Changing Companies VS Changing Careers

Changing your job is usually about going to work for another employer or being transferred to another department of the same company. Still, when we talk about a career change, we refer to radical changes that will take place and may cause chaos at the beginning. In any case, a decision like that indicates that you miss something from your current position and are willing to take some risks rather than satisfy your well-being. Before rushing into thoughtless moves, consider whether it is the company’s fault or you who needs a change. Let’s see the difference in each situation and how decisions are being formed.

1. The advantages of changing a job
   Moving to another company may result from bad communication in the current workplace. However, it can also indicate you are an ambitious individual who will struggle to reach the top. It is also a sign that no matter which industry you are involved in, you will do what it takes to find the perfect opportunity. A career chaser is usually highly valued since it is, most of the time, a personality willing to commit deeply and meaningfully.
   HR Departments are happy when they see rich resumes and see people who take risks and dare for the best. No one implies that you should change jobs every month. Yet, three years in a company are enough if no big promotions or raises in the salary have been made. So changing companies is good up to a certain point for your prestige, and it also allows you to evolve and become truly better in what you do.
2. Age as a criterion
   Consider the scenario where someone is at the age of 50 and suddenly realizes they are not happy with their occupation. Perhaps your question is, ”How is this even possible?” The truth is that the majority of people are usually distracted by many things when they are young, one of which is the creation of a family. By the time they are 40, they have been married and have their kids. Another ten years will pass until they gain confidence in their family situation. After they solve these issues, they become more concentrated on themselves, which is when the idea of changing their occupation will strike them.
   It is not pessimistic to consider that it is maybe too late for a radical change; it is a realistic mindset that your brain uses to protect you. In this case, it may be better to change your job if the existing company doesn’t meet your personal goals for the time being rather than making a huge turn and starting over from scratch again. The choice is yours, but one has to admit it is a crucial criterion that they should consider.
3. Exploring the salary expectations
   Often people are unhappy with the money they gain each month and want to change their condition for the best. Going to another company could be a solution for some people. Even if you don’t change companies, being selected for a job with a higher salary will allow you to claim a rise in the current position. However, if you are thinking of completely changing your career, keep in mind that it will take some time until you can get the same money. You must start low and be patient until you evolve as a professional. Unless you are thinking of starting your own business -which will again demand some time until you see the profits coming into your bank account- changing a career will not be as profitable.
4. Reasons that require changes
   To have a better understanding of the things you are eager to do in the future, you should start by listing the reasons you want to leave your current job. It is not uncommon to believe that the reason you want to stop doing what you do is that you are not passionate about it, while the true factors that make you unhappy have to do with the relationships you have with your colleagues or the fact that your skills are not appreciated as they should. So, before changing a career, it is wise to identify your intentions.

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