Recently, I read a Gallup survey stating that 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work. That’s a huge number of people in the world who aren’t engaged at their jobs.
What about you? Are you engaged at your work? If not, here are some signs it’s time to consider making a career change.
1. Your current career does not allow you to focus on your priorities
What truly matters to you? What do you really want to accomplish in your life? How do you want to spend your time? It’s absolutely crucial to consider what your priorities are and build a life that allows you to focus on what matters most to you.
As a doctor of physical therapy, I see people every day who have had their lives change drastically in the blink of an eye. From traumatic brain injuries, to strokes, to motor vehicle accidents… these people’s lives have been forever changed instantly. I’ve had many wonderful patients, men and women, weep as they tell me about how they have saved their big dreams for retirement and now they’ll never get to live those dreams. Taking care of these patients on a regular basis has reminded me of the importance of focusing my life on what matters most right now.
Saving your biggest dreams for retirement is a risky move. If your current career path doesn’t allow you to focus your life on what truly matters to you, it’s time to seriously consider making a career change.
2. You want to make a different impact in the world than your job allows
You are here to make a mark on the world. What will your mark be? Thinking about the impact you want to make can help guide your career choice. If there’s a specific difference you want to make with the work you do, consider which career path will enable you to maximize your impact. While you can make a difference in the world in most jobs just by being who you are and shining bright, some career paths will give you an avenue to fight for an important cause, or have a certain influence.
3. Every Friday, you wildly exclaim, “TGIF!”
Fridays are great, but it’s possible to have a job where almost every day is just as wonderful as Friday. It’s truly possible to do work you love so much, that you actually look forward to Mondays. While weekends are fun, if you’re the one in the office every single week excitedly proclaiming the arrival of the weekend, you might want to think about building a career you like better than your current one.
4. You’re envious of people in other careers
Pay attention to how you feel when other people talk about their jobs. If you are envious of other people’s careers, pinpoint what you’re jealous about. Is it their work hours, or their specific work duties? Is it the company they work for? Is it their lifestyle? If you find yourself thinking, “must be nice…” when people talk about their jobs, it might be time for you to consider switching jobs.
5. You’re feeling restless
Perhaps you’ve enjoyed your job for many years, and you appreciate the wonderful career you’ve had, but now you’d love to try something new. Pay attention to that restless feeling. Is there something tugging at your heart that you’d love to try? Life is short, and if you’re feeling stir crazy, you may want to consider exploring other careers.
If you’re feeling restless and not sure which career path to take next, start learning about subjects that interest you. Dive deeper into subjects you’re excited about. Start taking action, because clarity comes from taking action. Sign up for a community education class that entices you, or learn a new skill you’ve always wanted to learn.
Another way to deal with feeling restless is to consider how you could add value in your current career field while changing your job duties. Could you specialize in something you like at your current job? Could you start your own business? Could you coordinate a meaningful project at work?
We spend many hours of our lives at work. It’s important that our work is meaningful to us, and allows us to shine. If your current job doesn’t allow you to be the best version of you, it’s time to consider making a switch.
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