Going back to work this week after having a long Christmas break can be a stark reminder for many of us that we really don’t like the job we are doing, are not earning enough money or just can’t stand the sight of our boss.
If that sounds like you, this time of the year is a great time to actually do something about it.
Don’t sit and fester and lose hope – simple steps will help you get closer to achieving your ultimate goal – doing nothing brings you no closer to changing your circumstances, so you really don’t have anything to lose.
1. Recruiters start advertising job roles with a passion in January, so smarten up your CV and start telling all the best recruiters in your field that you’re looking for a new job. Sign up to as many jobs boards as you can, and use social networking sites like Twitter and LinkedIn to look for your next job move.
2. Retrain – it really isn’t worthwhile staying in an industry or job you’ve lost the passion for. If you don’t start to get depressed and lose confidence in your ability to work, and as a person who has the skills and knowledge worth having, you’ll end up staying in a dead-end job and regretting it in years to come. Juggling children and family commitments can be hard enough without adding studying a course in the mix, but it is worth it if it will get you to where you need to be – and it’s only for a short time in your life…think of all the years you have to work until you retire.
3. Start looking for business opportunities and ways to earn money flexibly. The basic package in the Mothers Who Work Club costs just £1 a year and it will give you access to:
– Work from him opportunities
– Business opportunities
– Franchise opportunities
Join the highest membership package of £5/month (can be cancelled at any time), and you.l get access to the above, plus access to video tutorials and guides that will help you set up your own online business. Can you afford not to join?
Whatever your situation, you must have a plan – without one, you may find yourself in exactly the same position this time next year, and maybe even the years after that…fail to plan, and your planning to fail.