The Winds of Change

The Winds of Change How do we find our next direction? What career or job should we be looking for? If the answers were clear and easy, we wouldnt 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 dont like the decision you made? What if it wasnt a good fit. Just like trying on a pair of shoes, you find a new pair. Yet, this sounds trite. You cant just toss aside a job that took months to find and securecan you? There was a very interesting article with accompanying videoin the NY Times. It explores a womans test drive of three different career counselors. The outcomevaried. 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 cant 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.