Top Reasons People Decide to Change/Switch Careers
1: Wrong Career From the Start
Many people get pushed -- or simply fall -- into a career path. In some cases a parent or family member convinces a child into a career -- or the child simply wants to be like the parent. In other cases out of economic necessity or other forces a person falls into a career to earn a living. In all these cases the person soon realizes that the work is not fulfilling -- and that the career is just not the one for him/her -- and begins process of finding a new career.
2: Career Interests/Passion Evolves/Work Becomes Boring
Many people start in a career they like/love but somewhere along the line -- as they mature and evolve as adults -- they realize that the work they do no longer interests them much and they seek new career challenges.In these cases it is sometimes an outside interest -- from volunteering or a hobby -- that make the person realize that his/her passion lies outside the current career.
3: Career Burnout
One of the most dangerous conditions -- and the most important reason for switching careers -- is career burnout in which people have to drag themselves to work every day... living for the weekends. Note: career burnout is different than simply hating your job or your boss. In these cases the strain can become too much affecting mental and physical health and well-being. In these cases career-change is a mandate not an option.
4: Changes in Technology Force Move
Entire career fields disappear or morph into something new as technology changes/advances often forcing workers to make the decision to consider changing careers. In these cases when technology forces you to consider changing careers it's important to decide whether you want to move with the technology or make a change in a new direction.
5: Changes in Personal Situation Propel Switch
Some people change careers because of a major event in their personal lives -- such as getting married or having a child -- when some workers seek additional income job security less travel. In these cases it is still important -- regardless of the personal situation -- to change careers into a field for which you have an interest passion... and not just for financial reasons.