What Is Right For You?
Okay so you know you do want to change career but don’t know what to do. Something completely different? Or a job that utilises your previous skills and knowledge?
To determine this it is best to clarify why you want to change career. Push yourself on this and be honest. Put a tick in the boxes below that are relevant to you:
| I want to earn more money. | ||
| I want to work more sociable hours. | ||
| I want a new challenge in life. | ||
| I would like to be more challenged at work. | ||
| I want to improve my health. | ||
| I want to do something more fulfilling and rewarding. | ||
| I would like to move location. | ||
| I want more free time. | ||
| I would like to work in different surroundings or working environment. | ||
| I would like to be my own boss. | ||
| I would like to work for better management. | ||
| I would like to reduce my work related stress. | ||
| I want a better lifestyle. | ||
| I would like to have more job security and stability. | ||
| I would like to better myself. |
How many boxes have you ticked? More than 1? More than 3? More than 6? If it’s more than 2 then maybe it’s time to make a change.
You have now identified the reasons why you want to change career, now you have to see which industries can fulfil your wants and goals.
Summary: Identify why you want to change career, and then find an industry that can meet your requirements.
Now read the next section - Where Is The Shortage?
A 27 year old former business owner. He is now a full-time electrician. 
This 31 year old former postman, is now a full-time plumber.
At 49 she decided she had enough of Computers and is now running her own plumbing business.
