should be, but who says that? Change is normal. If something no longer works for you, figure out what would be the thing that would work for you now.

Other ways your psyche might deal with a career crisis can include hidden addictions such as food, alcohol, or even workaholism. Observe your unconscious behaviors to identify the early signs.

Currently I have a job that I love, not because of the industry, but because of the company’s culture. The way I found it, was being clear about what I wanted, I wrote it down, meditate about it, and I reject the first options that I had because they weren’t what I wanted. Saying NO to something is not align with you is crucial to find what does align with you.

A fish can never climb a tree. Consider your personal gifts and talents. Match those with the responsibilities of your career. You may be blessed with extraordinary traits, however they may not be the ones that are required in the field you are working so hard to move ahead in. Center yourself and be honest with where your True North lies.

Hoje em dia como Coach, tenho uma outra vis?o e entendimento sobre "identificar quando é hora de uma mudan?a de carreira". Você pode identificar isso quando sente uma falta persistente de satisfa??o e motiva??o no trabalho atual, quando percebe que seus valores, suas habilidades e interesses n?o est?o alinhados com os valores da empresa e das suas responsabilidades, ou quando o ambiente de trabalho se torna tóxico e impacta negativamente sua saúde mental e física. Perceber e analizar esses fatores pode, ser um grande indicativo que uma mudan?a de carreira é necessária.

Sometimes we try to intellectualize or rationalize emotions. We know we're not happy where we are in our current job or profession but we make justifications. The pay, the prestige, it's familiar, maybe we took our student loans, we feel too old, etc. It helps to write reflections, identify the facts, your emotions, and seek support to gain clarity. Something often overlooked as a great inner compass is the somatic aspect. Pay attention to your body and how it feels when you think or talk about your career. Does it tense up? Feel heavy? Your body will not lie and will raise little flags like getting sick often, feeling worn down, depleted. Take note. What do you really need? Your body, heart, and mind are providing feedback. Take note.