Recognising the signs that you need a career change isn't always straightforward. Most people experience occasional frustration at work, but when dissatisfaction becomes a regular feature of your working life, it may be time to consider whether your current role, employer or career still suits you ...
The right guidance can help you find a new direction and take the next step in your career.
The signs you need a career change often appear gradually. You might initially dismiss them as tiredness, stress, or simply having a bad week. However, when those feelings persist, they're worth exploring rather than ignoring. Here's my list of things to watch out for.
You're constantly running out of energy. Feeling exhausted after a particularly demanding day is normal. But if you're regularly drained before the working day even begins, something may be wrong. Work shouldn't consistently leave you with nothing in reserve.
Sunday evenings fill you with dread. The occasional Monday morning reluctance is understandable. However, if Sunday evenings are dominated by anxiety about returning to work, it's worth asking yourself what's causing those feelings.
You're only staying for the money. Financial security matters, and leaving a job without a plan isn't sensible. But if your salary is genuinely the only reason you're staying, you may have outgrown your role or lost your connection with what you do.
Your motivation has disappeared. Tasks you once enjoyed now feel like chores. You're doing what's required but rarely feel interested, challenged or enthusiastic. This can be a sign that your work no longer matches your ambitions.
Your confidence is slipping. Perhaps you're questioning your abilities, avoiding opportunities or feeling less capable than you once did. Sometimes the problem isn't your competence but an environment that no longer brings out your best.
Work is affecting your personal life. When workplace frustrations follow you home, affecting your mood, relationships or enjoyment of your free time, it's worth considering whether the situation is sustainable.
You no longer feel you belong. Organisations evolve, priorities change, and people develop different values. If you increasingly feel disconnected from your employer's culture or direction, the fit may no longer be right.
So what should you do next? Recognising these feelings doesn't mean you should immediately resign. Start by identifying what's making you unhappy. Could a conversation with your manager, a different role or new responsibilities improve things?
Understanding the signs you need a career change is the first step towards making an informed decision. Career coaching can help you explore your options and rebuild your confidence.
Together, we can identify a direction that better reflects who you are today.
If anything in my blog post resonates with you and you'd like some further help and advice with your career, then why not get in touch today? Call me on 07941 690391, visit my website at davecordle.co.uk to see ways I can help and support you, or connect with me on LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.
I began my professional life training as a cartographer with the Directorate of Overseas Surveys, a department of the British government. I made maps of places such as Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Sudan and the British Virgin Islands. It was a fascinating time, being involved in planning the flights for aerial photography, interpreting the photographs and eventually producing the plates for the different layers of the final map.
It was during my latter years as a cartographer and my career in computing that I undertook bigger mountaineering expeditions to the Andes, the Himalayas, the Tien Shan and the Caucasus. At that time I also held various leadership roles in scouting. I coached and trained young people successfully leading them to develop themselves and embrace new experiences. So that’s where my passion comes from to help young people learn the strategies for success that I share with my business and career clients.
My journey in personal professional development and coaching has been amazing, and will continue to be so: it’s why I’m here, it’s my big passion. It’s what has informed my vision and mission.
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