How do we find our next direction? What career or job should we be looking for? If the answers were clear and easy, we wouldn't be struggling.
I believe that there could be many jobs that would be a good fit for many different reasons. This can be an unsettling answer for those who want a straight answer.
Experimenting with a new job can seem risky. What if you don't like the decision you made? What if it wasn't a good fit. Just like trying on a pair of shoes, you find a new pair. Yet, this sounds trite. You can't just toss aside a job that took months to find and secure...can you?
There was a very interesting article with accompanying video in the NY Times. It explores a woman's test drive of three different career counselors. The outcome...varied.
There are thousands of career counselors out there helping people discover what or who they should be when they grow up. But back to my initial belief, there is probably more than one right answer. If you are interested in reading the perspectives of many talented career professionals, read this blog: Career Collective.
Who says we can't do more than one thing at the same time? Part this, part that? It is called a Portfolio career and the blend of different types of jobs might be the solution. It certainly offers the potential to be a wise strategy for managing your career as well. Want to know more about Portfolio careers, you can read Portfolio Careers blog.
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