Have you been feeling tired, burnt out, and bored at your job recently? Maybe you’ve been thinking that it’s time to go down another path. Changing careers is a big deal and it’s not something for the faint of heart. 

You want to make sure that you are making the right decisions, after all, if you’re like most adults you have financial responsibilities. If you’re thinking about switching your careers, here are some of the main signs that you need to do this and how to do it smartly.

Lack of Passion

A lack of passion is one of the first signals that you may need to change your career and move in a new direction. While it’s unlikely that you will be jumping with joy and dancing to drums in your head when you get out of bed in the morning, some level of enthusiasm should be the order of the day. 

If you feel as if you are going to the gas chamber every morning this is not healthy. It’s a clear signal that something needs to change and your body is responding to that.

Your Skills Don’t Match Your Responsibility

If you’re starting to feel that there’s a mismatch between your skills and your job responsibilities then it may be time for you to shake things up and move in a new direction. You always want to make sure that your skills are being utilized in the best way possible.

If you find that you’re not growing and learning every day then maybe it’s time to move on. Being stagnant can eventually become extremely burdensome, and that feeling of overwhelm that you get in the morning is quite likely to give you a raging headache and other physical symptoms. Hating your job can make you sick.

Industry Changes

Changes are inevitable in any industry so it doesn’t make sense for you to put on your track shoes and run from one industry to another just because there are changes involved. However, if you find that there are emerging trends that are increasingly beyond what you think you can manage or where you want to take your career, it may be time for a change. 

It’s okay to make drastic changes. For example, you can go from working in the corporate world to deciding that you want to look into becoming an electrician.

Either you can switch to a field that is closely related to the one that you are in or go into a completely new direction. It’s up to you.

Make the Change Successfully

With everything you’ve heard you will want to know how you can make the change successfully. Thankfully there are things you can do.

Do a self-assessment. Don’t hold anything back and be honest with yourself. Look at your skills, your interests, and your long-term goals to make the right choice. It’s the only way to make sure you get into a career that puts a big smile on your face every day.