How to know if it’s time to change careers | The Way We Work, a TED series

Quitting your job can be scary, but sometimes it's the best thing you can do for your career, says entrepreneur Chieh Huang. He shares how to know when it’s time to move on -- and what can you do to prepare.

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[charleshurstreinvention]

Usually it is fear that keeps people in a job they hate. This is my weekly topic for my own subscribers. Career. One thing that can really bring a person into depression is 40 hours a week of hating their job. The job is literally almost half of the waking life. The problem many people have is that they have a craving for security. The person will tolerate being unhappy if that is their normality. People would rather have secure bitterness than the fear of stepping off the cliff. The fact is that you can change your career anytime. At 40 or 50. I once knew a car salesman of 30 years who did really well but started to hate his job--so became a nurse at 57. He is now a travel contractor. His friends told him he would be 57 by the time he got licensed as an RN. He told them he would be 57 anyway. So he will now spend the next ten years doing something he likes instead of something he hates. But you have to decide if it is life on the sea you hate or just that ship you're traveling on. In other words--do you hate your trade or just the company you're at? But whatever you aren't happy with you must change and continue to advance yourself. Hope this helps someone---Charles.

[duncanmaclennan]

LOVE this new format from TED.
Feels much more current

[bipclaire]

You do not have to start from the bottom. 50-60% of skills are transferable and you can play to your strength to take that to the next organization and role that you want to work in. Many times what you do at work and salary are negotiable as well. So the key is really to understand who you are and what you want.

[DigitalDiego]

This was excellent! That's how I went from graduating medical school to releasing music on Spotify. I'm sooo happy I decided to follow my gut!

[roxana]

Some people love their jobs, but they have the feeling they could do something bigger and don't know what. This is what happened to me and to other people I met on the way. I decided to spend several years in a job I liked more or less, to prepare the "completely scary leap" you are talking about. I don't regret it at all ! Because that scary leap became a well prepared leap, with a clear action plan. Thank you for this video

[kiransays]

"The only way to do great work is to LOVE what you do" -Steve Jobs.
This has helped my a great deal in my journey. I hope all y'all have an amazing blessed day♡

[tidyarea]

This appears in my timeline just right when I decided to quit my current job. What, youtube can read my mind now?

[Jean]

Undecided? Consider these 3 things
1. Are you still learning?
2. Trust your gut.
3. Short-term pain shouldn't be a factor

If you're decided, do this immediately:
1. Network, meet as many people as you can
2. Figure out your finances
3. Learn to side hustle (part time, volunteer, intern)

Do now:
1. Do not burn Bridges!
2. Remember what you've learned
3. It's normal to freak out at your new job

[wuddafxuppp]

I knew it was time when I got a great paying job, good boss, nice office.... and I still wanted to quit within my first week.

[peppybalentine]

Thanks for sharing your experience and advice! Those are really good points to take into consideration!

[jmoo]

Ive been at my job for 13yrs! And finally got into maintenance the last 4yrs i learned so many things in 4yrs that i can take into my new job! im nervous and excited for the new opportunity! To what i really wanted to do after highschool which is to be a electrican!

[zephyrbalance]

That's got to be the best video I've watched on this topic, ever! Thank you!

[jodystrickland]

I feel terrible for getting a degree in a major I didn't love. I feel like I'm stuck now bc I work 12hrs 5 to 6 days a week and don't wanna take a drop in pay to return to school

[zeexiong]

Thank you brother for your advice and word of wisdom! I am leaving my job of 5 years and going into an entry level position at the end of this month. I’m so nervous and scared. This video was very encouraging! Thank you again

[devibalachandran]

This has been the most helpful guide on career change I have watched so far. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[Xaider]

Burning bridges? I didn't even bother to create a bridge. LOL

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[jennifer]

I been on my job going on 21 years I’m ready for a change

[zenzen]

currently in career transition and youtube recommend this, good job technology

[pavelow]

#2 2:38. " shore up your finances" bingo, that's the key to the whole damn thing. I harken it to being unemployed, and all the freedom that contains, but being able to afford food and appreciating shelter.