CAREER CHAOS ISN'T EASY, BUT IT'S WORTH IT!

Making changes under pressure usually results in the wrong decisions. Who can think clearly if you've just lost your job? However, if you have the financial resources and peace of mind, then, by all means, take the time following layoff or termination to carefully explore the changes you want to make in your next career move.

"Change Isn't As Easy As It Sounds" (Kansas City Star, 12-31-06) addresses the dilemma of how much change one should undertake in finding a new job after layoff or termination. It makes for an interesting read, but fails to tell the stories of those who did make radical career changes successfully.

As a career coach, my files are filled with those success stories. It is possible to make radical career changes that result in your increased happiness and overall job satisfaction. It's up to you to decide when you are ready to change instead of just looking for a job that pays you for doing the same old thing.