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You've probably just typed in some variation on "dream career" into your Google browser and you're likely wondering, what jobs are out there? And how can I figure out a dream career for myself?
If you've reached this page, give yourself a pat on the back for proactively seeking answers on how to find your dream career.
There was a concerning report from Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada of a report by Statistics Canada that the nonprofit sector has had job losses at 1.4 times the rate as the for profit sector. With such high job losses in the sector, what do you recommend people who have just lost their jobs do first?
If you’ve been laid off, the first thing you need to know is that you don’t have to sign your release form right away. You can negotiate the amount of severance you receive and make sure that it’s in line with how long you were at your job.
It’s no secret that the job search process can be easier for extroverts, especially when it comes to the interview component. Extroverts are generally energized by social interaction, and tend to display enthusiasm and assertiveness. These traits can make it easier for extroverts to effectively express themselves and highlight their competencies confidently.
If you’re an introvert, you might find this discouraging.
In these turbulent times, you find yourself with a steady job. You’re working remotely and are still as busy as ever. Your organization or company is needed right now, so there’s nothing that threatens your job security. So why is it that you aren’t feeling lucky?
Over the last week I had the pleasure of attending a 5-day virtual livestream event by Tony Robbins.
Like any other public figure or leader, he has faced his share of criticism. But, because he manages 12 companies, has a long-standing happy marriage, a net-worth of $500M, has authored more than 8 books and is physically fit at the age of 60 – I’m happy to set aside any criticism of him in order to learn anything I can from what he’s been able to accomplish.
I wanted to share with you the most valuable thing I learned last week. Tony teaches that the problem is not the problem.
When information starts to appear on Instagram, you can say that it’s becoming ubiquitous in our culture. Posts and articles about trauma as well as the term “trauma-informed” are popping up frequently. But despite this, I don’t think these terms come up in workplaces – and I believe they should.
76% of Canadians report having experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime. This means that the majority of Canadians could be living with the aftereffects of trauma. And these aftereffects can have a huge impact on an individual’s ability to be effective, productive, and successful at work.
When you fall out of love with your job, the central question that plagues you is usually– should I quit my job? Regardless of whether you’ve been dreading Mondays because you’re bored, or feeling absolutely overwhelmed, this question can take over your mind.
The problem with this question though, is that it’s too big. There rarely exists a simple answer. So how do you decide: should you stay or should you go?
One of the benefits of working for myself has been the opportunity to join co-working communities. Ironic, I know.
It’s funny to say that the benefit of working for yourself is that you can find places to work with people. But I didn’t become an entrepreneur in order to get away from people. It was a side effect.
I find that the energy of a co-working space is really inspiring because everyone chooses to be there each day. And whether you pay a membership, or a drop-in fee, you’re not inclined to waste any of that time browsing Instagram.
True to form, I was pretty optimistic at the start of the quarantine. I thought – I work from home, I’m no stranger to hanging out virtually, I have easy access to nature – I’ll be fine. I’ll just take things one day at a time and not focus on when all of this will end. And I did. I took things one day at a time. I got into the habit of walking and riding my bike every day. I set up Zoom drinks with friends. I even went on a few virtual dates. I was doing really well.
But at the start of May, I was Zoomed out.
What does it feel like to lose your job?
You experience shame. You wonder – why did this happen to me and not someone else? What did I do wrong or fail to do?
You lose your sense of security and protection. All of a sudden, you don’t have the ability to sustain yourself financially and provide for your basic needs.
You experience grief. The grief that is created by the void of a daily routine and connections with everyone at your work.
A funny thing started to happen after my friends and I turned 30. In varying degrees, we started to question our career paths. There were different catalysts for each of us. One of my friends realized that her job didn’t allow her to make a meaningful impact. Another friend felt as though she wasn’t being challenged intellectually and progressing in her role. Personally, I had a passion on the backburner that I wanted to invest more time in.