You know it’s time for a job when…

It’s Monday morning and for most of us that means it’s back to work. For some it could be a time of great anticipation where you actually do look forward to the challenges waiting for you this week. Yet for 45% of Americans this could mean a time of emotional torture and pain. Yet how do you know when it’s time to go? How do you know when it’s time to dust off the digital dust from your resume? Here’s a brief list I compiled as proof that’s it is time to go.

You know it’s time to go when…

• Complaints and criticisms of everyone except those in the boss’ little group are the norm.

• Your boss constantly seeks the praise, recognition and rewards for himself.

• Your home based business is taking up all your time and energy and you still WANT to do it ALL the time.

• You lose focus or daydream constantly while doing repetitive tasks at work.

• Monday morning rolls around and your stomach’s so tight you could feel it in your throat.

• Hatred and anger has the same level of oxygen concentration in the atmosphere.

Can you think of any others?

If you are experiencing any of these situations, here are some things you need to start doing right away to avoid a nervous break down. Okay, maybe not a breakdown but at least preserve some sanity and balance in your life.

Your new career should give you the freedom to operate in areas of your Strength. What is your Strength?

In Made to Count, Strength is defined as “when we do almost effortlessly what seems to be challenging to those around us.” Bob Reccord & Randy Singer

Your strength is a unique mix of your skills, talent and knowledge. It is what makes you special. The thing you do so easily that others love about you and you view as “ordinary”. What’s my formula for job satisfaction? Choose an 80-15-5 Career.

80% – of the time you are using your strengths.
15% – of the time you have opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop existing skills not only in your area of interest or expertise but in others as well.
5% – of the time you use your weaknesses.

I know the Positive Psychology movement would have you maximize your strengths to get promoted, stay employable and enjoy a fulfilling life. But here’s a tip from my weight room. While doing squats I wanted to increase the weight on my barbell. However, increasing it meant I struggled to lift it over my head and onto my shoulders. My instructor told me I was limited by the weight I can safely lift over my head. The solution: wear a weighted vest equivalent to the amount you wanted to add to the barbell. How does this advice translate into job satisfaction and career transition?Your strengths are limited by areas of weakness. Better to improve in all areas but spend most of your time developing your strengths. Actually a strength taken to an extreme can become a weakness as well. Think: strong work ethic becomes workaholic. To be effective at your new career adopt a balanced approach to developing your weakness and maximizing your strengths.

Plot a career transition course today if you are dreading Monday mornings. My 7 Steps to Reinvention System could be just the thing you need to launch your new career today. Email me to learn more.