"I really dislike my job! But, the money is not bad."
"I think I could do a lot more meaningful work. But, I've been here eight years, and it's pretty secure."
"I'd like to try something different. But, what if I fail?"
OK, it's time to get off your BUTs.
Are you one of those people who has lots of "yes, buts" to explain why you're still in work that doesn't fit you, doesn't pay well, doesn't earn you the respect you deserve? Or, does it explain why you haven't found work since you got laid off?
Yes, but I have a decent salary... Yes, but the benefits aren't bad... Yes, but my co-workers are nice... Yes, but the commute isn't too long... Yes, but I'm comfortable in this work... Yes, but I don't know what else I could do.
If those but's are compelling enough, then maybe you should stay put. However, if you really want to effect a change in your job, and in your life, don't let the excuses get in the way.
In your job search, getting off your buts, and off your butts, can pay huge dividends. It is easy to fall into a "comfort zone" for doing job-search work, choosing the simple, passive job-search activities such as responding to Internet job postings and sending out hundreds of electronic resumes.
If you resist more pro-active strategies such as those needed for getting into the hidden job market, using newer techniques involving social networking, revamping a resume or learning how to showcase strengths when interviewing.
A "yes, but...this is how I've always done job search work" typically leads to discouragement and blaming yourself and/or the current job market for the inability to get interviews or a job. "Yes, buts" are powerful tools to help you spin your wheels.
Remember, if you continue to do what you've always done, you'll continue to get what you've always gotten. Take a risk, get outside your comfort zone, go guerrilla in your search.
Research new ideas, new techniques, new ways to stand out, new methods of networking. If you're not sure how, do your research, or ask us a specific question. We'll reply.
NOTE: McCrabby has been away from the blog for a bit, during a physical move to new office and home locations. Still finalizing some things in that move, but we hope to be writing more again soon. You can read about the move in previous posts.
"I think I could do a lot more meaningful work. But, I've been here eight years, and it's pretty secure.""I'd like to try something different. But, what if I fail?"
OK, it's time to get off your BUTs.
Are you one of those people who has lots of "yes, buts" to explain why you're still in work that doesn't fit you, doesn't pay well, doesn't earn you the respect you deserve? Or, does it explain why you haven't found work since you got laid off?
Yes, but I have a decent salary... Yes, but the benefits aren't bad... Yes, but my co-workers are nice... Yes, but the commute isn't too long... Yes, but I'm comfortable in this work... Yes, but I don't know what else I could do.
If those but's are compelling enough, then maybe you should stay put. However, if you really want to effect a change in your job, and in your life, don't let the excuses get in the way.
In your job search, getting off your buts, and off your butts, can pay huge dividends. It is easy to fall into a "comfort zone" for doing job-search work, choosing the simple, passive job-search activities such as responding to Internet job postings and sending out hundreds of electronic resumes.
If you resist more pro-active strategies such as those needed for getting into the hidden job market, using newer techniques involving social networking, revamping a resume or learning how to showcase strengths when interviewing.
A "yes, but...this is how I've always done job search work" typically leads to discouragement and blaming yourself and/or the current job market for the inability to get interviews or a job. "Yes, buts" are powerful tools to help you spin your wheels.
Remember, if you continue to do what you've always done, you'll continue to get what you've always gotten. Take a risk, get outside your comfort zone, go guerrilla in your search.
Research new ideas, new techniques, new ways to stand out, new methods of networking. If you're not sure how, do your research, or ask us a specific question. We'll reply.
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NOTE: McCrabby has been away from the blog for a bit, during a physical move to new office and home locations. Still finalizing some things in that move, but we hope to be writing more again soon. You can read about the move in previous posts.